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Field Commander’s Report

We expect a large company at Gettysburg with members of the Company C, 4th Infantry from Washington State, several relatives of the Queen of England, a few pick-ups, and a new member who has recently returned from European duty. Remember to call the NR hot line for company our assignment. All-in-all we should have an excellent time.
Please remember to bring plenty of cartridges and caps, and water. We will be in the field all on Saturday, so prepare to eat out of your haversacks. The NR requests that you arrive on Thursday or before noon on Friday. We will be engaged in a battle on Friday afternoon. Camp set-up will be bivouac style. Those who come early should not attempt to set up your tents until the quartermaster has laid out the area, or you will have to move them. Major Mongo will begin to set up camp on Wednesday afternoon.

Until then,
Capt. Don Rivera
Field Commander


Brigade Schedule:

July - August 1998

Date: 2 - 5 July, 1998
Place: Gettysburg, PA
Event:135th Gettysburg
Info: This is the 135th Anniversary reenactment of the Battle of Gettysburg, and will be held at the end of Pumping Station Road, South of Gettysburg. There should be plenty of signs to the event. If you registered on your own, bring your canceled check to prove it. If you haven’t registered walk-ons may not be permitted. This is an NR event, and a Brigade maximum effort event. Check with your NCO to determine the NR battalion to which we are assigned, and our company assignment, or call the NR hot line.
We will be joined by a number of men from the Washington Territory, more from California, as well as two chaps sent over by Queen Victoria.
Remember, it gets HOT and HUMID in July at Gettysburg...Prepare accordingly. If, during the weekend, you should feel sick, STOP what you are doing IMMEDIATELY and let your NCO know. We DO NOT want any casualties this year. Drink plenty of water.
Scenarios: Friday, First Contact, Buford's Stand; Saturday AM, Culp’s Hill, Afternoon, Custer vs. Stuart & Wheatfield/Little Round Top; Sunday AM, Cavalry Battle, Afternoon, full scale (?) Pickett’s Charge.
Uniform: Sack coat, kersey trousers, fatigue hat, polished brass, clean weapon, darkened leathers, full canteen, dog tent, blankets, and foul weather gear.
Directions from the North: US 15 to the Steinwehr Avenue exit, make a right at the end of the ramp and an immediate left onto Bull Frog Road. Make a right at Pumping Station Road and drive about two miles to the red barn which will be the registration area. Directions from the West: Take PA Rte. 30 heading East towards Gettysburg. Take Ortana Road South. Make a left onto PA Rte. 116 heading toward Gettysburg. Make a right onto Camp Gettysburg Road and drive to Pumping Station Road and make a left. The red barn will be on your left.
Directions from the South: US 15 to the Steinwehr Avenue exit, drive toward Gettysburg and take the first left onto Bull Frog Road. This takes you directly to Pumping Station Road where you will turn right and drive about two miles to the red barn which will be the registration area.


Date: July 12, 1998 Sunday
Place: Easton, PA FYI
Event: Heritage Day, Living History & Recruiting Event
Info: This is a one day PAID Living History with an opportunity to set up the recruiting booth and work the crowd. It’s on a Sunday and the participants will be paid. The Regulars did this last year at a historic tavern downtown. This time we will be near the river in the shade of the trees. All we need are some tents with gear and we will do some drill demonstration and participate in the opening of the ceremonies. Civilians are invited and encouraged to attend. Saturday will be a barbecue at Jim Wassel’s house for those who want to come early and of course you can crash there as well. We had a great gluttony fest last year.
Uniform: Full kit with tent and accouterment to show the public. Also, bring a few rounds.
To Jim Wassel’s house. Take 78 East to last exit in PA (Easton) and follow signs to the downtown area. (route 611) continue straight past the McDonalds through town heading for CW statue (Center Square). Continue straight around (half the circle) the circle and keep going straight. You come to a big hill. Go up hill and continue for two lights make a left a Sal’s meat market and go down two and 1/2 blocks, third house on left. 722 Burke St. If going directly to the event, follow same directions but make a right after passing McDonalds and go through one light near bridge and the park is on the left.


Date: July 18, 1998
Place: Carroll County Community College, Westminster, MD
Event: Recruiting Event
Info: This is a one-day event for both civilian and military members. The military will set up our recruiting booth on the campus of the college. We would love to have several members man the recruiting station while a small platoon sets up camp and does living history impressions and a little drill. We could duplicate our successful effort of this past weekend at Gettysburg. Please let Jim Wassel, or me, know whether or not you can attend. We are serious in our recruiting efforts and this will offer us an excellent opportunity to recruit in that part of Maryland. The event has acquired some high powered sponsors which include the Carroll County Office of Tourism, the Carroll County Times Newspaper, the Maryland Humanities Council, and the college itself. There will be ample publicity through newspapers, television, and radio as well as printed brochures and flyers. With the civilians of Sykes’ Regulars, we want to make a good show of it. The event runs from 0930 hours until 1900 hours. For those coming from afar, we can set up on the campus on Friday evening. Water and sanitary facilities will be available Friday and Saturday.
Uniform: We need men in both uniforms, so if you do not have the nine-button frock coat, Hardee hat, scales, dark blue trousers, and white gloves, wear the late war uniform. Of course, clean your weapons, and polish your brass.
Directions: Carroll County Community College is located off of MD Rte 32, South of Westminster, Maryland


Date: 25 - 26 July, 1998
Place: Leister House, Gettysburg, PA
Event: Meade’s Headquarters and Hospital Scenario.
Info: Meade’s HQ Staff revised edition. This year we will revise the format and use more of our people in this popular event for the NPS. The event will need men to serve as wounded with more active roles than the past. We are hoping to bring a compelling and more realistic portrayal of the aftermath at Gettysburg. So come out and help us bring this story to life with the intensity and drama it deserves.
Enlisted Uniform: Late war sack coats, kersey trousers, clean weapons, leathers, canteen, and forage caps. We will be camping on the battlefield.
Directions: U.S. 15 to Gettysburg, the Leister House is South of the Visitors’ Center.


Date: 1 - 2 August, 1998
Place: Ft. Washington, Ft. Washington, MD
Event: The War is Over!
Info: Living History program for both military and civilian. Garrison Duty during the Day and torchlight tour at night. (See Sykes’ Civilian Message.)
Uniform: Fatigue kit.
Directions: I-95 to the Washington Beltway, South on MD 210, Indian Head Highway, to Ft Washington Road. Follow the road to the park.


Date: 29 - 30 August, 1998
Place: Manassas Museum, Manassas, VA
Event: Manassas Living History
Info: This is a paid event and was a very laid-back event last year. We will camp on the museum lawn and drill several times each day for the public. Men in gray will also be present and entertain the visitors too. We found a very nice place to eat nearby, so come out and join in the fun.
Uniform: Late war with clean weapons.
Directions: The Museum is at 9101 Prince William Street, Manassas, VA. Take I-95, U.S. 15. U.S. 17, or I-66 to Manassas, exit at VA Rt 234 which becomes Grant Avenue, and drive to Prince William Street, turning East on Prince William. Please plan to be there and ready to participate by no later than 1000 hours on Saturday and/or Sunday. If you can make only one day, come for the day. We need at least 10 rifles EACH day, or no dinero.


135th Gettysburg
Updates and Information
This is the big one of the year folks. After all the rumor and scuttlebutt about this event it seems like it just may come off. It seems to have been downscaled somewhat from the initial ten million that were supposed to attend. I’m sure it will be fantastic if the organizers have common sense as well the reenactors. Common sense demands paying attention to what your body is telling you in the heat. It obviously bears repeating. If you feel dizzy or sick, drop out of the fight, find some shade and let your NCO’s know about it. Make sure you have plenty of water.
Sykes’ Regulars are expecting some special guest Regulars from the west and from over the ocean. It seems we will be fielding a 50 man company. Lets make them feel welcome and show them the pride we have in representing the Regulars.
Master chef Pete Brooks and a host of favorites will be organizing a company mess. All you have to bring is haversack lunches for as many days as you are attending. Saturday we will be in the field all day and will be eating out of our haversacks. We may have some special eats for out in the field. But make sure you have supplies. Breakfast and dinner will be available starting Friday. We will have a limited menu on Thursday for those arriving early.
 If you arrive before Thursday wait to set up camp as the NR camp has to be laid out. (Wait for Mongo and his big ball of twine) You may have to shifts your digs otherwise. He should have it set up by Wednesday evening.
Don’t forget to bring plenty of cartridges and caps. It’s going to be a showdown and we aren’t going to let the Rebs breathe.
Some of us we’ll be there on Wednesday so come out early and watch all the other poor saps struggle their way in. We should also do a little drill because we’ve been off for a whole month. (Can’t believe we were off for so long)
The following is the most current info from the event organizers. (At least that I’ve been exposed to)
Arrival; best during daylight hours on Tuesday through Friday. Vehicles not allowed in camp after 0800 Friday. If you arrive later than 0800 Friday, walk into camp after registering. Cars allowed into camp after Pickett's Charge on Sunday.
Camping at site is allowed for those who wish to remain until Monday. Emergency number; 717-338-9355. No one under 16 allowed to carry a weapon. Anyone near the age of 16 must bring a photocopy of their birth certificate as proof of age.
Military; camping will be under the trees, but the cutting of poles is forbidden. Bring your own poles.
Civilians; due to the large number of civilians coming to the event, organizers urge everyone that they can only hold a large space open for a reasonable time.
Come early. Federal civilians have two choices. Those who wish to remain close to the federal camp should be directed to the federal "refugee" camp, while those civilians who wish to be closer to the sutlers should be directed to the "federal civilian camp". Civilians who wish to view the battles must proceed to those areas at least one hour before the start of the activity.
All large RVs for reenactors and sutlers must be placed in the "modern camping area" next to the tenting areas.
Water and port-o-johns will be provided. A $25.00 fee will be charged at the registration desk. Please call Glenn LeBoeuf's 24-hour info line at 908-903-1064 and leave your name and number if you need to discuss particulars. He promises to return your call within 24 hours.
Directions
>From the North; Take US 15 to the Steinwehr Avenue exit, make a right at the end of the ramp and an immediate left onto Bull Frog Road. Make a right at Pumping Station Road, and go about two miles to the red registration barn.
From the West; Take PA Rte. 30 East towards Gettysburg. Take Ortana Road South, and make a left onto PA Rte. 116 towards Fairfield. After passing through Fairfield drive to Camp Gettysburg Road, and turn right. Drive to Pumping Station Road, and make a left. The red registration barn will be on your left. There are to be "CW" signs on Camp Gettysburg and Pumping Station roads.
>From the South; Take US 15 North to Steinwehr Avenue. Exit and drive toward town and make a left onto Bull Frog Road. Make a right at Pumping Station Road, and go about two miles to the red registration barn.

Order of Battle
Wednesday, July 1
1100 Custer vs. Stuart cavalry battle
1400 Live mortar fire competition
1500 Custer vs. Stuart (battle continues)
Friday, 3 July
1600 First Contact, Buford's Stand, The Iron Brigade, Heth's Division, Ewell arrives
1800 Confederate sweep
Saturday, 4 July
1000 Hood's advance, The triangular field, 20th Maine, The Wheatfield
1300 Horsemen take the field
1400 PA Reserves, Valley of Death, Bigelow's Battery
1600 Culp's Hill
Sunday, 5 July
0930 Stuart's Grand Review
1330 Pickett's Charge


Sykes' Civilians


Dearest Friends,
I realize that you have not heard from the Civilian Unit much in the past few months, but, alas, I have been busy and remiss in my duties. We have a couple of lovely events happening in July and August that the Civilians would expressly implore the Regulars to attend with us, and give us the support of your friendship and knowledge.
The first event will be on 18 July in Carroll County, Maryland. The College there is having a small event. They would love for all of the Civilian Unit to come and help, but the military would be a nice touch. ( I smell a recruiting opportunity!) Further details/questions should be directed to Nancy Schoppert at nschoppert@carroll.cc.md.us or by phone during business hours at (410) 386-8191. There will be NO registration fee, the water and firewood will be free. Flush toilets (!) will be available.
The second event will be our annual Fort Washington event which will be held on the first weekend of August. This event is our chance to show that the Regulars can do more than shoot guns and speak about battle strategy. The men of the Regulars were living breathing men, who had lives before and after the Late Unpleasantness. The scenario that the National Park Service would like us to present during the day Saturday is a Garrison Day. That evening will be doing a Coming Home 1865 presentation by torchlight. Any questions can be directed to me at: RMason3357@aol.com.
I hope to see you at the previous two events. I, myself, will be endeavoring to attend both and will enjoying seeing you there.

Lori Amodeo
President, Sykes Civilians

A Proposal
A Journey to the Emerald Isle.
An idea has been floating around the campfire for a few months now that a vacation is in order for the lads and lasses of Sykes’ Regulars. A band of Celtophiles in the group have been afflicted with a yearning for green, green hills of Ireland. We sing so many Irish songs, it’s really no wonder. So we are making a proposal that as a group, those interested in touring the land of Blarney make themselves known so that we may ascertain whether a flight and accommodations may be had at hopefully a reduced rate. Several of our band have been to this beautiful island already and hopefully can be talked into serving as tour guides. If anyone has contacts in Ireland this would also be of great service. We may even be able to go in uniform if we can find a host that would be interested in seeing some American Yankees of the Civil War.
This is in the planning stages and we are in hopes of making the trip in the coming year. If anyone is interested please contact Jim Wassel, Jim Nickle or Janice Applegate. The more folks we get to go the more fun we’ll have and the price will hopefully be reduced to a point that will not require a second mortgage.
Think about it.

Signed,
A Blue Leprechaun



The Regulars Unite!
As you may or may not have heard, there has been an effort to unite Regular units from all over the country into a Regular Battalion to fight in the Wheatfield at the 135th Gettysburg. From all available information it seems that this endeavor is going to bear fruit. The structure of the battalions has yet to be finalized but come the day the Regulars will march against the foe in their largest numbers ever. Will Hutchison will command the contingent of Regulars representing the NR.
The 96th PA will add their metal to our company and all told our company should number over 100 men. An actual company size unit. We will be cooperating with other companies of similar size. To have the opportunity to march against the foe as Regulars all is an just a mind boggling concept. As Regulars we maintain a standard of professionalism that is our pride and to put a force together that could be possibly 600 strong with the same standard will be one of the highest highs in our reenacting lives. If you are a Regular you can’t miss this. Our marching into that final field of glory and “moving off in admirable style, with well aligned ranks, facing about from time to time to deliver well-aimed fire and check pursuit”, will be the representation of the pinnacle of the Regulars career. The final march through the Valley of Death. The Regulars were never the same after that march. Don’t Miss It!