List: I have just read the G & M article over my morning tea. I have the paper delivered, so I did not do a run in my Jammie's, like Don. It is a very good...
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tom4141fournier
Mar 10, 2012 3:38 pm
To build on Ray's post, here are a number of links related to the Globe and Mail's day at the recent symposium in Guelph: The article: ...
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Ray Hobbs
dismas_3
Mar 10, 2012 3:54 pm
List:I recommend the book "Soldiers: Army LIves and Loyalties from Redcoats to Dusty Warriors", published by Jonathan Cape late last year. It is the last book...
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Ian Gardner
natty10000
Mar 11, 2012 11:04 am
Agreed. A good primer for those whose depth of awareness of the War doesn't extend past knowing of Brock, Tecumseh and Laura Secord. Aside from the clanger...
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Ian Gardner
knickerbocke...
Mar 11, 2012 2:26 pm
Agreed. A good primer for those whose depth of awareness of the War doesn't extend past knowing of Brock, Tecumseh and Laura Secord. Aside from the clanger...
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ONeil
denoux3124
Mar 11, 2012 2:27 pm
Just a moment to compliment the art that decorates the group site. It is always engaging....
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buckshotsgt
Mar 11, 2012 10:49 pm
All, The information is now online for the September 2012 Danbury Peninsula (near Marblehead and Sandusky, OH) War of 1812 Bicentennial Event. The event is...
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Greg Renault
renaultgreg
Mar 11, 2012 11:33 pm
How about "Pile Arms" in two ranks? Greg Renault ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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tom4141fournier
Mar 12, 2012 1:58 pm
Credit to our site moderator Jim Yaworksy who has been making an extra effort for some time to put appropriate and timely images up on the Yahoo site. Great...
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Ron
ronpontiac
Mar 12, 2012 5:26 pm
It seems to be a well-kept secret but I just learned, while searching the recently digitalized Upper Canada Land Petitions, that Library and Archives Canada...
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tom4141fournier
Mar 13, 2012 12:32 am
I just had a quick look at some document that I looked at in the microform reading room at the National Library ...WOW!!! What exceptional quality, so much...
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David Brunelle
djb1812
Mar 13, 2012 11:51 am
Hi Everyone, I know that Canada Day is a busy day for everyone and that there is a huge event "The Flight of the Royal George" going on up on the St. Lawrence...
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Dennis McMahon,Esq.
dennismcmaho...
Mar 15, 2012 3:26 pm
                      Dennis McMahon,Esq. 72 Heineberg Road                       Burlington,...
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lee@...
historic.lew...
Mar 16, 2012 7:50 pm
Dear Friends - Thought you might get a kick out of this recruiting article that appeared in the Yankee newspaper (Boston), on March 25, 1814, for the 21st...
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ucmilitiagreen
Mar 17, 2012 12:56 am
Good evening everyone, I've got a buff leather bayonet belt and I'm attempting to portray a common british soldier in 1812. Currently the excess leather from...
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shayna121
Mar 17, 2012 1:33 am
Two pieces of advice: 1) Beware reenactors claiming authenticity unless they are able to source their infomation. 2) Get yourself a copy of "Soldier's...
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ucmilitiagreen
Mar 18, 2012 8:21 pm
Thank you! :) ... [snip]...
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Harry
halondella
Mar 19, 2012 5:21 pm
Raiffe & Chris, The Bayonet belt of our period was a design going back to the AWI. Other than the width of the belts (starting at 2" in 1768, 2 5/8" by 1815),...
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Harry
halondella
Mar 19, 2012 5:25 pm
Forgot one more reference: BRITISH NAPOLEONIC UNIFORMS, page 129, by Carl Franklin. Harry...
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Mark Dickerson
mdickerson44...
Mar 19, 2012 7:03 pm
This is a reminder to all group leaders, merchants, vendors, participants and anybody going to Longwoods. Please have whoever in your unit is responsible for...
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churchy1146
Mar 20, 2012 4:44 pm
Davide Pedersoli & Co. have a flintlock listed that they refer to as a "Mortimer Rifle" (.54 cal, 7 groove). I can find no mention of such a rifle in any of...
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ANDREW BATEMAN
andrew41st
Mar 20, 2012 5:50 pm
The Pedersoli Mortimer rifle isn't military. It is a replica of a British sporting rifle of the early 19th century, possibly as early as our period but more...
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Mark Dickerson
mdickerson44...
Mar 20, 2012 6:40 pm
The Rifle Shoppe also produces a Mortimer Rifle and a Baker. Both I believe are grooved. Mark Dickerson Original ."Mortimer Rifle" (.54 cal, 7 groove). Baker...
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Harry
halondella
Mar 20, 2012 6:57 pm
Best info is in BRITISH MILITARY FLINTLOCK RIFLES 1740-1840 by DeWitt Bailey, chapter 16 and 17. The only British issue rifle of the period was the "Baker" in...
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John Sek
jsekcanada
Mar 21, 2012 4:55 am
Hello Everyone, We are now finalizing our plans for the War of 1812 Grande Parade in Fort Erie on June 23, 2012 and the 200th anniversary for the Battle of ...
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ucmilitiagreen
Mar 21, 2012 10:56 am
Thank you Harry, that was great information. I've just finished modifying my belt according to your specs. It also explains why my bayonet seems to sit a...
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larrylozon
Mar 21, 2012 7:20 pm
============================== TO: "War of 1812 Re-enactors" ============================== I forward the following as a F.Y.I. and to keep you and your...
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floodding
Mar 21, 2012 9:26 pm
Looking for reenactors, individuals or groups. Also "suttlers"; and craftmen. Honourarium,refreshments, food and travel expenses covered. email...
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westhouse03
Mar 21, 2012 9:45 pm
Hello Jon, Where exactly will the camp be located and where will the Sunday battle take place? Where will the re-enactors park and how will they get to the...
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John Sek
jsekcanada
Mar 22, 2012 4:23 am
Hi Dave, The camp and the battle will be held at the battlesite, which the Frenchman's Creek Campground currently occupies. Parking will be off-site. We are...
