Company A Command Structure and Information

[boozie]

Marmadukes Raid Officers and NCO's
September 2008
Captain Harrison Holloway
1st Lt. Skip Owens
2nd Lt. Archibald Campbell
Orderly Scott Busenbark
2nd Sgt. Tim Arnold
3rd Sgt. Preston Todd
Cpl Hyram Bogum
Cpl. Jeremy Bervard
Cpl.Will Eichler
Cpl. David Cravens

1. Apperance:
The four companies of the 32nd Iowa that we a part of Marmadukes time period were constantly being moved from one part of SE Missouri to the other. So, we need to be dirty. Please do not show up with spotless uniforms. They need to show some wear but nothing like a March to the Sea impression.
First Person:
We will maintain first person 100% of the time. If you need to talk about modern issues please leave the camp area and talk in hush tones. The officers and NCO's will enforce this. I do not want to hear about what is on the AC, WWII, Star Wars, College Football(myself and one other Nation Boy are letting tickets to the Iowa game go this weekend. We are just as interested in college football as you are) or anything else.

2. Tents/Gear:
Shelter tents are wanted. Please bring your shelter tent if you have one.
Please review the uniform guidelines for this event. Knapsacks are mentioned but you may use a bedroll if you like. Make sure you wear your gear appropriately.

3. Ammo:
Each participant is expected to bring 100 rounds of ammunition. (This is from battalion) Each should be packaged with percussion caps. You will keep your rounds on your persons.

4. NCO'S:
Each NCO needs to have the appropriate chevrons. You can buy these from a variety of providers.
Each NCO needs to have a blank book, pencil and at least one candle.
You will not need NCO trousers for this. NO Trouser Stripes Please!
Sergeants: Please bring your sergeants tools. That is if you have one.
Corporals: Be ready to work and take care of your boys.


5. Supplies:
We are still in need for a variety of supplies.
Shovels: At least four-six (please have some sort of sling)
Spades: At least four-six (please have some sort of sling)
Axes: We need eight. (please have some sort of sling)
Ammo Boxes: We need four to six.
Rope


6. Inspection:
Before we start off on Friday we will inspect all Co.A gear.
Here is a list of things we will not allow:
Wedding rings (I have not yet seen one image of an Iowa soldier wearing a gold wedding band)
Modern eye wear
Modern jewelry
No Cameras
Modern tobacco products (Modern Chew, Cigarettes)
Basically if I have to list anything else you should not be in our company.


7. Manuals:
Please review:
Casey's Infantry Tactics
Mahan's Outpost
We will have picket posts and skirmish so read up. Del Bello's source is a good start.

8. Into the Piney Woods:
By being in this company you are now invited to be in our company for Into the Piney Woods. Tim Arnold, Preston Todd, Scott Busenbark and Skip Owens and I will meet sometime during the event to discuss Into the Piney Woods.

From the Captain:

Please send me your phone number if I do not have it.
If you have any questions please feel free to call me 319-341-5885 or e-mail me hheadlog@gmail.com ( I do not have a computer at home. So please call me at home if you have urgent questions.
Harrison

[MO-Pard]

First Person:
We will maintain first person 100% of the time. If you need to talk about modern issues please leave the camp area and talk in hush tones. The officers and NCO's will enforce this. I do not want to hear about what is on the AC, WWII, Star Wars, College Football(myself and one other Nation Boy are letting tickets to the Iowa game go this weekend. We are just as interested in college football as you are) or anything else.

Outstanding! Sure this goes without saying at a Campaigner Tactical like this, but a reminder and accountability like this will increase the experience for everyone.

We also have boys giving up Nextel Cup, Maroon 5 and NFL tickets to experience this...FYI

Scott- Great organizational email. One of the best I've seen.

Best Regards

[FlatLandFed]

Brothers Boozie and Jay,
Money Order/Registration will be in tomorrow's mail (I get paid this afternoon).

I have these questions two:

Would Missouri Grand Lodge allow us to have a temporary traveling lodge? I have a copy of the official history that says Brothers from the 1st Nebraska were granted this privilege when in the Cape G area and other parts of Missouri later in the war.

Hmmm? I wonder if that traveling lodge ever closed? If not, we certainly have enough men of quality that we could assemble, could we not? If so, I'll contact Nebraska's Grand Lodge for confiirmation.

Last year we held a raffle to help support preservation in this part of Missouri. Frank A (I think?) urged us in a post related to Marmy's to buy raffle tickets. Is this a new drawing? What is the price of admission? What is the object of our affection?

Cheers,
Paul Hadley
JW, College View 320, AF&AM

[boozie]

Scott- Great organizational email. One of the best I've seen.


Well Holler and I have takled some about this a little, but full credit must go to Holler for the email. I do agree with everything in it. Hope to see you there Jay, just not too close up!:eek:

Glad your able to make it Paul!!

[MO-Pard]

Well Holler and I have takled some about this a little, but full credit must go to Holler for the email. I do agree with everything in it. Hope to see you there Jay, just not too close up!:eek:

Glad your able to make it Paul!!

Well, Bully job to both of you! You make me want to see about going Federal...(?) Especially, living in that fort! If it's too late this time, I definitely need to fall-in Federal with you sometime.

Paul, I am not sure. Mike Kupsch may chime in as he is steward of our lodge, albeit we are in a KS lodge.

Best Regards

[pvt_jb]

Boozie,

I just sent a PM for you and Holler with a few phone #'s.

Also, given we have the room in the car I can bring an ammo box.
One of us in my mess will have a hatchet.
Also, I would be happy to bring the rope. How much, what size, and any particular type? (yellow nylon right? kidding.......:D)

[boozie]

I got the numbers, will get back with you on the rope, getting ready to head out to St. Louis for the weekend.


Boozie,

I just sent a PM for you and Holler with a few phone #'s.

Also, given we have the room in the car I can bring an ammo box.
One of us in my mess will have a hatchet.
Also, I would be happy to bring the rope. How much, what size, and any particular type? (yellow nylon right? kidding.......:D)

[Cfarrell]

Pards,

I picked up 150 feet of hemp rope last month here http://www.hemptraders.com/index.php?cPath=25 for a little over $60 bucks. I got the 12mm, but they have an 8mm for .50 cents if you buy over 50 yards. You can always find a good use for rope...always a worthy investment!

[moarkcav]

Dumb Question.

What does 12 mm translate in to inches? I need it to be at least 1/2 in 3/4 would be better.

Chris Talburt.

[Brian Baird]

12mm is .472 inches or almost 1/2.
use this site to convert:

http://www.onlineconversion.com/length_common.htm

You can get 50 ft of 12mm hemp rope for $28.00 + shipping at:

http://hempbasics.com/store.php?crn=200

If you call in the morning, they usually ship the same day.

Brian Baird

[Terry Sorchy]

Half inch is fine Jeremy.
Terry Sorchy

[moarkcav]

Brian

Thanks for the help. I need a new picket rope for the event. I am only needing 20-30 feet but I guess the extra would not hurt to have in the garage. I had a nice hemp line that has found a new home without me.

Chris Talburt

[Cfarrell]

Chris,

Hemp Traders has a 20mm (about 3/4") rope too. You might want to check the site's Brian mentioned. I orded from Hemp traders and they got it to me within the week.

Regards,

[EVOC]

Hickory bark can come in handy when you have some other pressing business.

[Hairy Nation Boys]

If you plan on registering in Company A please drop me a line ASAP!

I also have everyones phone numbers. So, you do not need to send them. Thanks to those that did.

[AZReenactor]

Things look to be shaping up for a mighty fine time...

[Hairy Nation Boys]

Just an update:
Roster: we have thiry men who have signed up or have told me they are getting their registrations sent in. I would like five more to be on the safe side.

Tools and such:
one ammo box (possibly two)
four shovels
One hatchet
two axes
and rope
Inspection: we will have an inpsection at 11:30 Friday morning. If you are coming after 11:30 or noon(start time) please let me know.

My arrival time will be around 2:00 AM Friday. Skip Owens should be there Thursday evening.

Directions: If you need the directions let me know.

[FlatLandFed]

Captain H,
I have a hatchet I'll bring. It served us well at AHT so I guess it will work in Mizzou. Gotta keep those three pyres pyring.

Re the "flat haversack" thread: As I am arriving at the boat landing after you bully boys already are at the fort, when will rations be issued? Will I miss out? Or could the Iron Chefs hold back a partial portion of vittles for a straggler like me?

Depending on when I can leave Nebraska and if I get lost in the wooded country or chased by the swamp monster or the highway patrol, I will be getting to the jump off point anywhere from 4 pm to 9 pm (!). Will call before I head out on Friday morning (during the registration period) so we can guestimate when I will debark my great white land yacht.

I will have a meal on the road, so will need at least partial rations to get me through Saturday and Sunday morning.

Have purchased some already-assembled arsenal packs from Ox -- they will be at registration to be added to the ammo cache -- and will bring about 80 more rounds with me.

Really looking forward to seeing you folks again. As you will already be in full-on immersion status by the time I arrive, I will do my best to get "in period" as soon as I cross the border. Maybe the just-about-a-mile (where have we heard that before?) solo hike to the camp will help get me in the mood.

Ever forward,
Paul Hadley
Late of the Minnesota First, Co. B

[Hairy Nation Boys]

Paul,

As far as I know you will be alright for rations. We will make sure that you are fed!

[Charles Heath]

As I am arriving at the boat landing after you bully boys already are at the fort, when will rations be issued? Will I miss out? Or could the Iron Chefs hold back a partial portion of vittles for a straggler like me?

Paul,

A certain individual convinced us not to feed pea soup Friday night, and we cookhouse rats are all crushed, curled up in the fetal position, and weeping profusely. Meanwhile, the fellows who would be assigned to clean the kettles are dancing with great joy in the company street.

When will rations be issued?

Colonel Grampy-Newlywed hasn't told us yet, but we have taken note that the officers have an alternate ration plan of a far more collegiate nature.

The good news is the bulk of your fabulous Friday night fare has been cooked and ready to eat since February or March of 2008, although some was cooked later, but intended for an event in mid-June. Eating this particular ration item in the dark or dropping the individual pieces into boiling water to evict the teeming, entrenched, residents is highly advised. The drive-thru at The Triple D Diner (Dave, Dave & Don) is open until 2 a.m., wake us up after that and the rest of the company may be feasting on long pork the next evening.

Will you miss out?

Maybe. To wash this down, you will have an opportunity to enjoy a rare blend of chicory, burnt corn meal, roast ground....oh, I see you already had some, and possibly had some in 2006 not too far from the Brawner Farm, and some of that recycled in June 2008 near Sach's Bridge. Some of this may be leftover from Reoccupation of Fort Sumter.

Rations held in reserve?

Write your Mom today, and tell her how proud she would be of your vegetable consumption. Behind me, on yonder floor cloth, is a box about one cubic foot in size full of little cubes. These little cubes were once, well, you've already had them over on Chin Ridge that fine Sunday morning blended with salt pork. Petey will not be there handing out "gravy" this time around, nor will we be enjoying any of his one-horse Italian humor about Orange Courthouse. I hope you like a certain 184os receipt for beets, seeing how this is April 1863 and the little jokers didn't keep too well over the winter.

That is just Friday night, but a man showing up late, avoiding inspection, and having a haversack full of freshly foraged scallions may have a lot of friends in camp come Saturday afternoon. Just sayin'.

Eating a salad or something green on the way home is highly recommended.

[Hairy Nation Boys]

Make sure you bring some money to buy items from Ezra Barnhouse.

I believe we will have a money exchange but I am not sure.

[Lone Guard]

This does indeed sound like a fantastic event. I'm just hoping my new Brogans arrive on time. . .

[FlatLandFed]

Ezra Barnhouse being there is good news -- I may want to invest in a "deep pie pan" if the federal rations are as going to be in as much of a fluid nature as Chawls implies.

Would this be in the 10:1 scrip to dollars like we used to do with C&J when with the late Army of the Pacific?

Certainly sounds like a well thought out event.

Ever forward,
Paul Hadley

[Terry Sorchy]

I'm mot sure what the excahge rate is but John and Beth will have a vast amount of plunder aboard there wagon. I emplore all federals to invest in some of their fine wares and eatables. In other words bring cash along.:baring_te
Cheers:D
Terry Sorchy