McClellan took a a beaten, dispirited and demoralized force, in three days had it ready to take the field. From Sept. 6 to Sept. 19 he marched that army 70...
Just for the sake of an interesting discussion: True, McCellan did revitalize the army, however, the 2nd and the 6th Corps had not been beaten at 2nd Bull...
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Good refutes Tom! Mike, I know Tom Clemens personally, and he is one of the few persons I would unhesitatingly say is a "True Expert" on the campaign and...
Yes, Gerry I knew exactly who His Holiness was before I wrote that. I also knew that I was opening myself up to what I hoped was a decent come back by someone...
Dear Mike; I myself nor anyone else, intended to insult you on this or any other board. However, perhaps you should have stated you were making "general"...
Mike, I di not intend to insult you. If you'd brought up your points as questions or for discussion instead of arrogantly and directly challenging my...
Tom, Gerry: I had no intention of being arrogant, or challenging, that is always the problem with e-mails and forums. I fully acknowledged that most of you ...
Agreed Mike, email is a difficult way to communicate. And I note by your address that you have an interest in the 49th NY, one of the 6th Corps regiment...
Thank you Tom: I would love some copies, and will gladly pay for any cost incurred. Alberger was the major of the 49th, and the Mayor of Buffalo's brother. He ...
That happens way too often, sorry. Contact me off-line with your address and I'll send them along. Don't worry about cost, it'll make up for my snapping at...
Tom: The 49th NY letters came today, thank you once again. I dove right into them. Lt Colonel Alberger clearly was a well educated man, and had great ...
One of the things i learned reading the letters; Carman and board originally wrote text for a tablet describing Baldy Smith's division being "checked" in their...
Have you (or anyone else here) ever seen the poem "When the Boys In Blue Are Gone" by John Hendricks? He was a veteran of the 89th Indiana. It was given to me...
Mike, No, I don't think I've seen it, and would like a copy. Also, as a favor, if you or someone, transcribe those 49th letters I'd like copies. I sometimes...
OK everyone, here is the poem. It really speaks for itself, and all I can say is that every time I read it I hope that I have done enough to fulfill the last...
Hi Gerry: Yes it is quite a message as to what the veterans have asked of us. I have seen a few poems written by the Confederates, but off hand cannot place...
Mike: Here is something that might be comparable from a Confederate standpoint: Lines on a Confederate Note Representing nothing on God's earth now, And naught...
Folks, Was wondering if anyone has any information or can point me towards information on what and how much Federal clothing and equipment Hill's men were...
Brett, My understanding from reading sources is, quite a bit. You might want to check the article on Jackson's operations at Harpers Ferry in the Battles and...
From my research, i think this is overblown. If they are coming up in rear of their own troops how would they avoid getting shot by their own people? I have...
Brett, I agree with Tom in that much of this is overblown. One of the park rangers also presented an interesting theory that some men in Gregg's brigade wore...
Teej - Capt. William Morris, commanding the 37th North Carolina Troops, Branch's brigade, Light Division, writes home on September 23, 1862:  “…we went to...
Michael, Are William Morris's letters found in a book on the 27th North Carolina? Regards Jim Rosebrock ________________________________ From: Michael Hardy...
Thanks Mike. I am always skeptical of regimental histories, too much post-war influence on the writes. I do not doubt that some guys were wearing captured...
Friends: In my study of all things Hagerstown in the 19th Century military, I become more and more fascinated by Douglas...CS vet, founder of Hagerstown's...
