I am looking for information on a sword. I know it is a 1885/90 British Cavalry Trooper's sword. What I am looking for is a book or a web site that will have...
Bruce, check out www.oldswords.com ... From: roy winders <rangerroy50@...> To: WarOf1812@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 6:06:56 PM Subject:...
Bruce: Page 30 SHIRE #298 European Swords Stephen Bull ISBN 0-7478-0236-3 $3.75 (Jas. Townsend) Online Catalog at http://www.jastown.com Also purchased SHIRE...
Dear List, Has anyone out there bought/carried/handled/seen the US 1808 pattern cartridge box available through Blockade Runner Sutlery? The price seems much...
http://www.thestar.com/News/Ontario/article/424217 The above link is an interesting little article in the Toronto Star. Thought it might be of interest. I'm...
I am happy to report that Michigan is preparing for the bicentennial as well. This is from the states website: Michigan Commission on the Commemoration of the...
Gentlemen: I'd like to post on this list that a King's 8th Bayonet Belt with K8 brass plate has been stolen from me by a person who also does or is affiliated...
Wonderful Weekend! Beautiful Weather, enthusiastic public and a great concert thrown in for good measure. Camping is one of the best parts of the hobby....
The following is a copy of a letter sent to Governor Jim Douglas regarding the establishment of a Vermont War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission. Thank you. Date:...
Thanks to all for a fine 1812 Midwestern event in Yorkville, IL! Some images from the Lyon Farm 1812 event have been added into a new folder in the photo...
Good evening list! I wanted to take just a quick moment to thank and congratulate the Royal Scots Lights for an absolutely outstanding Longwoods weekend. They...
For those in the southwestern Ontario or Michigan area; Flight example to the Grand Tactical. Detroit to Baltimore, Fri Sept 19 dep 10:15am arr 11:39am ...
War Comes to the Chesapeake : A War of 1812 Speakers Series Co-sponsored by Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum Calvert Marine Museum Friday, May 16, 2008 7:00...
From the London Times of instant date, a shocking story of a mild-mannered Chaplain who apparently "snapped", turning in to a vicious homicidal maniac! Proof...
Hello List! At present I have a seat or two available for a ride to Fort Meigs from London on the Friday evening. If you are in the London area or west towards...
Good afternoon list! I have often heard folks say that they find it difficult to do Fort Meigs and Stoney Creek as they fall on back to back weekends. Please...
Hi Everyone, I've uploaded files related to the drill competition being held at Longwoods this year. Included are the ground rules, the competition layout and...
Greetings all: After a long absence from this forum, I am posting one-year notice of the War of 1812 War College scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2009. The Fort...
List, Several folks have queried about flying to the Grand Tactical this year and I offer the following observations. Washington DC has three major airports:...
============================== "1812 FORCES NORTH AMERICA" Unit Commanders Please Inform your Members ============================== I am requested to forward ...
Naval Establishment Crown Forces North America General Signal May 1st 2008 1812 Privateer Schooner 'Lynx' Update The Lynx Educational Foundation of California...
Today marks the 239th anniversary of the birth of Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG, KP, GCB, GCH, PC, FRS. Please pause a moment to...
Hi, Several updates have been made to the 2008 Grand Tactical Site at http://1812grandtactical.tripod.com/ Arrival information and a link to registration have...
Good evening all! To help some of you who are in the event debate stage for this years Grand Tactical, please allow me to give you some information. Some of...
List, I posted this on the 1812 Progressive Campaigner List. The subject has to do with American Artillery at the Grand Tactical. If some of you are members...
List, One of our soldiers is unable to make it to Longwoods due to lack of personal transportation for reasons which I will not get into here. If there is...