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Ladies & Gentlemen,
Parden my ignorance in this matter as I have done nothing but the military side of the hobby for over 20 years, but I thought it best to go to those with far more knowledge in this matter than I.
My Dilemma,
The woman who has handled the civilian side of my group has had to step down due to failing health and in her place have stepped up, what I refer to as "Jackbooted Thugs in Crinoline". Instead of an all encompassing approach to all aspects and social structures of civilian life during the Civil War they are focused on and I quote; "men & women of privilege" while not concerning themselves at all with, " those poor people". Considering that this completely ignores the majority of the civilian populace of the time, all the while priding themselves in their balls and teas, I am reaching out to you for assistance.
I would like to create a civilian information packet to present to new and potential members who would rather travel to events with their husbands, significant others and families than play the 19th century version of "The Real Housewives". I am striving to keep it simple with an itemized list of everything required, needed or cosmetic for an excellent impression, male or female, of the average civilian. Just as I have done with my military side; a rating system for the best places & passable places for; shoes, trousers, hats, corsets, dresses, bonnets, shirts, blouses and details ad nauseum. I do not see this situation ending well unless we can pull the reins in and bring our authenticity standards for our civlians up while still being civil about the whole matter. For this I am beseaching you for any and all information you can provide me.
Thank you for your time,
Michael Tommarello
1st Sgt.
Co. A, 9th Pa. Reserves
"Iron City Mess"
Parden my ignorance in this matter as I have done nothing but the military side of the hobby for over 20 years, but I thought it best to go to those with far more knowledge in this matter than I.
My Dilemma,
The woman who has handled the civilian side of my group has had to step down due to failing health and in her place have stepped up, what I refer to as "Jackbooted Thugs in Crinoline". Instead of an all encompassing approach to all aspects and social structures of civilian life during the Civil War they are focused on and I quote; "men & women of privilege" while not concerning themselves at all with, " those poor people". Considering that this completely ignores the majority of the civilian populace of the time, all the while priding themselves in their balls and teas, I am reaching out to you for assistance.
I would like to create a civilian information packet to present to new and potential members who would rather travel to events with their husbands, significant others and families than play the 19th century version of "The Real Housewives". I am striving to keep it simple with an itemized list of everything required, needed or cosmetic for an excellent impression, male or female, of the average civilian. Just as I have done with my military side; a rating system for the best places & passable places for; shoes, trousers, hats, corsets, dresses, bonnets, shirts, blouses and details ad nauseum. I do not see this situation ending well unless we can pull the reins in and bring our authenticity standards for our civlians up while still being civil about the whole matter. For this I am beseaching you for any and all information you can provide me.
Thank you for your time,
Michael Tommarello
1st Sgt.
Co. A, 9th Pa. Reserves
"Iron City Mess"
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