Hi Folks. I am interested in finding the burial site of James (or Henry) Madison Watkins, Co. D, 11th VA Cav. DOW, 7/6/63 in Hagerstown. Initially buried in...
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G E Mayers
njrebel1999
Apr 5, 2010 3:20 pm
Does anyone have Steve Stotlmeyer's email address and/or phone? Thanks! Yr. Obt. Svt. G E "Gerry" Mayers To Be A Virginian, either by birth, marriage,...
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Thomas Clemens
eacarman1862
Apr 5, 2010 7:56 pm
It is indeed scarce Larry, and my copy is getting tattered. Ted A has copies in his place, and the next time we get together you can look at mine. Dr. Thomas...
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Michael
zouaveny9th
Apr 6, 2010 11:22 pm
Fellow Historians: While not specifically on Antietam, noted historian Ed Bearss will present a program on the 9th Corps' first serious victory, The Battle of...
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s_recker
Apr 18, 2010 10:12 am
I am looking for info on these guys. Bates has two fascinating pages on the Militia of 1862 but nothing specific on this regiment. I am researching a guy from...
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s_recker
Apr 18, 2010 3:42 pm
Thanks. Yeah, this is from Bates, which I have. Appreciate it, though. The Western MD Room was open last week when I stopped by. I'm hoping they have not...
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s_recker
Apr 18, 2010 5:24 pm
Today I found two unrelated references to a small monument at Locust Spring Hospital, otherwise known as Geeting or Crystal Spring Hospital. This would have...
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flagflop
Apr 19, 2010 1:13 pm
The 1961 Dowdey-Manarin edition of "The Wartime Papers of R.E. Lee," prints (p. 296) a message #290 from Gen. Lee to Pres. Davis indicated as a telegram,...
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Thomas Clemens
eacarman1862
Apr 19, 2010 1:22 pm
Fascinating, have not heard of this before. John Schildt may know something, or Bill Rees the current owner. I was out there not long ago and went over the...
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s_recker
Apr 21, 2010 9:45 am
Tom, That is great. I knew you would have the inside track. I did not see anything about it in John's hospital book, but maybe he has something in his head...
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Stephen Recker
s_recker
May 7, 2010 9:59 am
Looking for info on this guy. Anybody? Thanks. Stephen...
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Stephen Recker
s_recker
May 7, 2010 11:35 am
Has anyone had success using an iPhone w/AT&T service on the battlefield? I'm thinking about switching but remember back when I had Verizon and could never...
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James Buchanan
jbuchanan52
May 7, 2010 1:46 pm
Stephen--I am using an AT&T BlackBerry and a Verizon Motorola Q and both get good reception on the field. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
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edunleavy921
May 11, 2010 12:15 am
We are pleased to announce that on June 11th we will be co-sponsoring an important benefit dinner and auction celebrating the publication of The Maryland...
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eighth_conn_inf
May 11, 2010 9:27 pm
From sources I've read, the canal prism was empty from guard (feeder) lock three at mile 62.3 just above Harpers Ferry, up to guard four at mile 85.8, about...
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Ian Workman
workman_ian
May 11, 2010 11:46 pm
Larry, Unfortunately I wasn't smart enough at the time to save a letter on ebay. It talked about the Mass troops camping near the Antietam aqueduct and having ...
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eighth_conn_inf
May 13, 2010 7:00 pm
Munford with his 2nd and 12th Va. Cav. guarded Lee's right flank before, during and after the battle on the 17th. Thanks to Tom Clemens, I have a copy of a...
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RoteBaron@...
May 26, 2010 11:58 am
After a many decades-long absence and thanks to the generous contributions of donors from all across the United States, the missing sword has been replaced on...
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G E Mayers
njrebel1999
May 26, 2010 12:01 pm
Tom, When it rains, it pours! Would love to be there but have already made plans to attend a Confederate Memorial Day service at Laurel Hill Cemetery in...
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RoteBaron@...
May 26, 2010 12:20 pm
This summer, author and historian John Schildt will host a series of special twilight tours of the National Cemetery. Mr. Schildt is a renowned authority on...
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RoteBaron@...
May 26, 2010 12:24 pm
Volunteers are needed to operate a new visitor information center at Antietam National Battlefield. The Newcomer House will open to the public on September 14,...
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Harry Smeltzer
hjs212002
May 26, 2010 12:34 pm
Just a reminder to all interested in keeping Antietam the best preserved Civil War battlefield. You can follow Save Historic Antietam Foundation on Facebook,...
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eighth_conn_inf
Jun 7, 2010 3:17 pm
Carman wrote the following: "The 3d Pennsylvania Cavalry, after performing much detached duty during the day, was practically united soon after dark between...
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Thomas Clemens
eacarman1862
Jun 7, 2010 7:34 pm
Larry, You are correct as far as I know about the roads. You recall that the 7th VA Cav arrived after dark and actually occupiedthe Ground Squirrel Church...
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Harry Smeltzer
hjs212002
Jun 11, 2010 8:34 pm
SHAF Sponsored Tour of Phase I of the Maryland Campaign of September, 1862 On Saturday, July 31, 2010, the Save Historic Antietam Foundation (SHAF) will...
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Stephen Recker
s_recker
Jun 13, 2010 4:36 pm
Where, exactly, was Lee's HQ in Hagerstown on September 13, 1862. I have heard he was where the city park is now, but don't know the best source. Thanks....
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eighth_conn_inf
Jun 18, 2010 9:57 pm
I finally found the source of an interesting incident about Joseph King Fenno Mansfield while he was in Norfolk before his mortal wounding at Antietam as a...
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Ian Workman
workman_ian
Jun 18, 2010 10:17 pm
Larry, Thanks for the information. The actual ford is at the top of the island. Some people tend to do a lower crossing but I have no idea why. I would like to...
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Thomas Clemens
eacarman1862
Jun 19, 2010 3:21 am
Larry, Can I "borrow" this for my Mansfield article? I knew he opened fire, but i don't think I have seen the quote before. Would you like to see the...
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Larry Freiheit
eighth_conn_inf
Jun 19, 2010 12:24 pm
Tom, Â Yes, use this info as you wish. Here is the link to the book: Â ...
