Additionally increased were the deductions for the masse de linge et chaussure, the regimental investment to pay money for a soldier’s uniform as well as his footwear. NCOs contributed 16 deniers a day to the masse, corporals and men that are enlisted as much.
That suggested extra stoppages of 2 livres for the sergeant and 1 livre for every single hussar, fusilier, grenadier, or chasseur, making a fusilier or chasseur with 7 livres [...]