Originally Posted by JenniePenny
Originally Posted by pab58
Another reason why the fabric was scarce and was selling for up to $25 per yard is due to the fact that there was a blockade on southern ports so no cotton could go out, and, therefore, no fabric could come in. ;)
Yes indeeed. Plus the Union troops were known to destroy the southern cotton plantations by fire when marching through.
And when Sherman was marching and burning his way across the South, cotton warehouses were often burned by southerners just so the Yankees couldn't get it. :|
:lol: :lol: Sorry! It's just that studying about the CW is a passion of mine!! :lol: :lol: :lol: