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24th Missouri is hosting a campaigner adjunct for the 2016 Prairie Grove Reenactment. This will be conducted in the same quality manner as the Pea Ridge Adjunct March and the 8th Kansas Chickamauga Adjunct.
Impression will be the 37th Illinois. A hard fought, veteran unit who had proved itself during Pea Ridge.
The 37th Illinois Infantry was organized at Chicago, Illinois and mustered into Federal service on September 18, 1861, nicknamed the "Fremont Rifles" and "Illinois Greyhounds". The regiment suffered 7 officers and 91 enlisted men who were killed in action or who died of their wounds and 5 officers and 164 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 267 fatalities.
Their engagement at the Borden House was referred to as the fiercest firefight of the war.
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1103812396303044/
Research:
Ketzle, Henry. "Diary of Henry Ketzle, Company A, 37th Illinois Volunteer Infantry". Civil War Diary of Henry Carl Ketzle.
These guys force marched from Springfield in three days, They were ragged at the battle of Prairie Grove.
A short march will take place across the Illinois along the original route, and straight in to the engagement per the actual movements of the 37th.
After engagements on Saturday we will have camp set up at the location of Black's Headquarters after the battle. There will be a "Christmas in Camp" theme with period adorned A tents, caroling, and festivity. Feel free to make and bring any period holiday items you wish to have as decoration or comfort. The camp will be set up before we arrive.
Impression Guidelines:
Uniform Items
Coat:
1. State Jacket
2. Sack Coat
Headgear:
1. Forage Cap
2. Civilian Hat
Footwear:
1. Federal issue Jefferson Bootees.
2. Civilian pattern brogans or boots.
Trousers:
1. Sky Blue Foot Trousers
2. Civilian Trousers
Shirt:
1. Civilian Shirt
2. Issue Shirt or Contract Variant
Drawers:
1. Issue Drawers of Canton Flannel
2. Civilian Pattern Drawers
Socks:
1. Hand knit, documented patterns.
Ordnance Equipment
Weapon:
1. European Import Rifle Muskets
2. 1855 Colt Revolving Rifle
3. 1855 Springfield
4. 1842 Springfield
5. 1861 Springfield
Enfields permitted.
Bayonet:
Correct pattern for your weapon with a functional locking ring required.
Waist Belt:
1857 pattern waist belt with US belt plate required. Belts maybe of bridle, waxed or blackened buff leather.
Bayonet Scabbard:
Two-rivet Gaylord pattern bayonet scabbard preferred. All sewn Gaylord pattern bayonet scabbards permitted.
Cap Pouch:
Shield Front cap pouch preferred, all sewn 1850 Pattern cap pouches permitted.
Cartridge Box:
1. 1857 pattern .69 Cal and .58 Cal cartridge boxes.
Personal Items
Canteen:
Federal issue canteen (smooth side) leather sling and twine attachment preferred. .
Haversack:
Federal Painted Haversack
Knapsacks:
1855 Double Bag
Blanket Roll
Blanket:
Federal Issue blanket in Grey or Brown preferred.
Coverlets Permitted
Ground Cloth:
Federal Issue Gum Blanket preferred. Period Oil Cloths permitted.
Shelter Half:
NO SHELTER HALF.
Mess Furniture:
Tin Plate or Canteen Half, Cup and Utensils required. This is a encampment event. Groups are encouraged to utilize a ‘Mess’ structure to cook over company fires, camp kettles and coffee pots. Further direction may come down from company leadership.
Penknives, watches, jewelry, etc. must be of period style. "Comfort items," such as camp hats, balaclavas, scarves, mittens, gloves permitted. NO MODERN EYEWEAR. Period personal hygiene items permitted. Prescription medications/contact lens care items should be concealed in period containers. Smoking items permitted, except for modern cigarettes.
Contact Jonathan Siltman, jonathan.siltman@gmail.com
24th Missouri is hosting a campaigner adjunct for the 2016 Prairie Grove Reenactment. This will be conducted in the same quality manner as the Pea Ridge Adjunct March and the 8th Kansas Chickamauga Adjunct.
Impression will be the 37th Illinois. A hard fought, veteran unit who had proved itself during Pea Ridge.
The 37th Illinois Infantry was organized at Chicago, Illinois and mustered into Federal service on September 18, 1861, nicknamed the "Fremont Rifles" and "Illinois Greyhounds". The regiment suffered 7 officers and 91 enlisted men who were killed in action or who died of their wounds and 5 officers and 164 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 267 fatalities.
Their engagement at the Borden House was referred to as the fiercest firefight of the war.
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1103812396303044/
Research:
Ketzle, Henry. "Diary of Henry Ketzle, Company A, 37th Illinois Volunteer Infantry". Civil War Diary of Henry Carl Ketzle.
These guys force marched from Springfield in three days, They were ragged at the battle of Prairie Grove.
A short march will take place across the Illinois along the original route, and straight in to the engagement per the actual movements of the 37th.
After engagements on Saturday we will have camp set up at the location of Black's Headquarters after the battle. There will be a "Christmas in Camp" theme with period adorned A tents, caroling, and festivity. Feel free to make and bring any period holiday items you wish to have as decoration or comfort. The camp will be set up before we arrive.
Impression Guidelines:
Uniform Items
Coat:
1. State Jacket
2. Sack Coat
Headgear:
1. Forage Cap
2. Civilian Hat
Footwear:
1. Federal issue Jefferson Bootees.
2. Civilian pattern brogans or boots.
Trousers:
1. Sky Blue Foot Trousers
2. Civilian Trousers
Shirt:
1. Civilian Shirt
2. Issue Shirt or Contract Variant
Drawers:
1. Issue Drawers of Canton Flannel
2. Civilian Pattern Drawers
Socks:
1. Hand knit, documented patterns.
Ordnance Equipment
Weapon:
1. European Import Rifle Muskets
2. 1855 Colt Revolving Rifle
3. 1855 Springfield
4. 1842 Springfield
5. 1861 Springfield
Enfields permitted.
Bayonet:
Correct pattern for your weapon with a functional locking ring required.
Waist Belt:
1857 pattern waist belt with US belt plate required. Belts maybe of bridle, waxed or blackened buff leather.
Bayonet Scabbard:
Two-rivet Gaylord pattern bayonet scabbard preferred. All sewn Gaylord pattern bayonet scabbards permitted.
Cap Pouch:
Shield Front cap pouch preferred, all sewn 1850 Pattern cap pouches permitted.
Cartridge Box:
1. 1857 pattern .69 Cal and .58 Cal cartridge boxes.
Personal Items
Canteen:
Federal issue canteen (smooth side) leather sling and twine attachment preferred. .
Haversack:
Federal Painted Haversack
Knapsacks:
1855 Double Bag
Blanket Roll
Blanket:
Federal Issue blanket in Grey or Brown preferred.
Coverlets Permitted
Ground Cloth:
Federal Issue Gum Blanket preferred. Period Oil Cloths permitted.
Shelter Half:
NO SHELTER HALF.
Mess Furniture:
Tin Plate or Canteen Half, Cup and Utensils required. This is a encampment event. Groups are encouraged to utilize a ‘Mess’ structure to cook over company fires, camp kettles and coffee pots. Further direction may come down from company leadership.
Penknives, watches, jewelry, etc. must be of period style. "Comfort items," such as camp hats, balaclavas, scarves, mittens, gloves permitted. NO MODERN EYEWEAR. Period personal hygiene items permitted. Prescription medications/contact lens care items should be concealed in period containers. Smoking items permitted, except for modern cigarettes.
Contact Jonathan Siltman, jonathan.siltman@gmail.com
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