Navy’s Bureau of Provisions and Clothing reported a newspaper notice announcing an important discovery exhibited by Peyrusset, Moller & Co., of Paris at the 1851 meeting of the Horticultural Society in London. The unpopular ration was a reflection of the modernisation of warfare and the attempts by the Union Army to ensure the enlisted man’s preservation of health in an extensive, efficient, and inexpensive manner. Few enjoyed the substitute, many despised it. It came dried in cakes, blocks and sheets, swelled to an astounding size when boiled, and gave a dubious impression that led to curiosity towards its contents. One supplement, “furnished in lieu of potatoes, rice and peas or beans”, particularly perplexed them. Courtesy of the Library of Congressįederal soldiers often mused over the origins of the rations issued to them. Soldiers preparing supper at the cookhouse. Today we are pleased to welcome back guest author James Brookes.
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