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I had fouling problems with my Enfield. The nipple would clog long before my comrades would. The acting armourer in my regiment took the nipple home, put it in a vise and used an electric drill to...

Does anyone have a link through which I can see a picture of this flag?

Mint Julep,

Thanks for the post. Thats great advice, one just does not go out and buy something they may like....the unit being portrayed is the standard that each individual should go by.

The...

I've gained some weight and my trousers went through all of the 125th events. Looking at procuring a new uniform. Whom is a good supplier for Confederate shell jackets...cadet grey wool...and same...

Very good impression. Its a shame all of Longstreet's/Hood's Boys weren't on the field at Chickamauga.

Don't want to hijack your thread. PM me if you wish....would like to know who made your...

Tell us about the uniforms to be worn at Chickamauga. Shell jackets? Cadet grey in color? Regular wool or jean wool? Trouser color? I'll be with the 63rd Tennessee/Hardee's Guard Bttn. at that event.

The strap on the pistol has patina on it but the scratched name does not. Thats a big red flag. This suggests the inscribed name has been a late addition. I have a model 1860 sabre that was captured...

Silas,

Can you post a link here when his Perryville page is up?

Any pics of the hand to hand fighting on the hill at the end?

The portajohns were kept clean and stocked with paper at all times. The wash basins beside them were kept full of water and towels. Someone was on top of their game for this one. If you didn't go...

Just arrived home back in Tennessee a few hours ago and wanted to extend my thanks to all those that participated in the 150th Anniversary Battle of Perryville. This was one of the best reenactments...

Thanks, Micah. Its good to hear of balanced numbers. Hope the Federals put on a good show as we are going to do our best, too. I just hope something is done to accurately portray casualties instead...

What kind of numbers, Micah?

Excellent post, great responses. I'll be reading many of these this coming winter. No time during good weather.

Thanks for sharing. That was a unique and memorable experience!

Thanks for the link. Good read.

Micah, I'll be there with my regiment. Perryville has beautiful, rolling country and held at the perfect time of year. Any idea on expected numbers?

Jeff Burress
63rd Tenn Vol Inf

Major,

We were camped almost to the far eastern side of the encampment and saw all kinds of dark clouds with heavy lightening over your way. Did you have high winds as well? Would be my kind of...

Did the Hunley make it?

What a story! I can't believe you have ANY feet left after marching that distance on blacktop. Cudos to you and all the others. Thanks for sharing your experience.

Jeff Burress
63rd Tenn Vol Inf...

Share this experience with us. Were you mostly on dirt/gravel roads (pavement will blister you like crazy)? Approximately how many were on the march? Rain on you? How many miles did you march and how...

Gambit,

I sat with two reenactors and talked about the event while at Loretta Lynn's Restaurant. One fellow told me his gun fired the first shot at saturday's dawn battle and his battery had an...

Yes! We clearly heard you! Everyone over our way was hoping you had a good event. Glad you enjoyed it!

Jeff Burress
63rd Tenn. Vol. Inf.
Hardee's Guard Battalion

Wanted to thank everyone for their efforts that went into the just completed 150th Shiloh. Had fun in spite of the heat. Hope the Army of Tennessee's Shiloh event went real well. Wanted to see them...

I pulled three off of me and still have part of one still embedded under my arm. Another one of our privates took five off of him and another had three. Yes, they were there in abundance. I think we...