This may not technically be a proper post but please indulge me..... If the SHAF hike to Elk Ridge is postponed due to weather could someone please post the...
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Brian Downey
antietam1862
Apr 14, 2004 3:35 pm
Hi Folks, I wish I knew more about Cavalry operations on the Maryland Campaign ... I'm doing some more map work, translating parts of Carman/Cope for the web...
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Brian Downey
antietam1862
Apr 14, 2004 3:40 pm
It's Robertson's Brigade, under Munford, of course, not Robinson. BD...
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James W. Durney
james2044
Apr 24, 2004 12:44 am
I have the Sears, Preist and Harsh books on the battle and Preist's book on South Mountain. What else would the group recommend? Now, when I'm at Antietam,...
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James W. Durney
james2044
Apr 24, 2004 12:46 am
Another question how do I get from Antietam to South Mountain? I expect to be there in late June. James2044...
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Brian Morris
mrbeankc
Apr 24, 2004 2:11 am
Pretty much the gift shop at the Visitors Center is your best choice most likely in Sharpsburg. However if you're planning on a side trip to Harpers Ferry...
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rotbaron@...
tom_shay
Apr 24, 2004 2:15 am
In a message dated 4/23/04 9:08:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time, james2044@... writes: I have the Sears, Preist and Harsh books on the battle and Preist's ...
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T.R. Livesey
westwood_ent...
Apr 24, 2004 4:04 am
Without question, get Jay Luvaas & Harold Nelson's "US Army War College Guide to the battle of Antietam". The books you list are great books that overview the...
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Brian Morris
mrbeankc
Apr 24, 2004 4:20 am
Good book and maybe I should have paid more attention to the driving instructions. On my recent visit I decided to take Harpers Ferry Rd from Sharpsburg to...
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Mary Hawthorne
maryblue1975
Apr 24, 2004 11:28 am
... but no rt number on the map. If you ask at the visitor's center I bet they have a map printed already. Mary ... From: "James W. Durney"...
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James W. Durney
james2044
Apr 27, 2004 1:23 am
Has anyone read "Burnside's Bridge" by Philip Thomas Tucker? James2044...
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NJ Rebel
gerry1952@...
Apr 27, 2004 2:40 am
Dear James, Simple enough. When you leave the Antietam NBP and get back on Maryland State Rte 65 (left out of the Antietam NBP parkig lot, then left at the...
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James W. Durney
james2044
Apr 27, 2004 10:34 pm
Thanks Much! Last time I missed it and want to see the gaps this time....
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richard@...
richcro1862
Apr 28, 2004 12:35 am
I understand that South Mountain is in danger of being developed. True? ... From: "James W. Durney" <james2044@...> To: <TalkAntietam@yahoogroups.com>...
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Brian Morris
mrbeankc
Apr 28, 2004 4:55 am
Can anyone recommend a good book on Harpers Ferry? My recent visit there has sparked my interest in the town's history. Chester Hearn has a book called 'Six...
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tjrhys62
Apr 28, 2004 3:11 pm
South Mountain is being developed as we speak! Most damage is occurring at Turner's Gap where most of the land along D.H. Hill's left flank has been parceled...
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richard@...
richcro1862
Apr 28, 2004 4:09 pm
Tim, I would say, "so sad," but that's not enough. I must say that it has never been a perfect place to visit, but while researching my book I was glad to be...
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Rawlings, Kevin
kevin.rawlings@...
Apr 28, 2004 6:25 pm
Richard, The Reno and Garland monuments art not going anywhere. The Garland monumment is on Central Maryland Heritage League land and the state now owns the ...
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richard@...
richcro1862
Apr 28, 2004 6:49 pm
Thanks Kevin -- I feel a littel better. ... From: "Rawlings, Kevin" <kevin.rawlings@...> To: <TalkAntietam@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004...
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tjrhys62
Apr 28, 2004 7:59 pm
Richard, Your South Mountain question seems to have resurrected naïve assumptions about cooperative, incongruent battlefield ownership, its purported...
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Rawlings, Kevin
kevin.rawlings@...
Apr 28, 2004 9:03 pm
Tim, No one is being dishonest if you are referring to me. There is some truth to what you say and I agree with you about the state, political and private ...
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tjrhys62
Apr 28, 2004 9:43 pm
Hi Kevin, No one is referring to you; nor is anyone questioning your motives. Let's be a little less sensitive. The dishonesty I invoke is inherent and...
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richard@...
richcro1862
Apr 29, 2004 6:08 pm
Guys -- I need to know if there is going to be an Antietam anniversary reenactment this year. What's the buzz? ... From: "Rawlings, Kevin"...
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tjrhys62
Apr 29, 2004 6:33 pm
Hi Richard, Fact is I haven't heard any buzz about a reenactment this year whatsoever. You of course know about the troubles plaguing the Sharpsburg Heritage...
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NJ Rebel
gerry1952@...
Apr 30, 2004 2:47 am
Gang, Mother's Day weekend is the anniversary of Spotsylvania, which is the 140th year this year. Antietam was two years ago for its 140th; however, there is a...
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128thpa@...
pa128th
Apr 30, 2004 10:52 am
Don't forget that at 12:30 on Sept 18th at the park, the dedication of the 90th Pa monument will be held. More details will follow. Paula Gidjunis Secretary, ...
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tjrhys62
Apr 30, 2004 12:49 pm
Thanks for the heads-up, Gerry. Figured something big had to be going on in Virginia from Wilderness to Petersburg. For anyone interested, the minor affair...
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tjrhys62
Apr 30, 2004 1:05 pm
Paula, You might want to ask Brian to post the 90 PA monument dedication on the news/upcoming events page at AotW, including all details when available. Tim ...
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tjrhys62
Apr 30, 2004 5:11 pm
Continuing South Mountain thread of recent days, anyone wishing to delve further into preservation status should have a look at today's posting on The Civil...
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Rawlings, Kevin
kevin.rawlings@...
Apr 30, 2004 6:44 pm
Tim, I would be interested in hearing what your views and/or vision for the best way to preserve the South Mountain battlefields above and beyond what I have ...
