Brian , Yes they fought as formed units at times ,not all the time . The colors of volunteer units were made by the mothers and wives of the home town or...
20038
David Lynch
dave8365
Jan 1, 2004 2:32 am
... of ... If I had to guess, I would say that "blb" is the abbreviated "bushel barrel", although this is more often rendered "bbl". Cheers, and Happy New Year...
20037
Smaller, Brian C
briansmaller
Jan 1, 2004 12:52 am
Happy New Year from New Zealand Can anyone help me with these questions please. Did the Kentucky Volunteers carry colours? If so, what did they look like? Did...
20036
HQ93rd@...
hq93rd
Dec 31, 2003 11:40 pm
... And that is written as "bnt". (The bonnet, not my name...) 93rd SHRoFLHU THE Thin Red Line www.93rdhighlanders.com [Non-text portions of this message have...
20035
ray.hobbs@...
dismas_3
Dec 31, 2003 11:30 pm
Reciprocated felicitations, Mr. H., and to all in this crazy, but fun hobby. Yrs etc. Ray Hobbs CO 41st Regt Barton, UC ... [Non-text portions of this message...
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Larry Lozon
lalozon
Dec 31, 2003 11:25 pm
We are now in the midst of Holiday Celebrations, Winter Solstice, Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa. They all cause us to show love and fellowship towards our...
20033
Larry Lozon
lalozon
Dec 31, 2003 11:25 pm
We are now in the midst of Holiday Celebrations, Winter Solstice, Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa. They all cause us to show love and fellowship towards our...
20032
Larry Lozon
lalozon
Dec 31, 2003 11:25 pm
We are now in the midst of Holiday Celebrations, Winter Solstice, Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa. They all cause us to show love and fellowship towards our...
20031
Craig Williams
sgtwarner@...
Dec 31, 2003 9:26 pm
Benton wrote... People being people gave it an ... Benton's head dress is a tad too tight methinks. Perhaps it's two sardines short of a ktl. Craig...
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Jim Brown
jbrown_14105
Dec 31, 2003 5:46 pm
Greetings All, There is interest with some members of Fort Niagara Volunteers (and some staff) to joining an American Unit for the 2004 season. All are (will...
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HQ93rd@...
hq93rd
Dec 31, 2003 5:43 pm
... A blb: During the time of Queen Elizabeth I, it was the fashion in the French court to stand upon one leg and say, "Bibble".* Most often, the courtiers...
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HQ93rd@...
hq93rd
Dec 31, 2003 5:22 pm
... What he said! B 93rd SHRoFLHU THE Thin Red Line www.93rdhighlanders.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Kevin Windsor
kevinwindsorca
Dec 31, 2003 5:10 pm
Hey all, it's New Years eve (day) and I am reading old newspapers. (is there anything more fun) I found a proposal dated Jan 24, 1801 for Ft Niagara and it...
20026
john harris
gasmaster42nd
Dec 31, 2003 2:47 am
Hello to all on the list . I just want to wish everyone a Happy New Year ! Here's hoping 2004 will be better for all of us and I wish everyone good health and...
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PEGGY MATHEWS
sgtlambert
Dec 31, 2003 2:24 am
Related to history and reenacting my brother-in-law gave me the first three volumes from Robert Gardiner's series (as editor) of sea warfare 1793-1815for...
20024
suthren@...
Dec 30, 2003 2:16 pm
Gentlemen With regard to the Crown Forces School Of The Sailor, to be held June 12 2004 at Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, Ontario, please be aware...
20023
usmarine1814
Dec 29, 2003 2:33 am
... place ... As of this moment a Boston event for 2004 would be hard to put together. We are in the process of locating a suitable location. Our Navy Yard is...
20022
reenactor73
Dec 28, 2003 10:31 pm
I was wondering if any of our Boston affiliates has any more info with regaurds to an event for this summer in and around Boston? I have family near their...
20021
Robert White
whiteesq
Dec 27, 2003 7:23 pm
Note: forwarded message attached. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing. http://photos.yahoo.com/ ...
20020
Steve Abolt
sacbg7@...
Dec 27, 2003 2:48 pm
Bob, Anything is possible. It can also mean they have pipe clayed their white trousers to make them appear clean. The thing one must always remember when...
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Steve Abolt
sacbg7@...
Dec 27, 2003 2:33 pm
Regular Riflemen and Artillerymen were issued a "yeoman crowned" shako instead of the tombstone. Perhaps the helmets in the LSM collection are of these ...
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dancingbobd@...
kcbobd
Dec 27, 2003 6:54 am
Hi Mike, Steve & Tim, Questions, but no answers from me. Tim - Regarding you comment about the 1812 British Light Dragoon uniform and the expectation of short...
20017
BritcomHMP@...
Dec 27, 2003 5:24 am
... Now heres a thought, one of the most recognisable items of uniform is the headgear. Is there any posibility that French shakos were being used in any large...
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PEGGY Mathews
sgtlambert
Dec 27, 2003 4:13 am
A very likely theory Steve. I guess the comment about buttons is what really piqued my interest, especially since it seems to be a "hot button" topic. ;-)...
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Steve Abolt
sacbg7@...
Dec 27, 2003 12:13 am
Mike, I think what the author here is referring to is the Americans are in "blue" coats", possibly still retaining white belts instead of black hence pipe ...
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PEGGY Mathews
sgtlambert
Dec 26, 2003 10:54 pm
Yes Tim, they were regulars according to Lossing's history of the war of 1812. In chapter 42 it states: "So, when Jackson perceived, early in September, that...
20013
abateman
abateman2001
Dec 26, 2003 2:23 pm
... From: "Rich Parkinson" ... Now....where did all this come from??? West coast gangsta rapper Snoop Dogg came up with his own language a couple years ago. ...
20012
PEGGY Mathews
sgtlambert
Dec 26, 2003 4:40 am
It all becomes clear now. Thanks! M-Dawg "The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools." --Herbert Spencer ...
20011
Rich Parkinson
parkee66
Dec 26, 2003 4:28 am
I can't believe I actually know the answer to these kind of useless facts. Here's we go.... In the phrase that "minizzle"; has been used here, it means...
20010
PEGGY Mathews
sgtlambert
Dec 26, 2003 3:48 am
So what exactly is the meaning of a minizzle? I've heard it on a commercial, now here. So, wazzat? Michael "If you don't take an interest in politics,...
