A Very Happy Canada Day to all our frineds North of the Border.

    Ed Bolla
    17th US Inf.
       & Ship's Coy. Brig Niagara

Thanks, Ed. And a great 4th to you lads, too!

Vic
----- Original Message -----
From: <Armchairadm@...>
To: <WarOf1812@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 01, 2006 9:44 AM
Subject: [WarOf1812] Canada Day


> A Very Happy Canada Day to all our frineds North of the Border.
>
>    Ed Bolla
>    17th US Inf.
>       & Ship's Coy. Brig Niagara
>
>
>
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square miles: in North America, hundreds determined the fate of THOUSANDS of
square miles...
>
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>    ---------------------------------
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>
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I'm looking for a new/used 1763-66 charleville musket. Please let me
know if anyone has one for sale.


                                Ethan Gallo

I know someone with a Navy Arms 1808 for sale.  It has dual conversion to
percussion also.  He wants $750 for it. his email is: anteekguy97@...  I
bought a charleville and a fowler from him.  Good honest guy...JIM HENSLEY
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Ethan Stuart Gallo
   To: WarOf1812@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Saturday, July 01, 2006 2:11 PM
   Subject: [WarOf1812] Charleville musket.


   I'm looking for a new/used 1763-66 charleville musket. Please let me
   know if anyone has one for sale.

   Ethan Gallo





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Just as well the 93rd (A & S H) quite using a Scottish red stag as mascot. Its
handler was Sgt. Sam MacDonald. "Big Sam" stood 6 foot 10 inches and weighed
well over 200 pounds. After he'd gone I dare say no one else wanted the job.

B
93rd SHRoFLHU
www.93rdhighlanders.com

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Ed,
   You are right about Militia attendance being down. I keep hoping
that will change. I guess I'm thinking towards a future date when
MAYBE there will be more folks that turn out. I'm wearing a linen
uniform, so heat's not as big a factor, too. Ted

--- In WarOf1812@yahoogroups.com, "LCpl_rm" <LCpl_RM@...> wrote:
>
> Ann,
>
> As you stated, the grounds are not big enough to hold a Grand
Tactical (or even a Petit Tactical) and I would not mind going back
to the small skirmish that we had years ago.
>
> However the biggest issue is getting the Militia to show up so
even Ted's suggestion is quite impractical.  By my reckoning there
is, including the Fort Mac Guard, approximately 30-40 or more
American troops in the state of which any event, only a half dozen
show.  With Ships Company posing as Royal Navy and us, we can throw
out 15 or more Brits which would make a nice skirmish for the
visitors.  We had the same issue at Havre De Grace where the
scenario was rewritten to high-lite the Militia.  We had 6-7 in the
ranks and one was one of my guys!
>
> If you can figure out how to work around the lack of militia, let
me know!
>
> The heat and humidity is what causes people to not want to camp.
I for one, wouldn't mind staying as you folks go out of your way to
make us feel welcome and I appreciate the work that you and Ed do.
Unfortunately for me, previous to this last year, the prior four
years were the same weekend I moved my daughter into college which
prohibited me from camping.  Last years heat did me in.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Ed
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>   From: annbwass@...
>   To: WarOf1812@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 5:03 PM
>   Subject: Re: [WarOf1812] Re: dog and pony shows was The Price of
the Bicentennial
>
>
>
>   In a message dated 6/28/2006 4:49:15 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
>   tedyeat@... writes:
>
>   Ann,
>   Am now in College Park, but raring to go. I finally got my shako
>   and am waiting on a new flintlock. I've wondered why this
couldn't
>   be a weekend long event. Maybe have a Mock Militia battle if
there
>   aren't enough Brits?
>
>   Talk to the troops. Tried to make it a whole weekend, but the
idea didn't
>   fly. Had hoped the new fence would encourage camping from Friday
night, and
>   we are open to the public on Sundays anyway.
>
>   We keep trying to fine tune the scenarios--maybe someday we'll
get it just
>   right!
>
>   Ann
>
>
>
>
>
>   [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Dear Re-enactors and Friends,

     It is with shock and deep saddened hearts that I relay the death of Bill
Byrick's son Ben Byrick who drowned while on a camping excursion out in
British Columbia on July 1st/06.  Ben was only in his early twenty's.  Bill
Byrick was one of the original founding members of the Royal Newfoundland
Regiment - Bulger's Coy and the last manager of Discovery Harbour Historic
Site before they amalgamated the managements with Ste. Marie Among the
Hurons.  Bill was also presented with a lifetime membership into the RNR for
all his efforts when he accepted the position as director of the Canoe
Museum in Peterborough back in the mid 1990's and presently works for Trent
University in the Recreation Department    Bill has been out of the
re-enacting world for some time now, however I felt the need to pass along
the information to everyone who knew him or may have met him.  Our prayers
go out to Bill, his wife and daughter as they try and get through this
difficult time.
     I should have details regarding funeral arrangements etc. later on this
week for those who wish to know please e-mail me requesting further
information.

Take Care!!

Dave Brunelle

Happy holidays to all our American pals..

Just think of who you have to be thankful to for your holiday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Best wishes,

John & Eleanor.

Titchmarsh UK

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To my American friends,

(with tongue planted firmly in cheek)

Happy Birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday Dear rebellious-upstart-republicans....
Happy birthday to you!

Have a great forth of July!

Craig Williams

(PS, I wish I could be in Boston tonight!)

Slightly OT, but nonetheless a propos --

Tremendous thanks to everyone at Fort Niagara for putting on such a
great event (F&I) this past weekend!  It was great to get out and do an
F&I event (the first one in quite a while for me!), and it was very cool
to see so many of our 1812ers in other garb and other roles.  Thanks
also to all of those who stopped by in civvies (and otherwise) to shop
and to visit.  I had a wonderful time, despite the *very* long Saturday
night of high wind, loosening pegs, and tearing canvas, and as always
was very spoiled by the Fort Staff and Volunteers.  It was a great event
to have been a part of, and I want to send a thanks to everyone who
participated and who helped put it together.

That being said, I understand that it is NOT too late to register for
Fort Niagara's upcoming 1812 event (July 29th to 30th) -- I'd encourage
everyone who is able to do so to attend!  The Fort Staff is a great
crew, the Fort itself of course is wonderful, and with out own Doug
Decroix "driving the bus" (so to speak), a good time is sure to be had
by all.  Check out the website at www.oldfortniagara.org
<http://www.oldfortniagara.org/>, and don't forget that this will give
you a chance to visit that great new visitor's centre!

Looking forward to seeing you there,
-- Sioux



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Calvin, & All...

Mighty Niagara Products of the 18th Century (NY State
Loyalist Arms dealer) will be at Old fort Niagara Jine
28th ,29th, 30th, showing & selling 1812 arms such
as...

3rd model King Arms (brown bess)
1796 Dragoon carbines
1806 Baker rifles (Sharpes series kind)
navel boarding axes
navel sextants
navel compass's
Plus a sample navel 1812 boarding helmet.

Thanks
Jim Brown
NY State Dealer for Loyalist Arms
N.A. parts dealer for Loyalist & Pedersoli
(yes I have main springs for Pedersoli)
Tentsmith stocking dealer

"Laws that forbid the carrying of arms . . . disarm only those who are neither
inclined nor determined to commit crimes . . . Such laws make things worse for
the assaulted and better for the assailants;  they serve rather to encourage
than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater
confidence than an armed man."
--Thomas Jefferson, quoting Cesare Beccaria in On Crimes and Punishment(1764).

To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.
---George Mason

"Let your gun be your constant companion on your walks this gives exercise to
the body and independence to the mind no free man shall ever be debarred the use
of guns" - Thomas Jefferson.

"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for
lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin
1759

Most re-enactors have three goals:
"To get the details right, have fun, and keep the history alive!"

Calvin, & All...

Mighty Niagara Products of the 18th Century (NY State
Loyalist Arms dealer) will be at Old fort Niagara Jine
28th ,29th, 30th, showing & selling 1812 arms such
as...

3rd model King Arms (brown bess)
1796 Dragoon carbines
1806 Baker rifles (Sharpes series kind)
navel boarding axes
navel sextants
navel compass's
Plus a sample navel 1812 boarding helmet.

Thanks
Jim Brown
NY State Dealer for Loyalist Arms
N.A. parts dealer for Loyalist & Pedersoli
(yes I have main springs for Pedersoli)
Tentsmith stocking dealer

"Laws that forbid the carrying of arms . . . disarm only those who are neither
inclined nor determined to commit crimes . . . Such laws make things worse for
the assaulted and better for the assailants;  they serve rather to encourage
than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater
confidence than an armed man."
--Thomas Jefferson, quoting Cesare Beccaria in On Crimes and Punishment(1764).

To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.
---George Mason

"Let your gun be your constant companion on your walks this gives exercise to
the body and independence to the mind no free man shall ever be debarred the use
of guns" - Thomas Jefferson.

"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for
lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin
1759

Most re-enactors have three goals:
"To get the details right, have fun, and keep the history alive!"

Tim,
    Let's see if we can resolve the problem off list.  Ted

Ed,
   Perhaps I'm thinking several years ahead on the militia. I know
that some of our people are apparently still getting
clothed/equipped. The turn-out, admittedly, has been disappointing.

Ted


--- In WarOf1812@yahoogroups.com, "LCpl_rm" <LCpl_RM@...> wrote:
>
> Ann,
>
> As you stated, the grounds are not big enough to hold a Grand
Tactical (or even a Petit Tactical) and I would not mind going back
to the small skirmish that we had years ago.
>
> However the biggest issue is getting the Militia to show up so
even Ted's suggestion is quite impractical.  By my reckoning there
is, including the Fort Mac Guard, approximately 30-40 or more
American troops in the state of which any event, only a half dozen
show.  With Ships Company posing as Royal Navy and us, we can throw
out 15 or more Brits which would make a nice skirmish for the
visitors.  We had the same issue at Havre De Grace where the
scenario was rewritten to high-lite the Militia.  We had 6-7 in the
ranks and one was one of my guys!
>
> If you can figure out how to work around the lack of militia, let
me know!
>
> The heat and humidity is what causes people to not want to camp.
I for one, wouldn't mind staying as you folks go out of your way to
make us feel welcome and I appreciate the work that you and Ed do.
Unfortunately for me, previous to this last year, the prior four
years were the same weekend I moved my daughter into college which
prohibited me from camping.  Last years heat did me in.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Ed
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>   From: annbwass@...
>   To: WarOf1812@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 5:03 PM
>   Subject: Re: [WarOf1812] Re: dog and pony shows was The Price of
the Bicentennial
>
>
>
>   In a message dated 6/28/2006 4:49:15 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
>   tedyeat@... writes:
>
>   Ann,
>   Am now in College Park, but raring to go. I finally got my shako
>   and am waiting on a new flintlock. I've wondered why this
couldn't
>   be a weekend long event. Maybe have a Mock Militia battle if
there
>   aren't enough Brits?
>
>   Talk to the troops. Tried to make it a whole weekend, but the
idea didn't
>   fly. Had hoped the new fence would encourage camping from Friday
night, and
>   we are open to the public on Sundays anyway.
>
>   We keep trying to fine tune the scenarios--maybe someday we'll
get it just
>   right!
>
>   Ann
>
>
>
>
>
>   [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

All-
      As I posted a couple of months ago, it is looking increasingly likely
that I will be relocating to New Orleans in the winter/spring of 2007.
Since then I have been in contact with some reenactors down that way who
have been wonderfully helpful in explaining my local options in regards to a
regiment.  That being said, I thought I should ask the general readership
what events there are down that way other than the Battle of New Orleans
(Mobile?  Pensacola?  Anything related to Jackson's campaign against the
Creeks?).  Just curious.

John Ogden

--
Fortuna audentes favorit.
("Fortune favors the bold.")


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John,
regarding your question as to what units and events there are in the
south. Very little on both counts. January is the month set for the
Battle of  New Orleans, and March is an event "Horsehsoe Bend" (I
think) Dealing with Jackson's Creek War capmpaign in Alabama.
Due to Katrina things are a bit skewed on the event in NEw Orleans.
We used to have the living history portion on Jean Lafite NAtional
Park but with the flooding I have not spoken to or been in contact
with any of the park peoiple since right before the storm. The Park
is in the city of Chalmette (Which was under 14 feet of water for a
long time.)
The actual reenactment of the night battle of the 23rd of December
was usually held at the city park in Chalmete (I forget the name)
and it was part of the original battle field. The city of Chalmete
sponsored the event Reenactors were shuttled from the park to the
convention center and were fed brakfast afterwards the
battle/skirmish would occur. Then everyone ws bussed to the park and
the living history event would start.
Horseshoe Bend is a state part and they put on a skirmish event
there. I've never been and the last three times I've planned on
going something always came up.

Units in the area...There are few as you can immagine due to the
Civil War being the biggest "Thing" around here. (It's still being
fought in some places down here)
British units the 4th  and the 43rd are somewhat local. The 4th has
members in LA. MS. and AL. and probably only 4 active members (I'm
not sure so I don't want to be accused of telling stories)the 43rd
has members in MS. and Tx. We're five members I'm the so called unit
commander (Probably instigator)
US units, there are few members of the 7th US and 4th US in the area
AL. and MS. I really don't see much of them unless it's at an event
or time line gig.

I am sponsoring an 1812 event in December near Natchez MS. on
December 3rd of this year. I don't know who or how many folks will
show up so far I've onl;y gotten one response. There will be no
uniformed British at that event as the British were still sailing
towards New Orleans.

The Battle of New Orleans I assume will occure in January 2007 and
your best bet would be to contact the Battle of New Orleans group in
yahoo, Steve Abolt, Tim Pickles, or some of your Buds.
  I hope this helps!
  John H






--- In WarOf1812@yahoogroups.com, "John Ogden" <johnjogden@...>
wrote:
>
> All-
>      As I posted a couple of months ago, it is looking
increasingly likely
> that I will be relocating to New Orleans in the winter/spring of
2007.
> Since then I have been in contact with some reenactors down that
way who
> have been wonderfully helpful in explaining my local options in
regards to a
> regiment.  That being said, I thought I should ask the general
readership
> what events there are down that way other than the Battle of New
Orleans
> (Mobile?  Pensacola?  Anything related to Jackson's campaign
against the
> Creeks?).  Just curious.
>
> John Ogden
>
> --
> Fortuna audentes favorit.
> ("Fortune favors the bold.")
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

There is a Tenn. Militia group in the Wetumpka, Al. area that does
events in and around Ft. Jackson, AL. Can put you in touch if
interested. They do the event at New Orleans too.

YH&OS
Ted Yeatman
Fell's Point Rifles
1st Md. Rifle BN.

--- In WarOf1812@yahoogroups.com, "John E. Hesselberg"
<bravojeh@...> wrote:
>
> John,
> regarding your question as to what units and events there are in
the
> south. Very little on both counts. January is the month set for
the
> Battle of  New Orleans, and March is an event "Horsehsoe Bend" (I
> think) Dealing with Jackson's Creek War capmpaign in Alabama.
> Due to Katrina things are a bit skewed on the event in NEw
Orleans.
> We used to have the living history portion on Jean Lafite NAtional
> Park but with the flooding I have not spoken to or been in contact
> with any of the park peoiple since right before the storm. The
Park
> is in the city of Chalmette (Which was under 14 feet of water for
a
> long time.)
> The actual reenactment of the night battle of the 23rd of December
> was usually held at the city park in Chalmete (I forget the name)
> and it was part of the original battle field. The city of Chalmete
> sponsored the event Reenactors were shuttled from the park to the
> convention center and were fed brakfast afterwards the
> battle/skirmish would occur. Then everyone ws bussed to the park
and
> the living history event would start.
> Horseshoe Bend is a state part and they put on a skirmish event
> there. I've never been and the last three times I've planned on
> going something always came up.
>
> Units in the area...There are few as you can immagine due to the
> Civil War being the biggest "Thing" around here. (It's still being
> fought in some places down here)
> British units the 4th  and the 43rd are somewhat local. The 4th
has
> members in LA. MS. and AL. and probably only 4 active members (I'm
> not sure so I don't want to be accused of telling stories)the 43rd
> has members in MS. and Tx. We're five members I'm the so called
unit
> commander (Probably instigator)
> US units, there are few members of the 7th US and 4th US in the
area
> AL. and MS. I really don't see much of them unless it's at an
event
> or time line gig.
>
> I am sponsoring an 1812 event in December near Natchez MS. on
> December 3rd of this year. I don't know who or how many folks will
> show up so far I've onl;y gotten one response. There will be no
> uniformed British at that event as the British were still sailing
> towards New Orleans.
>
> The Battle of New Orleans I assume will occure in January 2007 and
> your best bet would be to contact the Battle of New Orleans group
in
> yahoo, Steve Abolt, Tim Pickles, or some of your Buds.
>  I hope this helps!
>  John H
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --- In WarOf1812@yahoogroups.com, "John Ogden" <johnjogden@>
> wrote:
> >
> > All-
> >      As I posted a couple of months ago, it is looking
> increasingly likely
> > that I will be relocating to New Orleans in the winter/spring of
> 2007.
> > Since then I have been in contact with some reenactors down that
> way who
> > have been wonderfully helpful in explaining my local options in
> regards to a
> > regiment.  That being said, I thought I should ask the general
> readership
> > what events there are down that way other than the Battle of New
> Orleans
> > (Mobile?  Pensacola?  Anything related to Jackson's campaign
> against the
> > Creeks?).  Just curious.
> >
> > John Ogden
> >
> > --
> > Fortuna audentes favorit.
> > ("Fortune favors the bold.")
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>

There is a Tenn. Militia group in the Wetumpka, Al. area that does
events in and around Ft. Jackson, AL. Can put you in touch if
interested. They do the event at New Orleans too.

YH&OS
Ted Yeatman
Fell's Point Rifles
1st Md. Rifle BN.

--- In WarOf1812@yahoogroups.com, "John E. Hesselberg"
<bravojeh@...> wrote:
>
> John,
> regarding your question as to what units and events there are in
the
> south. Very little on both counts. January is the month set for
the
> Battle of  New Orleans, and March is an event "Horsehsoe Bend" (I
> think) Dealing with Jackson's Creek War capmpaign in Alabama.
> Due to Katrina things are a bit skewed on the event in NEw
Orleans.
> We used to have the living history portion on Jean Lafite NAtional
> Park but with the flooding I have not spoken to or been in contact
> with any of the park peoiple since right before the storm. The
Park
> is in the city of Chalmette (Which was under 14 feet of water for
a
> long time.)
> The actual reenactment of the night battle of the 23rd of December
> was usually held at the city park in Chalmete (I forget the name)
> and it was part of the original battle field. The city of Chalmete
> sponsored the event Reenactors were shuttled from the park to the
> convention center and were fed brakfast afterwards the
> battle/skirmish would occur. Then everyone ws bussed to the park
and
> the living history event would start.
> Horseshoe Bend is a state part and they put on a skirmish event
> there. I've never been and the last three times I've planned on
> going something always came up.
>
> Units in the area...There are few as you can immagine due to the
> Civil War being the biggest "Thing" around here. (It's still being
> fought in some places down here)
> British units the 4th  and the 43rd are somewhat local. The 4th
has
> members in LA. MS. and AL. and probably only 4 active members (I'm
> not sure so I don't want to be accused of telling stories)the 43rd
> has members in MS. and Tx. We're five members I'm the so called
unit
> commander (Probably instigator)
> US units, there are few members of the 7th US and 4th US in the
area
> AL. and MS. I really don't see much of them unless it's at an
event
> or time line gig.
>
> I am sponsoring an 1812 event in December near Natchez MS. on
> December 3rd of this year. I don't know who or how many folks will
> show up so far I've onl;y gotten one response. There will be no
> uniformed British at that event as the British were still sailing
> towards New Orleans.
>
> The Battle of New Orleans I assume will occure in January 2007 and
> your best bet would be to contact the Battle of New Orleans group
in
> yahoo, Steve Abolt, Tim Pickles, or some of your Buds.
>  I hope this helps!
>  John H
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --- In WarOf1812@yahoogroups.com, "John Ogden" <johnjogden@>
> wrote:
> >
> > All-
> >      As I posted a couple of months ago, it is looking
> increasingly likely
> > that I will be relocating to New Orleans in the winter/spring of
> 2007.
> > Since then I have been in contact with some reenactors down that
> way who
> > have been wonderfully helpful in explaining my local options in
> regards to a
> > regiment.  That being said, I thought I should ask the general
> readership
> > what events there are down that way other than the Battle of New
> Orleans
> > (Mobile?  Pensacola?  Anything related to Jackson's campaign
> against the
> > Creeks?).  Just curious.
> >
> > John Ogden
> >
> > --
> > Fortuna audentes favorit.
> > ("Fortune favors the bold.")
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>

Just a hope for the future (which I have a lot of as the Bicentennial
draws near).
A reenactment of the joint US Marine, Navy and Army raid on the
Pariates in Baritaria.

That side dish has always interested me.  Anyone interested....Any
Pirates out there?

Colin Murphy
USS COnstitution 1812 Marines
& USMCHC

Georgia in January!  Capture of St Mary's and the occupation of Cumberland
Island.

Ed Seufert, Cpl
1812 Royal Marines
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Colin
   To: WarOf1812@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2006 11:38 PM
   Subject: [WarOf1812] Re: 1812 in the South


   Just a hope for the future (which I have a lot of as the Bicentennial
   draws near).
   A reenactment of the joint US Marine, Navy and Army raid on the
   Pariates in Baritaria.

   That side dish has always interested me. Anyone interested....Any
   Pirates out there?

   Colin Murphy
   USS COnstitution 1812 Marines
   & USMCHC





[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Colin,

You might get your wish.  There is a fine gun crew of Baratarians in New
Orleans who turn out each January for the Battle of New Orleans.
Apparently, New Orleans is still a nest of pirates ready to defend their
liberty.  They even have their own Yahoo group.

Gord Deans,
HMS Charwell Landing Party.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Colin" <usmarine1814@...>
To: <WarOf1812@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2006 11:38 PM
Subject: [WarOf1812] Re: 1812 in the South


> Just a hope for the future (which I have a lot of as the Bicentennial
> draws near).
> A reenactment of the joint US Marine, Navy and Army raid on the
> Pirates in Barataria.
>
> That side dish has always interested me.  Anyone interested? ... Any
> Pirates out there?
>
> Colin Murphy
> USS Constitution 1812 Marines
> & USMCHC

All-
      Piracy is such an ugly, judgmental word.  I prefer to refer to these
activities as "pre-emptive salvage operations".

Your servant,
John Ogden

--
Fortuna audentes favorit.
("Fortune favors the bold.")


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I'm located down on the coast at Daphne Alabama which is across the
bay from Mobile, so I'll post a narrative of what I know is going on
for the AL/MS Gulf Coast area.
Before I start I will say that yes, Civil War is the big draw down
here and yes, the majority of the 1812 participants were CW
reenactors. I have been reenacting for twelve years and doing
RW/1812 for six. For me personally, I reached an epiphany when at a
CW reenactment I was camped next to a man who belonged to no unit
and was dressed as Nathan Bedford Forrest. I acknowledged his
impression and then he loftily informed me that HE WAS Nathan
Bedford Forrest. Shortly thereafter I began researching and
participating in Colonial and 1812 events.
The most striking thing about the Creek War and the events on the
coast is that the general public has so little knowledge of these
events. They have vaguely heard of Horseshoe Bend and Ft. Mims….the
Battle of New Orleans being the one touch stone that is commonly
grasped. As a result of a number of factors there is a loose
informal confederation of 1812 reenactors sprinkled among the
coastal Gulf States.

I belong to the "Jackson's Lifeguard" which was a nickname given to
Captain Deaderick's Company of Artillery of TN militia. We portray
the unit with the aid of a 3 lb. cannon and limber. The group is
helmed by Mark Hubbs from the Huntsville AL area and our group can
muster as many as 12 if the forces of the cosmos are aligned. We
also do a generic TN Militia impression when needed.

Some of the events that we try to support every year:

Chalmette-Battle of NO                January
Battle of Horseshoe Bend              March
Ft. Mims                              August (and Hell yes it's hot)
Ft. Jackson                           November


I also belong to a group that is in the process of reconfiguring
here on the Gulf Coast. It is the 4th Foot (the King's Own) and at
our spring muster held at Ft. Gaines we had 10 members present. The
group is helmed by Donald Blackmon. Health issues have forced us to
alter schedules but we hope to be more fully engaged soon. We are
currently finalizing kits and hope to be ready for the field
presently. Outstanding issues are our composite order for Shakos and
belt plates.

Ove Jensen, who is a Park Ranger at Horseshoe Bend has put together
a group that regularly does interpretation at HSB and will travel to
other period NPS sites to lend a hand. They previously did Regular
(39th INF) but have switched to TN militia for their primary
impression. This is an excellent group of about 8-10 and they have
the capability of Artillery also.

Steve Thomas, who is located in Fairhope AL is a member of Steve
Abolts 7th Infantry but he also is very involved in helping historic
sites on the coast do Historical Interpretation. Steve can, and it
seems on a moments notice, put together programs for sites that
range from 1812 militia or US Regular to British/Spanish colonial.
His capabilities also include 1820's-30's US Regulars and Rev War
period. Steve draws on a loose confederation of reenactors here
along the coast and we can usually generate 6-12 for site specific
programs.

Then, of course, you have the usual suspects; Steve Abolt, Tim
Pickles, etc. who can probably point you toward even more Southern
resources. I always make a point of attending anything that Steve A.
is involved in as his knowledge of the period is always informative.


Charlie McCulloh
Jackson's Lifeguard




--- In WarOf1812@yahoogroups.com, "tedyeat" <tedyeat@...> wrote:
>
> There is a Tenn. Militia group in the Wetumpka, Al. area that does
> events in and around Ft. Jackson, AL. Can put you in touch if
> interested. They do the event at New Orleans too.
>
> YH&OS
> Ted Yeatman
> Fell's Point Rifles
> 1st Md. Rifle BN.
>
> --- In WarOf1812@yahoogroups.com, "John E. Hesselberg"
> <bravojeh@> wrote:
> >
> > John,
> > regarding your question as to what units and events there are in
> the
> > south. Very little on both counts. January is the month set for
> the
> > Battle of  New Orleans, and March is an event "Horsehsoe Bend"
(I
> > think) Dealing with Jackson's Creek War capmpaign in Alabama.
> > Due to Katrina things are a bit skewed on the event in NEw
> Orleans.
> > We used to have the living history portion on Jean Lafite
NAtional
> > Park but with the flooding I have not spoken to or been in
contact
> > with any of the park peoiple since right before the storm. The
> Park
> > is in the city of Chalmette (Which was under 14 feet of water
for
> a
> > long time.)
> > The actual reenactment of the night battle of the 23rd of
December
> > was usually held at the city park in Chalmete (I forget the
name)
> > and it was part of the original battle field. The city of
Chalmete
> > sponsored the event Reenactors were shuttled from the park to
the
> > convention center and were fed brakfast afterwards the
> > battle/skirmish would occur. Then everyone ws bussed to the park
> and
> > the living history event would start.
> > Horseshoe Bend is a state part and they put on a skirmish event
> > there. I've never been and the last three times I've planned on
> > going something always came up.
> >
> > Units in the area...There are few as you can immagine due to the
> > Civil War being the biggest "Thing" around here. (It's still
being
> > fought in some places down here)
> > British units the 4th  and the 43rd are somewhat local. The 4th
> has
> > members in LA. MS. and AL. and probably only 4 active members
(I'm
> > not sure so I don't want to be accused of telling stories)the
43rd
> > has members in MS. and Tx. We're five members I'm the so called
> unit
> > commander (Probably instigator)
> > US units, there are few members of the 7th US and 4th US in the
> area
> > AL. and MS. I really don't see much of them unless it's at an
> event
> > or time line gig.
> >
> > I am sponsoring an 1812 event in December near Natchez MS. on
> > December 3rd of this year. I don't know who or how many folks
will
> > show up so far I've onl;y gotten one response. There will be no
> > uniformed British at that event as the British were still
sailing
> > towards New Orleans.
> >
> > The Battle of New Orleans I assume will occure in January 2007
and
> > your best bet would be to contact the Battle of New Orleans
group
> in
> > yahoo, Steve Abolt, Tim Pickles, or some of your Buds.
> >  I hope this helps!
> >  John H
> >
> >
> >
> >

In a message dated 7/7/2006 6:47:06 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
johnjogden@... writes:



All-
Piracy is such an ugly, judgmental word. I prefer to refer to  these
activities as "pre-emptive salvage  operations".






Besides, I thought Lafitte was operating under Letters of Marque, albeit
rather dubious ones.

Ann Wass


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TO:

  "1812 FORCES NORTH AMERICA"


            Unit Commanders,

                     Please Inform your members

==============================


    I am instructed to

                      forward the following

                        L. Lozon ~ AdC
                     Crown Forces North America
==============================

To all 1812 Unit Commanders:

My apologies for getting this to everyone so late, but I wanted to let everyone
know that on Monday I will be sending out a BRIEF unit registration form for
Niagara's upcoming War of 1812 Weekend (July 29-30).  Please take a second to
fill out the form which will be attached (Word Document) and email it back to
me... not to the yahoo groups, but to my address.  Many thanks!


Doug DeCroix
Director of Research & Special Projects
Old Fort Niagara






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Having returned from Tennessee where I attended a 7th USI event at the
Hermitage
visit
http://www.thehermitage.com

The temperature was 98'ish !!!
I think this should be given all, thus I have permission to forward same

----- Original Message -----
From: Tom Fournier

By all means, feel free to forward.


----- Original Message -----
From: Tom Fournier
To: 41st Regiment

41st

When I think about our last two full weekends away, Fort Meigs and Genesee
Village, we have had to deal with high heat and high humidity.  Certainly
not a pleasant element when dressed in our delightful wool coats.

I have posted this before but it is worth reviewing as we do have some more
summer events coming up where heat may be an issue.

Prior to the Event

Do spend some time outdoors in the warmth - perhaps an evening walk, some
yard walk etc.  The exercise will benefit you but the exposure to the heat
will help to acclimate your body to the warmer temperatures.

Start drinking extra glasses or bottles of water a couple of days in advance
of the event.  Make sure that you show up to the event properly hydrated as
a starting point.

At the Event

Seek shade - whenever you can.  If you go to the shade when you are hot and
sweating; you may already be well on your way to heat stress.  Try to stay
ahead of the curve.

Constantly drink water, even if you do not feel thirsty.  There is an old
running adage that says if you are thirsty then it is too late, you are
dehydrated.  As a self-check (sorry for getting personal) when you void
fluid, it should be copious and clear.  If it is darkly coloured or if you
do not have to go for long periods of time, then you are not drinking
enough.

If you have trouble coping with the heat, avoid diuretics such as coffee,
tea or alcohol.

Drink more water.  Oh, if I did not mention it, drink more water.  What is a
few extra trips to the porta potties if it keeps you functional and feeling
good all weekend.

Take care of yourself!

Tom

Q: What is "Fifteen men on a dead man's chest"?

A: A pirates idea of a fair fight.

Some mid-afternoon silliness on a summer day.
Best regards,
Bruce Whittaker

Well, the distinction between piracy and privateering is largely one of
legal technicality.  The authority issuing the letter of marque may not be
recognized by the international community at large.  Lafitte's letters of
marque came from Cartagena (modern Colombia), which was then in the process
of securing its independence from Spain.  That independence (read "national
sovreignty") had not yet been recognized by Spain, Britain nor the United
States.  Therefore, there is a case for Lafitte and co'y to be labelled as
pirates.

On 7/7/06, annbwass@... <annbwass@...> wrote:
>
>
> In a message dated 7/7/2006 6:47:06 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
>
> johnjogden@... <johnjogden%40gmail.com> writes:
>
> All-
> Piracy is such an ugly, judgmental word. I prefer to refer to these
> activities as "pre-emptive salvage operations".
>
> Besides, I thought Lafitte was operating under Letters of Marque, albeit
> rather dubious ones.
>
> Ann Wass
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>



--
Fortuna audentes favorit.
("Fortune favors the bold.")


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In a message dated 7/7/2006 1:45:52 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
johnjogden@... writes:

Lafitte's letters of
marque came from Cartagena (modern Colombia),  which was then in the process
of securing its independence from Spain. That  independence (read "national
sovreignty") had not yet been recognized by  Spain, Britain nor the United
States.


Thanks.  I couldn't remember the particulars. That is why I said his  letters
were "dubious."

Ann Wass


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I grew up down there [born and spent 35 years in Nashville] and wore
wool at events. YES, it was hot, but we'd take salt tablets. Try
West Tenn., Ga. or Mississippi! We did a Rev. War event where we
marched at least two miles in a parade in Washington, Ga.. Talk
about hot. Gatorade is good as well. One thing to consider is
wearing the linen summer coatee if you are down south, or even in
heat further north.

YH&OS
Ted Yeatman
Fell's Point Rifles
--- In WarOf1812@yahoogroups.com, "Lalozon" <lalozon@...> wrote:
>
>
> Having returned from Tennessee where I attended a 7th USI event at
the
> Hermitage
> visit
> http://www.thehermitage.com
>
> The temperature was 98'ish !!!
> I think this should be given all, thus I have permission to
forward same
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tom Fournier
>
> By all means, feel free to forward.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tom Fournier
> To: 41st Regiment
>
> 41st
>
> When I think about our last two full weekends away, Fort Meigs and
Genesee
> Village, we have had to deal with high heat and high humidity.
Certainly
> not a pleasant element when dressed in our delightful wool coats.
>
> I have posted this before but it is worth reviewing as we do have
some more
> summer events coming up where heat may be an issue.
>
> Prior to the Event
>
> Do spend some time outdoors in the warmth - perhaps an evening
walk, some
> yard walk etc.  The exercise will benefit you but the exposure to
the heat
> will help to acclimate your body to the warmer temperatures.
>
> Start drinking extra glasses or bottles of water a couple of days
in advance
> of the event.  Make sure that you show up to the event properly
hydrated as
> a starting point.
>
> At the Event
>
> Seek shade - whenever you can.  If you go to the shade when you
are hot and
> sweating; you may already be well on your way to heat stress.  Try
to stay
> ahead of the curve.
>
> Constantly drink water, even if you do not feel thirsty.  There is
an old
> running adage that says if you are thirsty then it is too late,
you are
> dehydrated.  As a self-check (sorry for getting personal) when you
void
> fluid, it should be copious and clear.  If it is darkly coloured
or if you
> do not have to go for long periods of time, then you are not
drinking
> enough.
>
> If you have trouble coping with the heat, avoid diuretics such as
coffee,
> tea or alcohol.
>
> Drink more water.  Oh, if I did not mention it, drink more water.
What is a
> few extra trips to the porta potties if it keeps you functional
and feeling
> good all weekend.
>
> Take care of yourself!
>
> Tom
>