Anyone collect sutler tokens?

OnTheHunt

I'm looking for reference material. Thanks for any help.

Steve

cwt

There's a copy of Dave Schenkman's book on Sutler tokens currently on ebay...

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MrEureka

Not my field, but I see two copies of Schenkman's book on Sutlers for sale here.

OnTheHunt

Thanks folks, Schenkman's is on my list. Any others? I'm looking more for a history of the vocation.

Steve

RedTiger

A few years ago, I got to see a batch of Sutler tokens at a meeting of the Civil War Token Society. If you can make it to an ANA show, I believe they have meetings there and some of the other bigger shows. If you haven't joined, it might be worth a look.

RedTiger

<< <i>Thanks folks, Schenkman's is on my list. Any others? I'm looking more for a history of the vocation.

Steve >>



I met a real live "Sutler," a modern day one. She sets up at Civil War reenactment get togethers and sells provisions and souvenirs. I don't know any off hand, but with a bit of digging I'm sure you can find a wealth of written material about Sutlers, because the Civil War is the most popular all time topic for books. Original material, in the form of Sutler ledgers and journals are likely available, as well as historical accounts.

General Grant's feelings are well known--he saw Sutlers as the lowest of the low, ripping off the soldiers, often charging $1 for each piece of paper for letters home, and another $1 for an envelope, when that was more than a day's wage.

OnTheHunt

<< <i>A few years ago, I got to see a batch of Sutler tokens at a meeting of the Civil War Token Society. If you can make it to an ANA show, I believe they have meetings there and some of the other bigger shows. If you haven't joined, it might be worth a look. >>



Thanks, I just joined the CWTS and have ordered their back issues. I'll be in Chicago the last 2 days of the ANA and will scout around. I'll make a point of introducing myself to Mr. Hayden. The field doesn't seem to be well trod yet, so it interests me.

Steve

OnTheHunt

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<< <i>Thanks folks, Schenkman's is on my list. Any others? I'm looking more for a history of the vocation.

Steve >>



I met a real live "Sutler," a modern day one. She sets up at Civil War reenactment get togethers and sells provisions and souvenirs. I don't know any off hand, but with a bit of digging I'm sure you can find a wealth of written material about Sutlers, because the Civil War is the most popular all time topic for books. Original material, in the form of Sutler ledgers and journals are likely available, as well as historical accounts.

General Grant's feelings are well known--he saw Sutlers as the lowest of the low, ripping off the soldiers, often charging $1 for each piece of paper for letters home, and another $1 for an envelope, when that was more than a day's wage. >>



Thanks for that - I hope to learn more about them.

Steve