A new book will soon be published that gives information on the Equipage, clothing, and arms the Confederacy was able to procure to fight the industrial might of the North.

Entrepot: Government Imports into the Confederate States by C. L. Webster III
http://www.amazon.com/Entrepot-Government-Imports-Confederate-States/dp/1889020370/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253550198&sr=1-1

I know Lon has spent years looking into the documentation of imports that came from abroad, and to give us a detailed view of the Confederate Supply system. Lon has years of WBTS Living History & Reenacting to back up his interest. His attention to detail, and knowing what questions to ask, and where to get answers, will make this book a great addition to a lot of personal libraries.
Be sure to read the Editorial Review!

Kevin Dally