Fort Sanders Joint Adjunct October 11-13, 2013

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Here is some information about Burnside's Supplies

The Knoxville Campain, Burnside and Longstreet in East Tennessee" by Earl J. Hess
Page 109

"Ironically Burnside had better prospects for feeding his twelve thousand men in Knoxville than Wilcox did for half that number outside the beseiged city. His men foraged south of the river every day, and he had "a resonable supply of ammunition." On November 21 Burnside reported having a store of half-rations of bread for eight days (although the quality of the bread was questionable), and fifteen days of half-rations of beef. In addition his commissaries could offer a lot of fresh pork, and salt was in plentiful supply for the moment. Burnside issued orders to conserve available food by reducing the rations for everything, reserving as much as possible for the hospitals. "All uneless animals were killed and thrown into the river in order to save forage," he reported.

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"The Knoxville Campain, Burnside and Longstreet in East Tennessee" by Earl J. Hess

Page 107
“Life in the Trenches”
During the course of the siege at Knoxville, Union and Confederate troops endured stretches of duty in uncomfortable holes, dodging bullets and shells while making do with very little to eat. “Raining all of last night and all of to-day,” commented a man in the 100th Pennsylvania, “troops compelled to leave rifle pits because they became flooded with water.”
A substitute for good food was more difficult to find. By November 21 the garrison of Fort Sanders was reduced to a “piece of bran bread about the size of your fist” per day.
Federal soldiers amused themselves by reading books scavenged from houses that they burned between the lines. These houses offered “all sorts of apparel and household goods” useful to cold soldiers. “It seems sacrilegious to see the use made of them,” thought Henry W Tisdale, but the men were destitute as well as bored.

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The Knoxville Campain, Burnside and Longstreet in East Tennessee" by Earl J. Hess

Page 107-108
Knoxville and Its Citizens
The residents of Knoxville reacted to the siege in ways that depended on their political allegiance. “At last we are with our grey-coats once more,” exulted Elisa Bolli, who lived outside the city behind Confederate lines. “They’ve come to fight for our freedom.” Elizabeth Baker Crozier, sister of Dr. James Harvey Baker, had to leave her house when McLaw’s division approached the city on November 17. Her home and that of David Deaderick, who was married to her husband’s sister, lay squarely between the developing battle lines northwest of Knoxville. Crozier managed to return to her house on November 18 but found it had been ransacked. “I was overwhelmed with amazement not knowing what to do,” she recalled. “My wine all drunk, my hams, bacon, butter and sugar all gone.”
The most prominent Unionists in town, however, fled for their lives when Longstreet approached Knoxville. Horace Maynard left on November 14, to be followed by Oliver Temple and Parson Brownlow on the night of November 15. Mrs. Brownlow remained behind and became a paragon in the view of most Federals. Members of the 11th New Hampshire pitched their tents near her house early in the siege, and she took pity on them as they huddled around campfires to dry out from a heavy rain. She invited them to her house for the duration of the siege. Later, when the regimental band serenaded Mrs. Brownlow, the loyal and generous woman gave the regiment some flour, lard, coffee, sugar and eggs.
For Sgt. William Taylor of the 100th Pennsylvania, the residents themselves seemed to be a sorry lot. They were “a wretched wo begone looking set of people,” he wrote home, who “stand at their doors and window like rats at their holes. The men generally wear a very seedy brown colored jean suite, and frequently it is patched all over, and not always with material of the same color.” Taylor had no compliments for Knoxville’s female population either. “They scarcely look like women,” he ungenerously reported. “Withered, yellow and haggard-dressed to match-sometimes with pipe in mouth, spitting out the windows. A pretty one I have not yet seen, but heard of one.”

[Tyler Underwood]

Re: Fort Sanders Joint Adjunct October 11-13, 2013

Anyone who purchased an EAC Richmond Depot just for Chickamauga, will be able to use it again for this one. This is going to be a great time so lets keep the registrations coming in!

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Gents,

Here are the Confederate Uniform Guidelines for the adjunct. Please let me know if you have any questions or need a particular item so we can work with you to help you out. Don't let a piece of gear keep you from coming. Thanks.

Fort Sanders Confederate Uniform Guidelines
Jacket:
1. English Army Cloth (EAC) RD II or III Jacket. Preferred. Great chance to get some mileage out of the jacket you purchased for Chickamauga!!!
2. RD II of another cloth.
3. Plain Military Frock Coat (Limited Use)
4. Commutation Coat (Limited Use)
Trousers:
1. Med blue CS Issue Trousers
2. EAC CS Issue trousers
3. CS Issue Trousers- Jeans, sattenette
Federal Trousers not Allowed
Shoes:
1. Confederate Issue
2. Civilian Boots or Shoes
3. English Issue
4. Federal Issue (allowed but not preferred)
Headgear:
1. Kepi –EAC
2. Civilian Slouch in natural colors.
3. Kepi –Domestic Cloth (not preferred)
Undergarments:
1. Period materials, construction and patterns please.
Accouterments:
Cartridge box, Belt, cap pouch, sling, scabbard.- of 197 reported cartridge boxes reported there were only 39 box slings reported. Vast majority of boxes should be on belts. General analysis is that those bringing English boxes should be only with slings.
1. CS Eastern Theater issue Roller Bucle Belt, Georgia Frame, Any ANV identified plate or buckle.
2. Any ANV identified cartridge or cap box.
3. English issue
4. Limited US gear Early Versions.

Haversacks:
1. Any Richmond, Documented Confederate Style will be accepted.
Knapsacks:
There should be less than half with knapsacks. They were about 50/50 at Chickamauga, however after 5 months of service there would be less!
1. Kibler CS Pattern
2. English Issac & Campbell or Ross & Co.
3. US Double bag in limited numbers
Blankets:
1. CS Issue
2. Civilian Blankets
3. US Blankets in limited numbers.
Ground Covers:
1. Painted CS ground covers.
2. Linseed painted cloths
3. Limited Federal Issue Rubber Blankets.
Canteens:
1. CS Tin Drums
2. CS Wooden
Arms:
1. P53 Enfield
2. M61 Springfield.
3. Lorenz
4. M1816 Conversions and M1842 Springfield (very limited use)

[Coatsy]

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Thanks for posting this Sean. I'll pass it along to the AG guys.

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“The Knoxville Campaign” Earl J. Hess
Page 142
Novermber 28
“Longstreet told McLaws to hit Fort Sanders with three brigades, keeping one in reserve, while Johnson’s two brigades would be ready to offer support. Jenkins would also advance one brigade to the east side of the fort. Longstreet wanted McLaws’s men to advace silently and shout only when they entered the work. McLaws held another conference with his brigade commanders that night, and it was fixed that a heavy skirmish line would advance at 10 p.m., when it was expected they moon might rise now that the sky seemed to be clearing. The firing of Leyden’s Battalion would be the signal for the operation to begin the next morning.
But McLaws decided to not use three brigades after all. The ground was cluttered by felled trees where Ruff’s line joined Humphrey’s, exactly where the attacking columns would assemble. It would be easier to for two rather than three brigades there. Moreover, reducing the number in the attacking force would allow McLaws to place more men on the skirmish line and suppress Union fire. Ruff would form Wofford’s Georgia brigade in column of regiments on the left, while parts of Humphrey’s Mississippi and Bryan’s Georgia brigades would form a similar column on the right. The men were to go in “with a determination to succeed,” bayonets fixed, as the skirmish line poured fire into the embrasures of Fort Sanders until the last minute.
Longstreet instructed Jenkins to advance Anderson’s Georgia brigade to support the left flank of McLaw’s attack force. Anderson was told to aim at a point just East of Fort Sanders and, if McLaws took the work, to wheel left to widen the break. If McLaws was delayed, Anderson was to go right to help him assault the fort. Bratton and Benning were to be ready to follow up behind Anderson and support him.”

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Re: Fort Sanders Joint Adjunct October 11-13, 2013

Just a reminder that early registration must be postmarked by August 23. $30 to that point and $35 for late registration and that is due September 22. I know that's a little ways off but it will be here before we know it. If you need a registration form or have any questions please e-mail me at
fedpard24@hotmail.com Thanks!

[Tyler Underwood]

Re: Fort Sanders Joint Adjunct October 11-13, 2013

Just to let everyone know; this will be the last time this event takes place. Once this event is over the land is going back to pasture so don't miss out on this opportunity and get those registrations in!

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Gents,

There have been some changes to the registration dates and rates that will bennefit us all! The rate will stay $30 for all participants of the adjunct instead of increasing to $35 as previously announced. The forms must be post marked by September 30. There will be no walk-ons. Please email me at fedpard24@hotmail.com for an updated registration form. Thanks.

[Tyler Underwood]

Re: Fort Sanders Joint Adjunct October 11-13, 2013

Just a few days left folks get those registrations in the mail ASAP! Don't forget that you can use the same kit you used for Kershaw's Brigade.

[Chip42]

Re: Fort Sanders Joint Adjunct October 11-13, 2013

We have room on the Fed side as well boys. Simple kit requirements and great history. PM me if you're looking for a home in the 20th Michigan!

[Coatsy]

Re: Fort Sanders Joint Adjunct October 11-13, 2013

Sean, I know there are more guys getting their funds sent in this week. Fashionabley late I figure.

[LibertyHallVols]

Re: Fort Sanders Joint Adjunct October 11-13, 2013

Hey, Sean,
The email you gave for Bev is bouncing on me. Got another? Has there been a change?
Thanks!