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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suthren@...
Jul 1, 2006 2:50 pm
Thanks, Ed. And a great 4th to you lads, too! Vic ... From: <Armchairadm@...> To: <WarOf1812@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, July 01, 2006 9:44 AM Subject:...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
To my American friends, (with tongue planted firmly in cheek) Happy Birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday Dear...
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Susan Spencer
susan@...
Jul 5, 2006 1:58 am
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...
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 &...
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 &...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
============================== TO: "1812 FORCES NORTH AMERICA" Unit Commanders, Please Inform your members ============================== I am instructed to ...
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...
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...
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),...
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...
