Tim, The version I heard of this story was slightly different, One evening the QM rang for a servant to get her a drink, I assume her beloved Gin and Tonic,...
Her title would I believe depend on the titles held by the family and she was I think the eighth child out of nine in Lord Strathmore's family but as a child...
Dear List, I am looking for some blockhouse specifictions for the construction of one. If you know of any sources or blueprints please let me know!! Thanks ...
David Brunelle
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Apr 1, 2002 2:54 pm
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In a message dated 4/1/2002 2:51:34 AM Central Standard Time, ... Either or both could well be true Peter. She was a remarkable lady with a great zest for...
BritcomHMP@...
Apr 1, 2002 3:35 pm
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This post is just to let members know I am back on line . I have been known as Chewie of the 50th ( West Kent ) Re-enactment Unit . I live in Kent , England . ...
Can't recall if this made the rounds... British Library Finds Guy Fawkes' Gunpowder Reuters LONDON (March 21) - Gunpowder possibly used by infamous English...
Dave, have you tried contacting Parks Canada? The Bibliography in Historic Forts Ontario lists some possible sources for what you are looking for. So, does...
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James Yaworsky
jyaworsky@...
Apr 1, 2002 8:18 pm
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Dave, There is a paper in the Parks Canada manuscripts series that is exclusively about blockhouses in Canada. I have this publication, but it is at my other ...
In a message dated 4/1/02 12:37:13 PM Pacific Standard Time, feltoe@... writes: << Dave, There is a paper in the Parks Canada manuscripts series that is...
JGIL1812@...
Apr 1, 2002 10:25 pm
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The 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue states the following - Gunner's Daughter: To kiss the gunner's daughter; to be tied to a gun and flogged on the...
Having just received a notice from the Brigade of the American Revolution, one of those dreaded Umbrella Groups, it raised a thot or two. The BAR is conducting...
I thought I would share this for any musicians in the GTA. There is a small military antiques/what-not-shop on Yonge St. (Hwy.11) just north of Richmond Hill....
We have some very dedicated women in 1812 who work hard to assist the Woman of 1812. I wondered how many units actually research women thingies for their...
Doesn't it stand for "George's Terrific Army?" ;-) People always post things that can be very localized. I'm sure if anyone cared they would voice it. Calvin ...
My apologies to those subscribers who reside outside of Canada. GTA is short for Greater Toronto Area. So that means the municipalities close to Toronto like...
Dave, Try contacting Rob or Betsy regarding the blockhouse blueprints used during the reconstruction of Fort Meigs in Ohio. The only other place I know of that...
JESSE PUDWELL
SGTPUDGLI@...
Apr 3, 2002 9:23 pm
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From: "JESSE PUDWELL" <SGTPUDGLI@...> The only other place I know of that has a blockhouse of the type ........ is Fort Beausejour ...
Thanks, no apologies were necessary, but it does make it easier to understand :) Peter Catley ... From: jbwhittaker [mailto:ortheris@...] Sent: 03 April...
Dear Larry or list, Could you forward me an up to date list of the re-enactments for the 2002 upcoming season! Thanks Dave Brunelle...
David Brunelle
brunelle@...
Apr 3, 2002 11:07 pm
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First, let me apologize if this posts twice -- I can figure out how to stop it. Prior to joining my husband's 1812 unit I had already been doing my own...
First, let me apologize if this posts twice -- I can figure out how to stop it. Prior to joining my husband's 1812 unit I had already been doing my own...
Hello all, Ross, if I remember correctly from my visit to Military Antiques a few weeks back, this drum is probably correct for 1812 or earlier. New heads are...
From: "lenthecooper" <lheidebrecht@...> I can get to places like Guelph in 40 minutes from the megacity so, that would mean that Larry has moved into...
Hello All, I am new to the list having dived into the history of this war. I emailed John Turner off line and he was kind enough to help me out on some...
Well, finally the world has come to realize what all of us Torontonians have known for years! Yes, it's "Hogtown", but it's one of the greatest cities in the...
At least you can spell centre :) Peter Catley ... From: glifencible [mailto:glifencibles@...] Sent: 06 April 2002 02:06 To: WarOf1812@yahoogroups.com ...
