Does anyone know of a website where I can get copies of civil war period forms (daily reports, muster sheets...)?
If not, does anyone have images of BLANK forms that can be emailed to me?
I need any type of period form.
Thanks in advance,
Jimmy
Paperwork
Does anyone know of a website where I can get copies of civil war period forms (daily reports, muster sheets...)?
If not, does anyone have images of BLANK forms that can be emailed to me?
I need any type of period form.
Thanks in advance,
Jimmy
Obtain a copy of a small book "The Company Clerk" by August V. Kautz. I got mine at an NPS bookstore. It has copies of every form needed at company level and instructions for their use and completion.
You can't copy them from the book easily, but if you are (or know someone who is) handy with Excel, you can fashion a reasonable facsimilie easily enough. I know some forms are available in reprints from Bob Sullivan at Sullivan Press.
Schnapps will be along shortly to tell you more than you ever really wanted to know about "paperwork".
Mint Julep
A Proud 5%'er
A Dead Whale or A Stove Boat!
I don't recommend Sullivan press. If things are in stock they are great. If things are on back order you'll never hear from them again.
The Disgruntled Mess
Yuma gonna luv it
Last edited by Silas; 12-06-2009 at 01:20 PM. Reason: added a link to links of reports
Silas Tackitt
"While the original battle [Gettysburg] may arguably be considered the epicenter of the history of the war, the GAC reenactment is not the epicenter of the hobby. To confuse or equate the two is unfortunate. - Bernard Biederman, 6 July 2012
"Authenticity conflicts occur when reenactors from one end of the spectrum attend events at the other end of the spectrum then try to impose their own standards instead of event standards."
To second Silas, the following link will take you to a source for a number of popular forms in both Word and pdf formats, as well as some discussion and explanation.
http://www.authentic-campaigner.com/...ead.php?t=9874
Kautz is the Bible, but it helps to have done it for awhile. Otherwise, he's not always easy to follow.
If you have any specific questions or needs, I may be able to help. You can ask in this thread or e-mail me direct at m.a.schaffner@comcast.net.
It's kind of a hobby within the hobby for me.
M. A. Schaffner
Midstream Regressive Complainer
Try This on for Size
R. Yerby Ray
Pvt
13th NCT Co. B
136th NYVI (when needed)
Spike Head Mess
Newton, NC
Kautz' The Company Clerk is also available at Google Books.
http://books.google.com/books?id=ZGx...age&q=&f=false
Keith Kosek
1st MN, Co. A
http://www.firstminnesota.org/
“The beautiful thing about the truth is, the truth requires your questions. Therefore, there is no competition in art.” - Gary Busey
Thanks for including the google books link to Kautz. I'd looked for it several times in the past, but it had not yet been scanned. It's added to my links page.
Silas Tackitt
"While the original battle [Gettysburg] may arguably be considered the epicenter of the history of the war, the GAC reenactment is not the epicenter of the hobby. To confuse or equate the two is unfortunate. - Bernard Biederman, 6 July 2012
"Authenticity conflicts occur when reenactors from one end of the spectrum attend events at the other end of the spectrum then try to impose their own standards instead of event standards."
Jimmy, it also might benefit you to join the Scriveners Mess Yahoo group started by ol' Schnapps there; it contains way more info on clerking than you ever thought you'd need...
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ScrivenersMess/
Scott McGowan
Wearer Of Many Hats
35th OVI, Co G
19th U.S. Infantry 1st Bat. Co. A
Past Master, Lebanon #26 F&AM
Mar. 9, 1863 Whiskey issued - all the boys drunk - an awful time in camp - frightening - whiskey is a bad thing.
R. H. Foord, Sgt. Later 1st Lt.
35th OVI, Co. K
www.ovcwa.com
www.19thusregulars.com
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