List: Forgive the slight digression. In Middle Eastern archaeology a similar question was circulated "What is a Bilbil"? It was a term used to describe a small...
Hello All, A happy and peaceful New Year to all across the pond. Having read the following article forget the flour, pork, corn and salt. I'll have the whiskey...
For those who live in Ontario, or who would like a weekend getaway, we're offering a weekend workshop on Regency corset making. As per our website: A weekend...
... At the risk of incurring the list's wrath for digressing even further and in the knowledge that Ray Hobbs has often spoken of his visits to the Czech...
Have found a source for proper US "Cheese Box" style canteens. Go to folowing site, click on Catalog & then on unique items. I've seen one of these canteens,...
Greetings List, I "googled" Beaver Bucket and the site www.beaverbuckets.com was the first site listed. I imagine a few far more interestings sites could be...
... products. ... I agree. Why should a canteen or bucket need to be waxed inside? If it's well-made, keeping it wet will keep it water-tight. And besides, wax...
My name is Mike Bayham and I serve on the St. Bernard Parish (County) Council. As all of you know, St. Bernard is home to the Battle of New Orleans, something...
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Gary's in the cooperage, so I'm going to answer. Sealants of any sort on any type of cooperage generally was and is considered the mark of shoddy workmanship....
List, Many years ago, the 1st infy. started with using Cheesebox canteens. I had examined an original plus I have a Militia Cheesebox canteen. One of our...
Hey Mike, I received an original leather covered document box, that was lined with an 1812 newspaper. There is an article about Porter surrendering at...
Dave, admittedly I am not an expert, but were the US Regulars issued canteens at all? Was it done on a unit by unit basis, by regimental standing order? They...
A very interesting discussion. As for the tin canteens, I have a copy of an original equipment return for Virginia Militia, dated 1814, which lists the...
8:00 PM Tonight 'WORLD IN ARMS' on History Television 'Armies' This three-part series examines the period of turmoil in Europe from the French Revolution in...
Hey Eric, I also admit that I am not an expert on this subject. From what I have examined over the past years..... 1) US issues during the "Peace Time Army"...
Hi Dave, The L & C Expedition traveled almost entirely by water in boats, floating in water. Canteens do not appear on the list of items purchased or drawn...
Unfortunately, it now looks like I will not be attending New Orleans this year due to the fact that I will be starting a trial on January 14, and will be busy...
Dave, You will be sadly missed. Best of luck with your trial. Cheers Tim [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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To All in the 1812 list. I am forwarding to yu folk in the interest of the war of 1812-1815. sounds like they need our support! Please write If you can, I know...
In a message dated 1/6/2004 7:43:58 AM Pacific Standard Time, ... Dave, Sorry to hear that work will keep you away. Rest assured that you're name will be...
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Ensign Lynch, If the good ensign would permit me to break protocol here and speak directly to an officer... you'll be missed on the American lines to be sure....
... there was plenty of Missouri river water to be had?
Why would they dig a well at Fort Osage on the Missouri river, if they coul= d just drink from the...
... JPPM is a great and important place and I think there is a need to make sure it recieves the protection it is due. However, I have a question about all...
... PS Upon making such a statement I just want to say that I have read the official NPS document for their policy and have worked with the NPS very close...
