"Provisions Bread, meat, and coffee were the staples of the diet, with beans, rice, or dried vegetables added occasionally. During active campaigning, however, the soldier got little more than the staples unless he foraged. ""Hardtack"" was the bread issued most frequently. The meat, called ""salt horse,"" was salted or pickled beef and pork.Coffee was a staple in the army and was nearly always in good supply.Homespun"" tobacco could either be chewed or cut into small pieces and smoked in a pipe."
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