Ed's message confirms Lavery's notes, in "Nelson's Navy", on US naval practice. There was, of course, no possibility of admiral's rank, since the USA had no...
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Craig Williams
sgtwarnr@...
Sep 1, 2001 4:35 pm
Actually Richard I was thinking that cobwebs aren't all that sterile, and as far as sugar is concerned, I read about a fellow who was wounded and while in...
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lee caripidis
ditlegrec@...
Sep 2, 2001 7:16 am
The use of sugar to lessen the risk of infection in open wounds predates the 16th century by far. I read somewhere that the ancient Egyptians used honey to...
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Terry Lubka
tlubka@...
Sep 2, 2001 1:47 pm
Does anyone know of a good source for musket flints? Terry...
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Larry Lozon
lalozon@...
Sep 2, 2001 2:00 pm
From: "Terry Lubka" <tlubka@...> ... ........................ ~ the black ones from Smoke and Fire are great! http://www.smoke-fire.com/...
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giiir@...
Sep 2, 2001 2:02 pm
... predates ... Egyptians used ... about it. ... fought over the fate of hundreds ... of ... Having worked for breweries, albeit as an architect, I am aware...
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Dave Hill
dave.bev@...
Sep 2, 2001 10:34 pm
Terry, Andrew Finch has (or had) a source for really good Welsh flints. I believe these were the grey coloured ones we used a few years ago. Dave...
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PEGGY MATHEWS
ciefranche21e@...
Sep 3, 2001 2:55 am
Say, if there are any of the US Marines who fought at the Battle of Georgian Bay on the list I got a great photo of you in your longboat Friday night. Rowing...
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Dan Mangold
webmaster@...
Sep 3, 2001 1:30 pm
I'm rebuilding my links directory after a systems failure. If you have a War of 1812 reenactment Web site that you would like to have listed in the new search...
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Armchairadm@...
Sep 3, 2001 8:37 pm
Mr. Craig; As I'm sure you realize by now; Ship's Coy US Brig Niagara will be unable to attend your event at Platsburg this coming weekend. Please keep us on...
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David Brunelle
brunelle@...
Sep 3, 2001 10:52 pm
Dear Craig, Ask me your questions or give me a call at 705-549-5538! Thanks for the positive comments!! Dave Brunelle BGB 2001 ... From: Craig Williams...
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brookstne@...
Sep 4, 2001 1:44 pm
To one and all....many thanks for your insights--yet again--(are you tired of my gratitude?) and help. I was pretty sure the captain's mast was a disciplinary...
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director
director@...
Sep 4, 2001 2:33 pm
... From: Terry Lubka <tlubka@...> To: <WarOf1812@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2001 9:47 AM Subject: [WarOf1812] Flints ... Track of the...
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director
director@...
Sep 4, 2001 2:37 pm
Sorry to hear this Ed, but we will keep you on our list and hope to see you next year. Don Craig Kent-Delord House Museum ... From: <Armchairadm@...> To:...
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james barnwell
barnlll@...
Sep 4, 2001 3:09 pm
Sara; The book "American Sailing Navy is by Howard Chapelle.It may be of help to you.Try Barnes and Noble. Good Luck! Jim Barnwell ... ...
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james barnwell
barnlll@...
Sep 4, 2001 3:10 pm
Sara; The book "American Sailing Navy is by Howard Chapelle.It may be of help to you.Try Barnes and Noble. Good Luck! Jim Barnwell ... ...
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james barnwell
barnlll@...
Sep 4, 2001 7:36 pm
Try the Black Powder Shop in Auburn,Michigan. James Barnwell ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email alerts & NEW...
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james barnwell
barnlll@...
Sep 4, 2001 7:36 pm
Try the Black Powder Shop in Auburn,Michigan. James Barnwell ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email alerts & NEW...
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Larry Lozon
lalozon@...
Sep 4, 2001 7:46 pm
For those who have asked. " where can I buy that gun?" http://www.longrifles.com/Home/Guns/guns.html...
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lee caripidis
ditlegrec@...
Sep 4, 2001 10:57 pm
Anyone within, say, a three hour drive or so, of Kalamazoo will have no problem in picking up any number of good flints of all sizes from several of the many...
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Scott McDonald
raintree@...
Sep 5, 2001 1:57 am
A member of our unit from New Orleans (not a list member) will be winging his way to Misisenawa and has enquired about the best way to pack up his 2nd model...
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Larry Lozon
lalozon@...
Sep 5, 2001 2:42 am
From: "Scott McDonald" <raintree@...> how members of other units pack up their weapons when they fly to events. ..................... We from the...
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Leonard E Heidebrecht
lheidebrecht@...
Sep 5, 2001 3:11 am
Hi All, Roller buckles first seem to appear in mass production in Sheffield in the early 1840s. They are shown in a number of tool catalogues in the leather...
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PEGGY MATHEWS
ciefranche21e@...
Sep 5, 2001 3:32 am
Cabela's outfitters make an airline approved gun box for long arms. I believe I paid $80US for mine. It's well padded and can carry two muskets or one musket...
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easeufe@...
Sep 5, 2001 4:10 am
In a message dated 9/4/01 11:11:34 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ... Jim/Sara, "The American Sailing Navy" by Howard Chapelle is more concerned with the ...
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Dave Hill
dave.bev@...
Sep 5, 2001 5:35 am
Scott, A number of the members of my unit bought Fenwick hi-tech fly rod cases for our trip to Belgium in 1990. I had room for my musket, bayonet, gaiters and...
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Roger Marsh
frigates@...
Sep 5, 2001 6:25 am
... (SNIP)> You may also try "The Illustrated Companion to Nalson's Navy" by Blake & ... explains and ... (SNIP) These are probably the Mangin ones, are they?...
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Peter Catley
peter.catley@...
Sep 5, 2001 1:13 pm
How about any adjustable rigid ski case? I use a snotube :) Peter Catley ... From: Scott McDonald [mailto:raintree@...] Sent: 05 September 2001...
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dis.general@...
Sep 5, 2001 5:15 pm
Hi Larry, Thanks for noting we have been updating our site. Things as always are crazy and Peter and I don't know which way is up... lots of museum stuff...
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PEGGY MATHEWS
ciefranche21e@...
Sep 5, 2001 7:23 pm
Hi, I'm making a pair of the soft British style knapsacks for my file mate and myself, and wondered about the paint used on the outside. A friend just said to...
