I've been contemplating a somewhat generic Southern Volunteer impression, and rather than using civilian attire, work on a uniform representative of what would...
Most of that will serve you well in a generic impression, but keep in mind that the majority of Southern units were only armed with government arms and some...
John, Ross is correct. though such items as the Chakos (the correct name for the 1820s trimmed cap) and shoes, most of the volunteers were dressed in...
Gentlemen, Thank You both for your comments and ideas. I really do appreciate it. John ... name for the 1820s trimmed cap) and shoes, most of the volunteers ...
John, I've assembled an 1820's-30's Militia kit that I use for Alabama Volunteers for the Texas War for Independence. Now that I've just moved to Mobile I plan...
Again, interesting comments, and thanks Charlie! My original idea of white roundabouts and gray trousers was that it would have been from War of 1812 surplus...
Excellent reply Charlie! You can't go wrong with anything you listed there. -Ross Lamoreaux, 4th US Inf [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
The widely disseminated suggestion that army surplus was widely available in the 1830s has been published in a number of places: and almost all of it has been...
That's interesting - you are exactly right, there is a widely-held supposition that army surplus stocks were available. Thanks again for keying me in - it...
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Hello, If you know anybody who has been displaced from their homes in Louisiana, Mississippi, or Alabama by Hurricane Katrina. Camping fees have been waived...
These was a mention of a Sunland Tribune article by Canter Brown on the Caloosahatchee River Campaign in 1837-8, particularly regarding the service of the...
Dave, Are you interested in Seminole War living history or just researching? You should not require a Florida library card to procure materials through...
The article by Joe Knetsch that you mentioned, is online at the University of South Florida website. This link is for their search engine. On the left side...
You will not find a more generous person than Dr. Joe. He works for the state of Florida, Bureau of Survey and Mapping. On the Bureau web page he has his own...
Thanks all for the assistance in tracking down the article I was looking for. Right Right now I am researching information on volunteer militia units serving...
David, the closest thing to a complete 2nd Seminole War order of Battle will be found in John T. Spragues "Origin Progress & Conclusion of the Florida War"...
I am not sure if this is what you are looking for when talking about Militia units. The Florida National Guard has published the muster rosters of all the ...
HEADQUARTERS, New Orleans, Jan. 17th 1836 ORDERS: In Conformity with the request of Major General Gaines of the United States Army commanding the western...
The new book edited by John and Mary Lou Missal, the journal of Col Foster, just came back from the publishers. I saw John today, and he showed me his copy. ...
Sounds like an interesting read. What's the title? Where can I get a copy? Chris Kimball <flaterritory@...> wrote:The new book edited by John and Mary...
I just heard back from John Missal. (I can't remember the title--it is sort of long and peculiar--but if you contact the Seminole War Foundation and ask for...
I'm sure someone has the answer to this.. 1. Being a little unfamiliar with the Uniforms and Equipment during the Seminole Indian Wars, Is there a list of...
I reckon I'll have a crack at answering some of your questions David. Here is what you require for a U.S. Infantry impression, 1835-1836, with notes on...
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I tried to find this book on amazon.com but failed. Could someone suggest who's selling it? Better still... can someone tell me what Col. Foster did... a...
Fort Foster's Oct. garrison will be the 15th-16th. See FortFoster.com for details etc. later, ARch. ... From: petitgirard123<mailto:petitgirard123@...> ...
All, I know the bulk of the enlisted militia wore their civilian wear, but what did the officers wear? I read that they were supposed to use current Regular...
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