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    Ross, Those aren't "Tampa Nuggets" or "Swisher...

    Ross,

    Those aren't "Tampa Nuggets" or "Swisher Sweets" are they???

    I have been with Craig in a legit "cigar bar" and I know that he has discriminating taste!!

    In fact, I think he once made...
  2. Yes, Dan, but buying land in Tennesse and moving...

    Yes, Dan, but buying land in Tennesse and moving down is always a good thing to do!! :cool:

    By the way, I am going to take a look at that "aparatus" we discussed, a little later today.

    Mark
  3. Authenticity Guidelines for Chickamauga Cavalry Adjunct

    AUTHENTICITY GUIDELINES

    Forrest’s Escort Company
    150th Anniversary of Chickamauga


    At all times during the war the escort would have been armed, equipped and clothed with the best available...
  4. HIstory of Escort, continued....

    History of Forrest's Escort, Continued.......


    DRILL: Forrest considered drill as of the utmost importance and his escort were likely among the best drilled in the entire army. Records indicate...
  5. History of Forrest's Escort

    HISTORY OF FORREST’S ESCORT

    Compiled by Ken R Knopp

    It was once stated, long after the war by one of Forrest’s own veterans that, “any man that can prove he rode with Forrest in the last year...
  6. Announcement!! Chickamauga Cavalry Adjunct!

    To all:

    I am excited to announce to all of you of the mounted persuasion, that we are forming a special group of cavalrymen for the 150th Battle of Chickamauga. We will be portraying one of the...
  7. Thread: Brain Freeze

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    I can vouch for the superb quality of the...

    I can vouch for the superb quality of the sleeping caps made by Ms. Kathy Bradford. I have owned several others over the years, and hers are by far the best. Plus, proceeds go to preservation....
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    Anthony, You might try contacting David...

    Anthony,

    You might try contacting David Jarnigan of C & D Jarnigan in Corinth MS. David is one of the most knowledgeable people on the subject of period leather (tanning, treatment, stitching,...
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    I agree totally, Ross. Mark

    I agree totally, Ross.

    Mark
  10. Thread: Thank You!

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    Using the word "neither" estabilshes the negative...

    Using the word "neither" estabilshes the negative which means the use of "nor" would be a "double negative" and therefore gramatically incorrect...............:p

    Sorry.............

    Mark
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    Amen.....Amen.........Amen! Mark

    Amen.....Amen.........Amen!

    Mark
  12. Folks, I have had a chance to now read Vol II...

    Folks,

    I have had a chance to now read Vol II of the "Unfinished Fight" and it is every bit as informative and interesting to read as was Vol I, if not more!!

    These two volumes are a great...
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    "Personal preference" should really never be your...

    "Personal preference" should really never be your guide for selecting clothing, weapons, accoutrements, etc. but rather what was the most prevalent representation for the unit that you are...
  14. Update!!

    Hello Cavalrymen!

    Allow me to update the progress of the Cavalry Camp of Instruction at the Carnton Plantation in Franklin, TN., that Ken announced a few weeks ago.

    The registrations are coming...
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    Done and thanks for the heads up. Mark

    Done and thanks for the heads up.

    Mark
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    Yes, Brett, I never expected anything like this...

    Yes, Brett, I never expected anything like this when first I bought it from you. After some of my holiday travels concluded, I set the watch and kept it wound. Each day I looked for time loss or...
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    I too will climb on the bandwagon of endorsing...

    I too will climb on the bandwagon of endorsing Brett and the quality of his watches. About two months ago I bought an Elgin (1877 key-wind) and it looks beautiful and works incredibly. In fact, I...
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    Yes, I have read both books. I live...

    Yes, I have read both books.

    I live approximately 40 miles from the area where Jack Hinson lived and the actions of this book were set. While it is very interesting and enjoyable reading,...
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    I can remember my grand-dad using a pocket knife...

    I can remember my grand-dad using a pocket knife on many occasions.

    Mark
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    wow, did not know they were using our footage for...

    wow, did not know they were using our footage for that, too.

    Thanks for posting.

    Mark
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    I certainly am pleased that our C S cavalry...

    I certainly am pleased that our C S cavalry flanking manuever at Perryville was so well appreciated by the Federal infantry. I would have hated to think that that wild ride through the briars,...
  22. Rob, Do you remember and/or did you participate...

    Rob,
    Do you remember and/or did you participate in the cavalry review down near that large field with the bleachers? If I remember correctly there were over 2,000 horses registered. The event...
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    Brett, Great watch and an asset to any...

    Brett,

    Great watch and an asset to any reenactor. Don't sweat his comments.

    If I did not have a house full already, I would buy myself.

    thx,
    Mark
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    [/U] Here, here!!! Could not agree more with...

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    Here, here!!! Could not agree more with this statement.

    Mark
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    Email sent. Mark

    Email sent.

    Mark
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