What Items would you like to see made?

[Eureka Independent]

Hi All,

I know I haven't been very active on the AC. ( I have been keeping my head down sewing and filling orders)

I wanted to see, and ask What Items would you like to see me add to my catalogue as regular items?


I look forward to reading what you have to say,


All the very best

Don S

[prestontoprail]

How about the Federal enlisted frock coat? We need more sources for those, and I know that you can make a darn good frock coat, I've seen one.

[Johnny Lloyd]

Don-

Can you make an Enfield cartridge box/frog/scabbard/ball bag etc.? These seem to be a bit underrepresented in the hobby based upon my readings as of late.

Thanks - Johnny

[Malingerer]

Don,
How about a shelter/fly for us johnny rebs?

[dclarry]

How about the Federal enlisted frock coat? We need more sources for those, and I know that you can make a darn good frock coat, I've seen one.

I second that! Sources for quality frock coats are hard to find.

[Stonewall_Greyfox]

Don,

I've seen several examples of your products made of painted/enamalled cloth. I've been puzzled as to why you haven't offerred waterproof covers for military caps.

How about painted silk/linen cap covers?

Paul

[Mark Headlee]

Don,

If I had a vote I would like to see some pre-war uniforms such as US Mexican War. That would fill a void for us out west!

[LibertyHallVols]

I'll second the nomination for a CS tent fly!

[27thNCdrummer]

I third the nomination for a CS tent fly! It wouldn't hurt to see NC depot jacket. There really aren't that many places that offer them.

[sharpshooter]

Don,

If I had a vote I would like to see some pre-war uniforms such as US Mexican War. That would fill a void for us out west!


Top quality US Mexican War jackets, pants and leathers get my vote!

[DougCooper]

I'll second the nomination for a CS tent fly!

Perhaps the single most under represented anything is CS tentage - and with lots of orders and references to so many tent fly's to so many soldiers, put me down for one.

In fact, nobody makes a US QM spec tent fly either!!!

[wsurugby10]

I'm with the other guys. We need some more quality Federal frocks out there.

[jhuether]

What about expanding your line of Horter, Magee and George accounterments? The belt I ordered from you a few months back is absolutely oustanding. Of course, some good pre-War Regular Army equipage would be nice, too. :D

[Malingerer]

I would also add that nobody is producing a Charleston Depot jacket. I'm kinda' surprised that Neil Rose (Mr. blue-grey kersey) hasn't said anything about that.

[Johnny Lloyd]

Sir,

I second that... Charleston "depot" jackets, which I have tried looking for a pattern... seem to not exist as repros... may we remedy this? I went to academy/college there and there seems to me a dearth of information about goods beng produced in this area during the period.
Heck, it's where the durn war started...:confused:?

-Johnny

[DougCooper]

Sir,

I second that... Charleston "depot" jackets, which I have tried looking for a pattern... seem to not exist as repros... may we remedy this? I went to academy/college there and there seems to me a dearth of information about goods beng produced in this area during the period.
Heck, it's where the durn war started...:confused:?

-Johnny

Charles Childs makes an outstanding (duh) Charleston Depot jacket www.crchilds.com

[Johnny Lloyd]

What part of the link is it on... looked under CS Jackets... I'm dumb and not seein' it, unless it isn't labeled such... are you referring to the 6-button jacket? Neill Rose posted on here an excellent Old South period image and what he believes is a "Charleston Depot" jacket...

-Johnny

[Garrett Silliman]

Don,

I'd love to see a quality reproduction of an imported French Knapsack or the CS copy of one.

Thanks, Garrett

[firstexas]

Hi Garrett,

Don already makes a beautiful French knapsack he copied from an original. I have one and it is by far my favorite pack.

FYI, Bill.

[Cfarrell]

Don makes a lot of gear that isn't listed on his site. He is a first rate craftsman for sure.

[Iron Scout]

Folks,

Wanted to address a couple of items. First (for Johnny), there isn't a derth of information at all, you just have to go look for it! Just because everything isn't on the computer doesn't mean it doesn't exist. I mean, geez, I've got about every early war contractors' name, products, letterhead, etc. Not rocket science; just go to the SC Department of Archives and History. Secondly, I haven't seen an accurate copy of a Charleston depot jacket yet, save one, by Neil Sexton. OK, everyone can shoot me now for that comment!

Neill Rose
PLHA

[Eureka Independent]

Hi All,

Thank you for your input so far( Keep em' comming!)

I will be adding to the catalogue the following so far, ( have made many of these items as custom work for folks)

CS Flys

NC State Jacket

Charleston jacket

A new pattern of NY State Cap

US Dress Coats, I am in the process of getting things tied down to make 2 different US Enlisted frocks with shoulder scales included. I will be producing the first one for filed trial this next month.

One SA Type totally hand sewn and one contract type with large amounts of period machine sewin gto keep the cost down


I do make English Cap boxes ( Both types in whire buff or Black Bridal) I am also now making the Buckle Adjust type sling for the British rifles and rifle muskets ( Thank you to Craig Barry for his help & corrispondence).

I am also making the English Waist Belt and sword belts. with single or double head snake clasps, in white buff, black bridal or London brown. I am also makin gthe Frogs for both the Sword Bayonet and the Socket Bayonets as well. As far as the Ball Bags and The Cartridge boxes. I am needing to learn more about the specifics of their construction & to survey an original for my self & my records.


I am already working on Mexican War era 1833 Jackets , both Type I & Type II. (With special thanks to fellow CMH member Steve Abolt for all his help)

As far as other items go I do special ize in custom work and custom projects. Many of the items in my catalogue are the result of custom projects that folks wanted to have more access to.

Keep the suggestions coming! I value your all of your input!

I look forward to hearing more from you

All the best

Don S

[prestontoprail]

Might as well through the SA infantry jacket into your mix. :D

[Greg Barnett]

What about a early war Tennessee frock, supplied out of the Kentucky and Memphis depots?

[Eureka Independent]

Might as well through the SA infantry jacket into your mix. :D

Hi Preston,

Actually I already do It si listed under the "Kraus Jacket"

From the T.M.D.Co. Catalogue:

"USSC4 US “Krause” Jacket (AKA Ohio Jacket, Or US Volunteer Jacket) (1861-65)
Copied and made after the original used by a Pvt. Krause of Ohio (Unknown unit). This jacket can be seen in period photos of several different of men from Ohio, Illinois & Indiana. This jacket is thought to be a private purchase jacket or a contractor made jacket for state issue. The “Krause” Jacket is mainly period machine sewn with 9 hand sewn corded buttonholes. Sleeves are made with false pointed cuffs and epaulets. This jacket is lined as per the original in cotton denim with a Padded Chest. Made according to the Original………………………….$260.00"

Looking forward to seeing you & Timothy at Outpost!

Don

[Eureka Independent]

What about a early war Tennessee frock, supplied out of the Kentucky and Memphis depots?

Hi Greg,

I have made this for guys before (& Myself) Since so many different varietys of frock are out there. I class this as a Custom Project Garment. I do make them uppon request as well as other items as well as the Stamped "VS" Sheet Brass Belt plate for Militia Leather Belt

All the best

Don S

[IowaYank]

Don, One thing that is not authentically reproduced hardly at all is a Carbine Sling. I know of no vendor besides Doug Kidd that has it in a catalog and there are only a few others that make them custom that I know of.

[Greg Barnett]

Don,
I will keep this in mind. I would like to have one made, as per a photo I have. I will get with you after the new year.
Cheers,

[rebjeb04]

I think some new jackets would be nice, that is reproductions of surviving examples. The Colombus Depots, RD's, Tait, Mystery, and Dept. of Alabama are fairly well represented out there. Some of the "Odd-Ball" stuff would be cool.

Burton Marchbanks civilian coat:D
Shreveport Depot garments
Arkansas Depot Frocks
Vicksburg "tablecloth" shirt pp. 155, Echoes of Glory

[rmassella]

I would like to see a writing kit or a writing and toiletry kit. A reproduction of the Brooks Patent Writing Kit or some documented variation would be nice.

[Mark Headlee]

Don,

While I have it in mind...how about a CORRECT 1833 enlisted fatigue cap(I know there is not much demand for this cap...but one would sure be kewl)! And great about working with Steve Abolt. I doubt he remembers me from my Mexican War days..but I sure remember his great rendition of E. A. Poe's "Eldorado" and "The Raven" at Bents Old Fort about 20 years ago! Those were the days.....

[Eureka Independent]

Don, One thing that is not authentically reproduced hardly at all is a Carbine Sling. I know of no vendor besides Doug Kidd that has it in a catalog and there are only a few others that make them custom that I know of.

Hi Dan,

Actually......I am making these. I have two currently orderd by a couple of fellows.

I am offering Carbine slings complete with swivel for $100 (I can also get original swivels as well on these for an extra $100)


I make the following Carbine Slings:

Pre War in Whaite Buff,

Pre War Blackend Buff

Early War Wax Flesh

Early War type Balck Bridal Leather

Mid Late War Riveted & Sewn Wax Flesh

Mid Late War Riveted & Sewn Bridal Leather



All the best

Don S

[IowaYank]

Don, good to know, you will be getting another order from me next spring sometime for one.

[prestontoprail]

Might as well through the SA infantry jacket into your mix. :D

*Throw* (guess I need to go back to school)

[Eureka Independent]

Hi Preston,

Man I need to read more carefully. I apologize. For some reason or another I was thinking "Volunteer jacket" and not SA Jacket

It is a great suggestion. I will look into making these, as I do make these for folks custom SA & St Louis Mounted jackets.

Sorry about the mix up

Don S

[Suppelsa]

I'll second the nomination for a CS tent fly!

repeated for emphasis

[Eureka Independent]

Hi All,

Well, the Fly has been added, (see my post on the Fly here on the Vendors Announcemtns)


Keep the suggestions coming. What other items would you like to see offerd by Trans-Mississippi Depot Co?

All the best

Don S

[VTGunlock]

How about quality knit federal undershirts? They constituted over 60% of issued shirt and yet virtually no one (aside from Joe H) is producing them.

Priv. Gunlock ThirdVermontVols "The Hemlocks"

[DougCooper]

I got one for you Don - civilian and/or military pattern CS overcoats.

[IowaYank]

Don, one more I thought of. Now that Daley is no longer offering mounted pattern trousers, the list of vendors making them is VERY short.

[Eureka Independent]

Hi All,

Doug,

Good thought. I have a couple of patterns I have on file . I will definately see to adding one or two different patterns to the line up

Dan,

I can easilly add these to the list. Considder it done

All the best

Don