Sorry Gerry, the correction about the 21st GA in the sketck. Thomas G. Clemens D.A. Professor of History Hagerstown Community College...
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G E Mayers
gerry1952@...
Jun 1, 2006 1:54 pm
Tom; Thanks. BTW, if someone wanted to get onto Nicodemus Heights or get over to the Locher cabin, how would one be able to do so? Yr. Obt. Svt. G E "Gerry"...
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Thomas Clemens
eacarman1862
Jun 1, 2006 5:11 pm
Locher cabin is NPS owned, walk along the fence southward until you find a gate and go through it. Nicodemus Hts. is under easement but privately owned....
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G E Mayers
gerry1952@...
Jun 1, 2006 5:18 pm
Tom, yes, both are. Where is the fence you mentioned for the Locher cabin? How can one safely reach it across SR 65? Yr. Obt. Svt. G E "Gerry" Mayers To Be A...
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RoteBaron@...
Jun 1, 2006 5:20 pm
Posted by Tom Shay from Antietam Partner News: Antietam Ranger Retires After 25 Years by Park Historian Ted Alexander In June of this year the “Cannonball...
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richard@...
richcro1862
Jun 2, 2006 12:49 am
In fact, whenever a visitor has a weapons question, particularly regarding artillery, they are promptly turned over to Paul. I was one of them. Thank you...
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Thomas Clemens
eacarman1862
Jun 2, 2006 2:31 am
Uh, look both ways, hold hands, and run like hell! :-) Thomas G. Clemens D.A. Professor of History Hagerstown Community College...
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G E Mayers
gerry1952@...
Jun 2, 2006 12:36 pm
Tom; LOL. Precisely where is the spot to gain access to the Locher cabin located? Yr. Obt. Svt. G E "Gerry" Mayers To Be A Virginian, either by birth,...
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richard@...
richcro1862
Jun 2, 2006 4:00 pm
We can always count on Tom for top drawer advice! ... From: "Thomas Clemens" <clemenst@...> To: <TalkAntietam@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday,...
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Thomas Clemens
eacarman1862
Jun 2, 2006 8:03 pm
Go through the West Woods, and the Locher Cabin is almost directly across the bypass from the 15 MA monument. Proceed south, towards Sharpsburg, and you'll...
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Brian Downey
antietam1862
Jun 2, 2006 8:58 pm
Hi folk, I saw a photo and discussion about a bronze 6-pounder gun tube in the grass "behind" the Antietam Natl Cemetery here: ...
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Tom Shay
RoteBaron@...
Jun 2, 2006 9:14 pm
Of course, the Battle of Antietam was noted for several "loose cannons". Is it the aftermath of some wild retirement party for "Cannonball Chiles"? ... ...
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Harry Smeltzer
hjs212002
Jun 2, 2006 10:03 pm
When I was there last November, there were at least 3 tubes laying there near the wooden staircase. Harry ... From: TalkAntietam@yahoogroups.com...
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Thomas Clemens
eacarman1862
Jun 3, 2006 3:14 am
The maintenance area adjoins the cemertery and they often have tubes "dumped" there while carriages are being painted, repaired, etc. The two cement strips...
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Tom Shay
RoteBaron@...
Jun 4, 2006 3:06 am
Posted by Tom Shay from today's Hagerstown Herald Mail.... In his 25 years at Antietam National Battlefield, Paul Chiles fielded all types of questions from...
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G E Mayers
gerry1952@...
Jun 4, 2006 8:07 pm
Thanks Tom! That helps a lot! Are there any brochures available at the VC about the Locher cabin, etc.? Yr. Obt. Svt. G E "Gerry" Mayers To Be A Virginian,...
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Tom Shay
RoteBaron@...
Jun 5, 2006 1:27 am
Gerry, There is a short article in the Blue & Gray Magazine ("West Woods" edition) regarding the discovery that it was within NPS boundaries. I have some...
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G E Mayers
gerry1952@...
Jun 5, 2006 3:21 am
Tom; Please contact me privately re the article. Thanks. Yr. Obt. Svt. G E "Gerry" Mayers To Be A Virginian, either by birth, marriage, adoption, or even on ...
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RoteBaron@...
Jun 8, 2006 7:43 pm
Anyone planning to be at Antietam for Artillery Weekend? Is there any specific time scheduled for activities? I plan to arrive there Saturday just after dawn...
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G E Mayers
gerry1952@...
Jun 8, 2006 7:47 pm
Tom; Not going to be going but tell the artillery boys to give em hell! ;) Even better if they are a Confederate unit! ;)) Seriously, if you can check out the...
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Thomas Clemens
eacarman1862
Jun 8, 2006 8:33 pm
Tom Shay, I will be with the artillery, stop by and say Hi if you get the chance. Tom Clemens Thomas G. Clemens D.A. Professor of History Hagerstown Community...
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Tom Shay
RoteBaron@...
Jun 11, 2006 5:38 am
Great day at Antietam today. I hiked the entire field and will post more info later. Due to the KKK rally, there was a massive force of well over 200+ police...
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G E Mayers
gerry1952@...
Jun 11, 2006 7:11 pm
Dear Tom, Wonder if the artillery "scared" any of the KKK people? Seriously.....were you able to pick up any brochures for copying? Yr. Obt. Svt. G E "Gerry"...
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G E Mayers
gerry1952@...
Jun 11, 2006 7:46 pm
Dear Tom, For some reason the link to the two videos would not download via my browser. Is there any other link which can be accessed? Was Tom Clemens dressed...
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Tom Shay
RoteBaron@...
Jun 12, 2006 1:11 am
Gerry, The two short videos from Artillery Day are at: http://home.comcast.net/~schuylkillcwrt/guns1.avi http://home.comcast.net/~schuylkillcwrt/guns3.avi They...
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G E Mayers
gerry1952@...
Jun 12, 2006 3:20 am
Dear Tom, Thanks for all your help. As to the longer AP Hill trail, how much walking in terms of distance are you speaking of? Yr. Obt. Svt. G E "Gerry" Mayers...
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Darmok4349@...
darmok4349
Jun 12, 2006 3:33 am
_Click here: AOL News - KKK Rallies at Civil War Battlefield_ (http://articles.news.aol.com/news/article.adp?id=20060610172109990001&ncid=NWS00010000000001 ) ...
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Thomas Clemens
eacarman1862
Jun 12, 2006 2:55 pm
Tom, I could download the video clips, they look great. Thank you. No Gerry, I was wearing a Confederate uniform. In one of Tom's photos I show up wearing a...
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G E Mayers
gerry1952@...
Jun 12, 2006 9:23 pm
Dear Tom C; Ah, so you were an officer this time! Were you the battery commander for the purpose of the demonstrations? Finally saw the videos...took a very...
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RoteBaron@...
Jun 12, 2006 9:35 pm
I also have a clip of the firing in which one cannon misfired. I can post it later. Only anti-rally people were allowed onto Mumma Farm via Smoketown Road. The...
