"The Eastern Flank"-Franklin, TN(FED LH)

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“The Eastern Flank”-Federal LH- Franklin, TN

WHO?- Brought to you by the Dippin’ Gourd Mess / Independent Mess.
Open to any Mess/Independents/Units willing to meet the standards
and have a good attitude. Representing Company A, 123d Indiana
Volunteer Infantry Regiment circa November 1864.

WHAT?- A progressive Living History with any proceeds going to the
“Friends of Franklin Battlefield”. Daytime tours and
Demonstrations for spectators, nighttime immersion scenarios
for the Living Historians. Company Field Kitchen/Chow Line.
This is an invite only/no walk on Company sized Living History-
Please pre-register. For an unit/mess/individual invite email Eli
Geery at: rangernparadise@hotmail.com .

WHEN?- June 20^th-22^nd,2008.

WHERE?- Franklin, Tennessee- The Battle of Franklin Civil War Park,
next to the Carnton Mansion.

FEDERAL COMMANDER- Brian Hicks
MILITARY COORDINATORS- Eli Geery, Bill Little
CIVILIAN COORDINATOR*- Nichole Goughnour

*Very limited, but intense civilian scenario-few slots, but promises a very active weekend, those citizens interested in working your tail off please email for invite.

FEDERAL GUIDELINES

Company A, 123d Indiana

Headgear 1)1858 Dress Hat (Hardee Hat)

2) Type II Federal Forage Cap

3) Documented Civilian style hat-MUST BE BLACK!

Tunic 1) Federal Fatigue Blouse (St Louis, Cincinnati and SA)

2) Federal Enlistedmens Frock Coat (NCOs’ only)

Shirt 1) Federal Issue Shirt (wool or donnet)

2) Documented civilian pattern shirt

Trousers 1) Federal Enlistedmens Foot Trousers in Sky blue

Kersey ONLY.-no civilian trousers. NCO stripes

Where appropriate.

Shoes 1) Federal issue bootee or brogan

2) Documented Civilian or Military style boot.

Socks 1) Federal issue cotton

2) Documented civilian wool or cotton

Drawers 1) federal pattern

2) Civilian pattern

Musket 1) 1861 Springfield with appropriate leathers and

Bayonet

2) 1853 Enfield with appropriate leathers and bayonet

Knapsack 1) Federal Double bag or bedroll

Blanket 2) Federal issue blanket in brown or gray

w/ stripes and stitched "US"

Documented civilian style wool or cotton

Blanket or coverlet, floor cover or

Carpet.

Canteens 1) Federal smooth side canteen

***SHELTER HALVES RECOMENDED***

[Silver Spring Guards]

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See ya there Eli

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Re: "The Eastern Flank"-Franklin, TN(FED LH)

Just a bump, there are a limited number of slots-dont wait till the last minute. So far the Citizen response has put the Military to shame!-ELI GEERY

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BUMP....only 12 slots available.

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ATTN MODS: I reposted this as the original post has turned funky, Please delete the original post-as always, thanks


“The Eastern Flank”-Federal LH- Franklin, TN

WHO?- Brought to you by the Dippin’ Gourd Mess / Independent Mess.
Open to any Mess/Independents/Units willing to meet the standards
and have a good attitude. Representing Company A, 123d Indiana
Volunteer Infantry Regiment circa November 1864.

WHAT?- A progressive Living History with any proceeds going to the
“Friends of Franklin Battlefield”. Daytime tours and
Demonstrations for spectators, nighttime immersion scenarios
for the Living Historians. Company Field Kitchen/Chow Line.
This is an invite only/no walk on Company sized Living History-
Please pre-register. For an unit/mess/individual invite email Eli
Geery at: rangernparadise@hotmail.com .

WHEN?- June 20th-22nd,2008.

WHERE?- Franklin, Tennessee- The Battle of Franklin Civil War Park,
next to the Carnton Mansion.

FEDERAL COMMANDER- Brian Hicks
MILITARY COORDINATORS- Eli Geery
CIVILIAN COORDINATOR*- Nichole Goughnour

*Very limited, but intense civilian scenario-few slots, but promises a very active weekend, those citizens interested in working your tail off please email for invite.


FEDERAL GUIDELINES
Company A, 123d Indiana

Headgear 1)1858 Dress Hat (Hardee Hat)
2) Type II Federal Forage Cap
3) Documented Civilian style hat-MUST BE BLACK!

Tunic 1) Federal Fatigue Blouse (St Louis, Cincinnati and SA)
2) Federal Enlistedmens Frock Coat (NCOs’ only)

Shirt 1) Federal Issue Shirt (wool or donnet)
2) Documented civilian pattern shirt

Trousers 1) Federal Enlistedmens Foot Trousers in Sky blue
Kersey ONLY.-no civilian trousers. NCO stripes
Where appropriate.

Shoes 1) Federal issue bootee or brogan
2) Documented Civilian or Military style boot.

Socks 1) Federal issue cotton
2) Documented civilian wool or cotton

Drawers 1) federal pattern
2) Civilian pattern

Musket 1) 1861 Springfield with appropriate leathers and
Bayonet
2) 1853 Enfield with appropriate leathers and bayonet

Knapsack 1) Federal Double bag or bedroll

Blanket 2) Federal issue blanket in brown or gray
w/ stripes and stitched "US"
Documented civilian style wool or cotton
Blanket or coverlet, floor cover or
Carpet.

Canteens 1) Federal smooth side canteen

***SHELTER HALVES RECOMENDED***
__________________
-S.ELI GEERY-
29th Infantry DIV
(Finally Home!)
The Dippin Gourd Mess
MOOCOWS

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Re: A call to Mid-Tenn campaigners!

Just a little over a week left. In lieu of rations, 2 warm period meals will be served in a chow line fashion by refugees. There will be a nominal fee for each meal. Modern currency can be exchanged for "chits" Friday evening. All proceeds will go to battlefield preservation.

Wet Plate Artist Tim parson will be with our company SAT and will give special pricing and the first sittings, he has also agreed to donate a portion of the proceeds from each wetplate sold to battlefield preservation.

[Jon The Beloved]

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I will be there reporting and ready for camp detail. Gonna miss seeing you Eli. I suppose you'll catch us on the next campaign. Hail Columbia!

- Jon Harris

"Dippin' Gourd Mess"

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Jon, Nikki is whipping up a special breakfast, just for you, only 3 chits!

[BrianHicks]

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A quick note to the men who will be in the ranks, I'll be your Officer for the event, but unfortunately, family obligations are such that I'll be arriving either pre-dawn on Saturday Morning, or around midnight on Friday Night.

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Family comes first in all things. We are really fortunate to have Brian as our commander for the weekend, I know he will do a wonderful job, and make it a great experience for all involved.

On a side note, we will be having a wetplate made of the company which will be raffled off SAT evening, all proceeds, of course, will be going to Franklin battlefied preservation efforts.

We still have room in the company for a few more, its a shame more Middle Tennessee Living Historians arent willing to come out and raise some funds for a local site of such great importance. (alright shame session done) SAVE GAS AND HELP PRESERVE A BATTLEFIELD-WHAT MORE COULD ANYONE ASK FOR?

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http://www.carnton.org/

Just found out about this, but Pat Cleburn's sidearm and holster will be on display at Carnton this weekend (first time it has been on the property since the General was laid out there 143 years ago).

[NCPhoenix]

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I belive I talked with you this past weekend at Parker's. I fell in this the 25th Indiana. Anyway I am with the 51st TN but I hang with the Hard Case a good bit since Timothy Arnold is my son.
I could use a little dirrection to get to the place you guys are going to be. Is anyone going to be there Friday night or just come on Saturday?

Well, I guess I should ask for an invite first.

Thanks,

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Guys,
I am sorry, I couldnt make it out there, as you all know-I was in the field. It sounds like everyone had a good time despite the attrition rate. I had 11 people leave me voice mails or emails saying the 'something had come up'. You guys stuck out the heat, set great example and most importantly raised nearly $150 for historic preservation! A hundred and fifty bucks, doesn't sound like much-especially these days, but if every other independant mess followed our example-we wouldnt be fighting to protect battlefields-we would already own them! This brings the total amount raised by our little merry little band of like minds to $466.00, over the past year. That is something to be proud of! I think it is only fitting that you guys decide where this money gets put to use. To stream line the process, I have narrowed the chioces down to 4 sites, all of which are specical,in need and worthy-which ever gets the most votes in a 24 hour period gets the mony raised this past weekend. In event of a tie, we will split the funds between 2 the two sites. Voting starts an midnight June 24th. Thanks again for your efforts, I hate it that I couldnt be there.-ELI

1) Fort Negley- With Brian hosting an event there this October, and it being one we all plan to attend, the money could go to a place where we will can actually enjoy some of the fruits of your labor and helps to build the relationship between the parks department and local livilng historians.
2) Shy's Hill- We are working out the details for a preservation march ending with a living history encampment on top of Shy's Hill on the annie of the battle this year, again you get to see where youre money goes and the building of relationships. The battel of Nashville is to frequently forgotten and overlooked, much like its critical historic sites.
3) The Carter House-what really needs to be said about this one.
4) Manskers Station- I know, and odd candidate, it does however have some Civil War era significance and very important to Tennessee history. This place is in a bad way-if you havent heard, it is being forced to close, an effort is being made to save it-and a rally Tuesday night at Goodlettsville City Hall(6PM). The plan is to raise enough to save it-or close it down for a couple of years to raise funds. Its a wonderful place and a terrible shame. This is the most immediately threatened historic site in Tennessee.

Please reply ONLY if you participated in this Living History. There are a couple of Civilians whom I do not have your email adresses and I wanted you to get your voice in the matter.

[BrianHicks]

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Guys,

1) Fort Negley- With Brian hosting an event there this October, and it being one we all plan to attend, the money could go to a place where we will can actually enjoy some of the fruits of your labor and helps to build the relationship between the parks department and local living historians.

The dates are 7, 8 and 9 November for the Ft. Negley Living History.

Regarding the donation of money. Ft. Negley can not recieve direct monetary donations. Since it is part of the larger Metro Nashville Park s and recreation Dept. any moneys donated must go into the Parks and recreations general fund, form which all Nashville City parks are funded. Our best way to directly impact Ft. Negley, is to show up at an event which will help generate public interest, and help during fatigue duty to work on some aspect of helping preserve the site.


I'd have no issues with the money being split between the other three sites, or all going to any one, and (if any) next year, any money raised going to the next one on the list.