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Imprisoned on the Frontier: the 8th US Infantry at Fort McKavett November 18-20 2011

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  • #31
    Re: Imprisoned on the Frontier: the 8th US Infantry at Fort McKavett November 18-20 2011

    Annette, thank you for the offer and I will keep that in mind as the trip planning starts.

    I have my annual Mess meeting this Saturday and want to try and get a few pards to make the trip with me. I know the event is still almost a year away but is there any info on start and end times? Having that info early will help plan this long distance trip easier, maybe even get a flight at a cheap rate early.
    Respectfully,

    Jeremy Bevard
    Moderator
    Civil War Digital Digest
    Sally Port Mess

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    • #32
      Re: Imprisoned on the Frontier: the 8th US Infantry at Fort McKavett November 18-20 2011

      Jeremy,
      The event would start Friday morning with the POWs marching 2-3 miles being escorted by mounted Texans to the site and end Sunday at 11 am.
      Cody Mobley

      Texas Ground Hornets
      Texas State Troops

      [HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 28, 1863,

      Wanted.

      All ladies in Houston and surrounding counties who have cloth on hand, which they can spare, are requested to donate it to the ladies of Crockett for the purpose of making petticoats for the Minute Men of this county, who have "backed out" of the service. We think the petticoat more suitable for them in these times.

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      • #33
        Re: Imprisoned on the Frontier: the 8th US Infantry at Fort McKavett November 18-20 2011

        Jeremy, Right now I am planning on taking my horse down along with likely another. I will probably have room for two in my crew cab truck if you want to stop in Iowa on your way down.

        Dan
        Dan Chmelar
        Semper Fi
        -ONV
        -WIG
        -CIR!

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        • #34
          Re: Imprisoned on the Frontier: the 8th US Infantry at Fort McKavett November 18-20 2011

          Bump, so that this event won't get buried in mix.
          Cody Mobley

          Texas Ground Hornets
          Texas State Troops

          [HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 28, 1863,

          Wanted.

          All ladies in Houston and surrounding counties who have cloth on hand, which they can spare, are requested to donate it to the ladies of Crockett for the purpose of making petticoats for the Minute Men of this county, who have "backed out" of the service. We think the petticoat more suitable for them in these times.

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          • #35
            Re: Imprisoned on the Frontier: the 8th US Infantry at Fort McKavett November 18-20 2011

            Folks:
            Have any of you found the lists of weapons issued to the frontier Federals and Texicans on the frontier? I have a rifle definitely issued to a US company in West Texas and am trying to figure out which company of the Mounted Rifles ended up with it.
            Dave Stieghan
            dstieghan@mchsi.com
            David Stieghan
            aka, DBAR1918

            US Army Infantry Branch Historian,
            Fort Benning, Georgia

            Former Regular Army Field Artillery Caption, Disabled
            Costumed Interpreter since 1973

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            • #36
              Re: Imprisoned on the Frontier: the 8th US Infantry at Fort McKavett November 18-20 2011

              David,
              What model is it that you have on hand?

              If you can send me the particulars and photos if you have them to: cody.mobley@thc.state.tx.us I'll help you narrow it down.

              Cody
              Cody Mobley

              Texas Ground Hornets
              Texas State Troops

              [HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 28, 1863,

              Wanted.

              All ladies in Houston and surrounding counties who have cloth on hand, which they can spare, are requested to donate it to the ladies of Crockett for the purpose of making petticoats for the Minute Men of this county, who have "backed out" of the service. We think the petticoat more suitable for them in these times.

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              • #37
                Re: Imprisoned on the Frontier: the 8th US Infantry at Fort McKavett November 18-20 2011

                Registration for this event will open in just over two weeks.

                The registration fee for this three day event will be $15.00 (check or money order) or $16.00 through Paypal.

                If you are thinking about attending this event and are wanting to look at airfare, local airports are:
                San Angelo, Tx (~1hr 15 min north)
                Austin, Tx (~3hr 30 min east)
                San Antonio, Tx (~2 hr 30 min south)
                Dallas-Fort Worth, Tx (~4 hr northeast)
                Houston, Tx (~6 hr southeast)

                The site is located 68 miles south west of the geographic center of the state of Texas, in the Texas Hill Country. The drive from Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, or San Antonio is a very easy one to make, mostly rural areas, over beautiful country.

                A link to the printable registration form will be posted on the event website: https://sites.google.com/site/impris...efrontier/home on Feb. 1, 2011.

                I hope to see yall in November.
                Cody Mobley

                Texas Ground Hornets
                Texas State Troops

                [HOUSTON] TRI-WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, October 28, 1863,

                Wanted.

                All ladies in Houston and surrounding counties who have cloth on hand, which they can spare, are requested to donate it to the ladies of Crockett for the purpose of making petticoats for the Minute Men of this county, who have "backed out" of the service. We think the petticoat more suitable for them in these times.

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                • #38
                  Re: Imprisoned on the Frontier: the 8th US Infantry at Fort McKavett November 18-20 2011

                  Thats Great to hear Cody. I am really looking foward to this one.
                  Thanks for all your hard work and research putting this event together for us.
                  Patrick McAllister
                  Saddlebum

                  "Bíonn grásta Dé idir an diallait agus an talamh

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                  • #39
                    Re: Imprisoned on the Frontier: the 8th US Infantry at Fort McKavett November 18-20 2011

                    Wouldn't be a bad one to attend. Has all the right elements.
                    Gregory Deese
                    Carolina Rifles-Living History Association

                    http://www.carolinrifles.org
                    "How can you call yourself a campaigner if you've never campaigned?"-Charles Heath, R. I. P.

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                    • #40
                      Re: Imprisoned on the Frontier: the 8th US Infantry at Fort McKavett November 18-20 2011

                      I might try and swing this. I already have the 8th US impression.
                      Robert Johnson

                      "Them fellers out thar you ar goin up against, ain't none of the blue-bellied, white-livered Yanks and sassidge-eatin'forrin' hirelin's you have in Virginny that run atthe snap of a cap - they're Western fellers, an' they'll mighty quick give you a bellyful o' fightin."



                      In memory of: William Garry Co.H 5th USCC KIA 10/2/64 Saltville VA.

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                      • #41
                        Re: Imprisoned on the Frontier: the 8th US Infantry at Fort McKavett November 18-20 2011

                        The site is excellent and historic. The scenario presents an interesting slice of history. I look forward to attending.
                        Tom Yearby
                        Texas Ground Hornets

                        "I'd rather shoot a man than a snake." Robert Stumbling Bear

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                        • #42
                          Re: Imprisoned on the Frontier: the 8th US Infantry at Fort McKavett November 18-20 2011

                          As do I. That part of Tejas is truly God's Country.

                          I hope that many of the fellers who have come to events like BGR and IPW will come out and support Marse Mobley.

                          Regards,
                          Fred Baker

                          "You may call a Texian anything but a gentleman or a coward." Zachary Taylor

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                          • #43
                            Re: Imprisoned on the Frontier: the 8th US Infantry at Fort McKavett November 18-20 2011

                            I will be there with a picked tongue and I'll bring a Mason jar of picked buffalo tongue.
                            Raul Fuentez
                            Hailing from Parts Unknown:confused:

                            Minion of the Warlord Mess:angry_smi

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                            • #44
                              Re: Imprisoned on the Frontier: the 8th US Infantry at Fort McKavett November 18-20 2011

                              Originally posted by Tejano View Post
                              I will be there with a picked tongue and I'll bring a Mason jar of picked buffalo tongue.
                              "I'd give three dollars for a pickled buffalo tongue!"
                              [SIZE=0]PetePaolillo
                              ...ILUS;)[/SIZE]

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                              • #45
                                Re: Imprisoned on the Frontier: the 8th US Infantry at Fort McKavett November 18-20 2011

                                I was wondering if Ole Robert Stumbing Bear will be in the hill country that week?
                                Larry Young
                                Deo Volente

                                DeQuincy F&AM #279 PM
                                Pelican Civil War Lodge F&AM #1861

                                "ITPW" Survivor"
                                Proud member of "The Independent Rifles"

                                11th TVI
                                "Swamp Angels Mess"
                                Proud decendant of Freeman Hughes 33rd Ark Co. G
                                John McGowan 19th Ark Co.K (Dockerys)
                                D.R. Booth 3rd Ark Co.G Three CReeks Rifles

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