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...
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Stephen
jeffcowvplan...
Jun 28, 2012 2:06 am
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...
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Bob Huddleston
huddlestonus
Jun 28, 2012 2:18 am
A starting place are the footnotes in Robertson's biography. Take care, Bob Judy and Bob Huddleston 10643 Sperry Street Northglenn, CO 80234-3612 ...
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MikeL49NYVI@...
mikel49nyvi
Jun 28, 2012 2:19 am
I have a semi-related story: We have been researching the 1st Texas for a CSA impression, and have ben getting a lot of background material from the 1st Texas...
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Thomas G. Clemens
eacarman
Jun 28, 2012 2:20 am
Yes, Dennis Frye wrote an article several years ago about the incident where Douglas claimed he saved Jackson from capture outside of Boonsboro, Sept. 10,...
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Thomas G. Clemens
eacarman
Jun 28, 2012 2:22 am
This is exactly how Longstreet got wounded. Micah Jenkins' SC brigade had new dark gray jackets at Wilderness. Coming with Longstreet's flank attack they...
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G E Mayers
nj1999rebel
Jun 28, 2012 3:17 am
Mike; I thought Depot III uniforms were not issued until 1864 at the earliest? Gerry ... From: TalkAntietam@yahoogroups.com...
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troyacool@...
troyacool
Jun 28, 2012 3:28 am
Gerry, I don't want to put words in anyone's mouth but I recall Jerry Coates regretting (in a way) creating that nomenclature as the whole thing was a lot more...
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MikeL49NYVI@...
mikel49nyvi
Jun 28, 2012 11:16 am
Hi Gerry: While I am very new to the study of CSA coats, I believe that Troy has it correct. I have seen where the Stonewall Brigade got new English Uniforms...
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G E Mayers
nj1999rebel
Jun 28, 2012 12:04 pm
Dear Mike, I agree... Troy could be right. Yes, Les Jensen is the one, IIRC, who actually put the labels of Richmond Deport I, II, III on the jackets.I find it...
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Larry Freiheit
eighth_conn_inf
Jun 28, 2012 12:04 pm
I cite Dennis and others in my cav book in chap. 6, p.193, re Douglas's veracity. I have several pages on that fight in Boonsboro. Larry ...
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G E Mayers
nj1999rebel
Jun 28, 2012 12:06 pm
Dear Larry; It would be interesting indeed if his actual diary could be brought to light, but I understand it is locked up away in private hands. Gerry ... ...
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troyacool@...
troyacool
Jun 28, 2012 12:10 pm
Sorry about that- yes it's Les Jensen and his articles in the CMH, that lays out the type system. Doubt they were Federal trousers, but could be captured. Sent...
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G E Mayers
nj1999rebel
Jun 28, 2012 12:18 pm
Mike; I do believe by 1863 it was an established practice pretty much across the armies of the CS that supply needs would be made up in part from captured...
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eighth_conn_inf
Jun 28, 2012 12:25 pm
I've talked with Doug Bast in Boonsboro who apparently has some of Douglas's writings. I haven't seen them to know if they are legible but he didn't seem...
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G E Mayers
nj1999rebel
Jun 28, 2012 12:57 pm
Larry; IIRC at some point in the past Bast was interested in publishing the diaries but he hit the snag of having to locate all the HKD descendants and have...
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DPowell334@...
dpowell334
Jun 28, 2012 1:14 pm
The trowsers were all part of the new uniform issue that most regiments in the two divisions received in late August or early September, just before the move....
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Brett Bondurant
oldhickoryas...
Jun 28, 2012 6:09 pm
Thanks for all the great discussion on this. My reenactment unit and I plan to participate in the reenactment of the march of Hill's Light Division on Sept. 7...
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Stephen
jeffcowvplan...
Jul 9, 2012 12:21 am
Would anyone in the group have a copy of the photo of Douglas, dressed in his Major's uniform, standing next to a young lady, that you would be willing to...
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RoteBaron@...
Jul 10, 2012 7:21 pm
NPS Announcement: As part of the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam, a remembrance ceremony will take place at Antetiam National...
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RoteBaron@...
Jul 11, 2012 3:02 pm
Nice job by Stephen Recker in his talk given at Gettysburg last month! I saw it on PCN and DVR'd it. He subbed for Ted Alexander and exhibited his usual wit...
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RoteBaron@...
Jul 26, 2012 4:05 pm
A monument was erected to the 11th Mississippi on private land, just south of the Cornfield. This regiment was part of Hood's Division and they were engaged a...
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G E Mayers
nj1999rebel
Jul 27, 2012 2:53 pm
Would that mean the 11th Miss was part of Wofford's Brigade? ... From: TalkAntietam@yahoogroups.com [mailto:TalkAntietam@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of...
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RoteBaron
RoteBaron@...
Jul 27, 2012 4:41 pm
The 11th MISS was part of Law’s Brigade, within Hood’s Division. Wofford’s Brigade was also in that Division. Law’s Brigade consisted of: 11th...
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Stephen Recker
s_recker
Aug 4, 2012 2:08 am
There used to be a place near Sharpsburg called New Industry. Does anyone know what it is called today? Thanks....
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bdowney@...
antietam1862
Aug 4, 2012 3:19 am
The Michler map (in the "Atlas to accompany the official records...") shows New Industry just north of the current Battlefield Park on the East/South bank of...
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Stephen Recker
s_recker
Aug 4, 2012 3:37 am
Thanks!...
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Stephen Recker
s_recker
Aug 4, 2012 1:18 pm
Why do they call the Private Soldier Monument 'Old Simon'...?...
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RoteBaron
RoteBaron@...
Aug 4, 2012 4:16 pm
Here is the only material I’ve ever found providing reference to the naming of Old Simon: Old Simon, the big "soldier" on the monument in the center, was...
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Stephen Recker
s_recker
Aug 4, 2012 5:19 pm
Thanks. It figures that it would be good old O.T. Reilly....
