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It might be useful to hear form folks how they got recruited, especially people under the age of 40.

When I was working on my BA, I saw a sign up in the history department and went to a...

Dear Mr. Reed:

Would help us to get a sense of the research you've already done, then we might be able to suggest some additional resources.

1. You mention the Kansas National Guard Museum. ...

Dear Bob:

Glad you like it -- there are a ton of amazing resources linked through that site, and again, the emphasis on that site is civility and research. I'm sure they'll make you welcome and...

Adding my thanks to Mr. Courtney's, I'd never heard of "double nap" and will see if I can find some next time I'm in a fabric store. Most of the Walmarts up this way have stopped carrying any fabric...

Dear Ross:

Very interested in your post -- I'd always understood that cotton flannel isn't appropriate for a period correct shirt. But again my documentation for that is "I've always been...

First of all, thanks for asking the question -- it can open all sorts of opportunitites!

To add to the many suggestions above, I urg you to reach out to the many serious civilian men who have...

Mr. Hensley,

You've proved that not everything can be found through Google. There's a value in having a few good books about the house.

Sincere thanks,
Karin Timour
Period Knitting -- Socks,...

Dear Mr. Becker:

1. 545 captured Confederate flags were given to the US Army War Department after the war. All were stenciled with a number, and linen tags with the capture history of each was...

Dear Matfor:

Welcome to the wonderful world of reenacting! Your enthusiasm is infectious, it's great to have you here!

1. Since you're thinking about a military impression, one of the...

Dear Ma'am:

I wrote that rather confusing post late last night and didn't edit it.

Here is what I meant to say:

Dear Ma'am:
I've got hand woven scarves and fingerless mittens in stock (also...

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Confusing mess that I wrote rather badly and didn't edit.

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What I meant to say:

Dear Sir:
I've got hand woven scarves in stock. These are especially...

Dear Sir:
I've got hand woven scarves in stock.

Scarves
These are handwoven 100% wool, and I have several lengths. I have Dark Red and Dark Blue that are five feet long, and 10 inches wide, all...

Dear Ma'am:

I've got scarves in stock, and wristers, which are fingerless mitts which can cover your whole hand.

Scarves
These are handwoven 100% wool, and I have several lengths. I have Dark...

Would be happy to lay one aside for you. When you're ready to buy, send me a note at "ktimour@aol.com."

Sincerely,
Karin Timour

If you'd like a period correct scarf, I've got period correct wool scarves that were woven on a hand loom. I've got them in stock, in gray, dark red, dark blue, brown and small number (at least one)...

Dear Mr. Simons:

Thank you for writing back, it's good to know you weren't upset.

I do owe you and the readership an apology for mis-remembering Freeman Tilden's name (thanks, Hank, for the...

This post is a little disorganized -- just some fast thoughts on where you might look for samples of surviving hickory cloth. If you've already scoped these out, no problem, just offering them as...

I apologize for upsetting you. I don't advocate doing anything on NPS land without the knowledge and consent of the staff. Indeed, I suspect that if one did, they'd speedily eject you.

It has...

Rob:

Not discounting patriotism as a motivation at all. Just kicking a few notions around in terms of what little we know about this particular guy.

My gggrandfather, the only CW-era veteran...

1. He's the oldest of several (how many?) siblings, he's 21 in 1862 and his father died in 1853, leaving a widow and what was probably several minor children. So when he was 12 or so, he became the...

I remember Tim of the Rowdy Pards talking about his plans for when he would no longer be able to actively campaign. He was planning to put together a serious civilian suit, circa 1880 and wander...

Dear Sir:

A couple thoughts for further research:

1. How was your solider supporting himself? I'm thinking that February in Wisconsin is cold. As a recent immigrant, does he have a job? ...

Dear Sir:

We've never met, but I can recognized a Kindred Sprit when I hear him! I completely understand the desire to "leave the 21st century behind" and do a little time travel. What I've...

Dear Sir:

I would like to support your efforts to realistically and authentically portay a Confederate surgeon. If it is your desire to honor all our ancestors, educate the public and actually...

This morning the following was posted on the AGSAS list serve. I have copied the information here so that those who haven't heard, but who would like to attend his services can make plans.

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