“Never mind measuring the trousers; if they're too long you can have 'em cut off.
“The shirts and drawers will fit anybody; they're made that way.
“You wear No. 6 boots, but you'll get so much drill your feet'll swell so these No. 8's will be just the fit.
“This is your bed blanket; don't get it mixed with your horse blanket.
“I'll let you have my canteen and break in the new one; mine's been used a little and got jammed a bit, but that don't hurt it.
“This is your haversack; take my advice and always keep it full.
“This white piece of canvas is your shelter tent; it is warranted to shelter you from the rain if you pitch it inside a house that has a good roof on it.
“These stockings are rights and lefts.
“Here's your blouse. We're out of the small numbers, but it is to be worn on fatigue and at stables, so it's better to have plenty of room in your blouse.
“You will get white gloves at the sutler's store if you've got the money to settle. He'll let you have sand paper, blacking, brushes, and other cleaning materials on the same terms.