New Bridge, Georgia 1 May 1781 After the fight at Beattie’s Mill an epidemic of smallpox hit the camp of the Wilkes County militia. The epidemic did not...
Howdy, ... Actually it was more than a dozen. I summarized the last years of the war in my previous post, but to get all the skirmishes you would have to...
Beech Island, Savannah River, South Carolina 1 May 1781 After Moses Shelby and Carr attacked Major Dill at New Bridge they returned to Elijah Clarke’s...
Thanks for adding more, and I also forgot Arkansas Post in my last post as well. That's why I HATE trying to name a "last" engagement!!!! Suffice it to say,...
... Hello Mark -- Below is an old post I found in my archives. It appears that Bob was participating in a Revlist discussion of Teamsters. The post was dated...
For what it's worth, my kids love "The Patriot", even though they know it is to RevWar history as architecture is to dancing. But these kids are the same ones...
Does anyone know a source for wooden shovels and/or the metal bottom plate for one? Or barring that, precise information on making one? Thanks! Cheers, Folo...
... <snip ... We had some inquiries and did actually pick up one good man from among the "Corps/Core" of British extras. He's still with us. Good man. I have...
Howdy, ... on ... If ... I think out of all the units that were the trainers, we were the only ones who picked up someone from the "core". This is Ed Cleur. ...
Bob, I am forwarding a copy of this to Harry Ward (he is not on internet)as I know he will appreciate your review. Bob D. [Non-text portions of this message...
The ads below might be useful in understanding the "look and feel" of waggoners (teamsters). Don N. Hagist 22d Regt. F. Author of "A British Soldier's Story:...
PS That is why I have "last" in quotation marks. I should have phrased that "Many believe the battle of Chillcothe in the Ohio Country on November 10, 1782 was...
Dear List, My wife and I are looking for a used marquee. If you have one for sale or thinking of selling one, please contact me off-list at: ceolnote@......
Friday’s Ferry, South Carolina 1 May 1781 Henry Hampton’s dragoons surprised a guard of the Prince of Wales American Volunteers at Friday’s Ferry near...
... <snip> MAN - that Prince of Wales American Volunteers just couldn't win for losing could they? They get creamed at Hanging Rock then scattered in...
Does anyone on this list have some good resources to recommend on Indians fighting Indians in our era and later - say into the Lewis and Clark era? I'm...
Having worked in the book business for 20 years, I can tell you that these types of topical lists are put together by mostly independent bookstores (as opposed...
Dave, Thanks for taking the time to look this up. As with all the feedback I got on this, its a big help. Mark ... there ... special ... appears ... The ... ...
To you Patriot veterans, You have now opened the flood-gates for movie war stories. Here goes. Back in the days of the old Corps of the Continental Line, ...
The only thing that "jumps to mind" for me is the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in 1814. This was not strictly an Indian on Indian battle as the forces involved...
The Jewish cemetery here in Georgetown SC is dated 1772. There were two very prominent business owners who were many years prior to that. Herb ... From:...
Hello All, The Rhode Island Synagogue claims to being the oldest in the U.S. There were apparently a large number in New York, families that were originally...
... bottom plate ... Thanks! ... Folo, Check with John White at avalon forge. I do not know if he still carries them, check his website catalog. I got a great...
... Thanks. I checked on his web page and found metal; spade/shovel heads but not what I'm looking for. It's beginning to look as if I will have to make my own...
Howdy, Must be something about May 1st. This was one busy day 225 years ago! Bush River, South Carolina 1 May 1781 Colonel Thomas and his Spartans surprised a...
Howdy, Who knows of a decent manufacturer of Barrel canteens, or rumlets, that hold at least a quart? I know of Godwin and Townsend... anyone else? Thanks, ...
try that amish shop in ohio id say they carry them.I think the name is lemans Chuck ... Thanks. I checked on his web page and found metal; spade/shovel heads...
I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank all the folks who favored Avalon Forge with their business on the weekend past. And I especially want to thank...
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