Carol, Good thoughts, I thank you. In regards to how my unit feels about it? The Associators have, as of the end of October, officially disbanded. Long...
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ddbaughsurfer@...
bgh_dn
Nov 11, 2012 6:10 pm
list i want to say thank you to all veterans of all branchs of service in the United States military . i honor and thank you for serving...
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BDodgeWeaver@...
bdodgeweaver
Nov 12, 2012 12:24 am
Dear Walter: I am the corporate sect'y for The German Regiment, Inc. (the formal name of the corporation that portrays the unit.) As to the First...
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John Koopman III
abishai_forhire
Nov 12, 2012 4:58 pm
Bob, Much appreciated. John...
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Todd Post
secondvaregt
Nov 12, 2012 5:04 pm
Please excuse the "futuristic" posting, but since I'm seeing more and more Revolutionary War folk at War of 1812 events, I thought I would make a one time post...
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christian klemp
cklemp100
Nov 12, 2012 6:27 pm
Gentlemen, There is a Fine Company of artificers that has emerged this last season. Oaks Company of Artificers Comprised of Dana Osterman and Jim...
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Jack Gardner
jwgneg
Nov 12, 2012 6:51 pm
According to many interpreters, America was exhausted and France bankrupt by 1781. Washington and Rochambeau saw victory in 1781 as their last, desperate ...
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DelRev225th@...
Nov 12, 2012 10:11 pm
Thank you, Jack! We always enjoy reading the books you suggest. Ralph Burdick is currently reading the Chavez book and enjoying it very much. Our Dec 1 speaker...
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bvogler
bvogler2003
Nov 13, 2012 1:23 am
... happens if we didn't get off Long Island? Greene vs. Cornwallis in the Carolinas? Yorktown? How about the siege of Gibraltar, the Caribbean and Bernardo de...
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Sgt42RHR@...
sgt42rhr
Nov 13, 2012 2:14 am
For a succinct account read the RevWar section of Barbara Tuchman's March of Folly. The best encapsulation of the war I've seen. J~ John M. Johnston There is...
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TOM QUINN
revwartom
Nov 13, 2012 12:42 pm
I would like to add to my original question that I am not an artisan. I do not possess any particular skill. As I mentioned I can make a plausible primitive...
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Michael Grillo
michaeljtgrillo
Nov 13, 2012 4:19 pm
Sir, Might I suggest a displaced refugee following the army? Doesn't matter which side, both armies of the revolution had them. A simple gentleman's...
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TOM QUINN
revwartom
Nov 14, 2012 12:19 pm
I think I would want to do more than walk around talking about how I was displaced. There would be little educational value to the public if I didn't have...
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Sgt42RHR@...
sgt42rhr
Nov 14, 2012 12:50 pm
Mr. Quinn, I found this site to be of inestimable value in developing my civilian persona. Peruse the document listed related to the Civil Branches--very ...
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GobbelyG
imacnotpc
Nov 14, 2012 2:18 pm
Looking for a 1756 Pattern Long Land, made from Rifle Shop parts. Anyone got one to sell? Scott...
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TOM QUINN
revwartom
Nov 14, 2012 8:33 pm
Thanks John, I have the book, but I need to re read it. I shall use the site. One of the main reasons I raised the question was as you said, the umbrellas...
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donhagist
Nov 14, 2012 9:09 pm
... Regarding the statement above: The Brigade of the American Revolution has a specific category of membership for people who do civilian impressions called,...
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aquazoo@...
carolkocian
Nov 14, 2012 10:17 pm
... Doing something will attract attention more than just talking about it. But once you reach a certain level of audience (whether visitors or other ...
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TOM QUINN
revwartom
Nov 14, 2012 11:31 pm
Actually Don, that is the way I am leaning. I can make a small cart and I am thinking of offering maybe some fresh greens and assorted other useful things. T....
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BDodgeWeaver@...
bdodgeweaver
Nov 15, 2012 2:43 am
... Dear Tom: I think that sounds great. FYI, during the Valley Forge winter there was a farmer's market near camp; for a lead on how they were regulated,...
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C.T. Oakes
clessontoakes
Nov 15, 2012 2:26 pm
Good day, One of the civilian impressions I have seen that attracted a lot of the public but also provided a service to other rein-actors was a guy with a...
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Richard Patterson
wildmanwillett
Nov 15, 2012 3:56 pm
Here's an article in today's Star Ledger that many of you will find interesting. Some gentleman is tracing the route of the "Retreat to Victory" and tweeting...
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James Smith
adg1924
Nov 15, 2012 4:25 pm
Good day gentlemen, I had some trouble with the link so this one should work: ...
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donhagist
Nov 15, 2012 6:57 pm
The on-line American Archives ( http://dig.lib.niu.edu/amarch/advanced.html ) is a very useful resource but does have some typos. Here's one that is a simple...
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John
jtrncr
Nov 15, 2012 8:15 pm
HI Folks! We're 2 weeks out, so let me give you some logistical info to help out. 20+Sutlers, and counting, by the way. First- Are you registered? Neither...
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aka Hrondaelf - Eronn...
rondaelfvmaa
Nov 15, 2012 10:35 pm
All, The 18th Annual Battle of Great Bridge reenactment will take place from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday 1 & 2 December 2012 in Chesapeake, ...
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Sherri Rapp
j12creations
Nov 16, 2012 2:02 am
All, Has anyone else had any problems getting small leather goods from Najecki? I have had one order for a musket sling since February and another for leather...
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John Ogden
johnogden2001
Nov 16, 2012 2:11 am
I've had similar issues and now just want the money back; the alternative source for slings that we discussed seems viable. ... -- John J. Ogden [Non-text...
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warbow67
Nov 16, 2012 5:00 pm
MinuteMan Armoury is now on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MMArmoury Now I can post updates, lots of new products and more on the way, Lottery coats, fife cases,...
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John Ogden
johnogden2001
Nov 16, 2012 6:14 pm
Sadly, I am not on Twitter, but if you're on Facebook I will come look directly. ... -- John J. Ogden [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...