"The Duck River Line-Winter 1863"-JAN 31-FEB 1,2009

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“The Duck River Line”-winter 1863


A tactical immersion event-January 31-Febuary1, 2009



Brought to you by the organizers of “The Calm before the Storm-winter, 1862”, and located the same pristine, private location in Hohenwald, TN. This year offers the opportunity for a full on tactical experience as well as the ultimate test of campaigning ability and field craft.



SCENERIO: Following the battle of Stones River, Confederate forces withdrew south to Tullahoma, Tennessee and drew into line along the sleepy Duck River. As winter developed the lines and tactical situated and gave way to normalcy and routine in both Confederate and Federal ranks. Tasked with maintaining lines of communication and supply, reconnaissance, fortifying, and foraging, troops on both sides of the river became the early warning devices for their respective armies.



This is an invitation only, non spectator, full immersion scenario of a moderate to difficult nature. There will be 35 Enlisted Confederate Infantry slots and 20 Federal Enlisted Infantry slots as well as a limited role for citizens. The scenario will last 30 hours and no one will be allowed to walk on after the start time-you won’t be able to find us!



Confederate Host Unit: The Dippin’ Gourd Mess


Federal Host Unit: The Independent Mess



100% of all proceeds go to a historic preservation organization, chosen by the participants-your money, you decide where it goes!


For more information or for and invite request/guidelines contact ELI GEERY email: rangernparadise@hotmail.com

[Jon The Beloved]

Oh yes.. I will be there. Survival mode will be activated. The rifle will be locked and loaded. Immersion will be the best policy. Hot-natures and hot-heads stay home!

[Hardees Guard Private]

Sounds like an awesome event.Really want to be there for this since its in my neck of the woods!:D

[majdoc]

Finaly something along the lines I just might want to do.

[kaelin]

Dont miss out folks, make plans now and get ready for great immersion weekend!

[Steve Acker]

Do you mind if I post the event information on the ONV site? I'm sure some of us would come down. I miss doing confederate.

Steve Acker

[Hardees Guard Private]

100% of all proceeds go to a historic preservation organization, chosen by the participants-your money, you decide where it goes![/CENTER]


For more information or for and invite request/guidelines contact ELI GEERY email: rangernparadise@hotmail.com



E-mail sent sir.

Respectfully

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Steve, post away. Thanks for the overwhelming immediate responses over 20 people have already committed.

[Mtn.Guerilla]

Eli, please count me in on this as well. The actions and movements, particularly involving the Tullahoma and earlier events leading up to the Chattanooga campaigns, are actions that don't seem get alot of "event" attention.Plus many of my "old" family migrated to that area (Tullahoma/Lynchburg) around 1807, so it would be neat to move on the same land they did. Maybe we can discuss it more at Ft. Negley.
Thanks,
Eric

[Steve Acker]

Some ONV guys went last year and had a grand time. With that said, the we may be able to bring some Johnnies for you.

Steve Acker

[BrianHicks]

If I remember correctly, it was a balmy 9 degrees there this past January.

Yet.... I plan on participating again.

[Matt Woodburn]

Eli,

Several of the Independent Rifles would like to come. Among them Justin Morris, Pat Landrum, Juston Pope, Shannon Tilley, Jamie Barr, and me. It's being talked up among the rest of the boys as well. We'd like to go Confederate for the event. Please let us know if this is acceptable.

[JimConley]

Eli,

Several of the Independent Rifles would like to come. Among them Justin Morris, Pat Landrum, Juston Pope, Shannon Tilley, Jamie Barr, and me. It's being talked up among the rest of the boys as well. We'd like to go Confederate for the event. Please let us know if this is acceptable.

Make that a couple more from Cincinnati as well.

If work permits me, I'll be there if you fellows are able to accommodate a couple more.

[hpotter]

I assume I've got a spot carved out for me Eli. Can't wait to get frost bite on my hands again. I didn't know Tennessee could get that cold.

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Eric, you know you are welcome-try not to get captured this time, as I cant be responsable for your well treatment! See you at Negley. Steve, I always love to see my ONV buddies, I will try to get you guys at a warmer position than last year as I know you guys are drawn to our gentile southern climate!-ELI

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It sure didnt seem a bit colder than 12 degrees to me....

Matt, several of the IRs have already gotten in touch with me-of course we welcome all of you fellas out there, just have everyone that hasnt emailed me, do so and I will be sending out the info packets early next week. rangernparadise@hotmail.com

I have already reached my participant cap, but due to overwhelming interest and the ability to logistically do so-I am going to adjust the number of participants a bit. Still needing FEDS more so than REBS(big suprise). Those that were in attendance last year will be pleasantly suprised at the scenerio for this year, many suprises...

[Mtn.Guerilla]

Eli, a few of us inthe AG were actually interested in going Federal. So maybe we can help balance the numbers on that side at least.
Take care,
Eric

[IowaYank]

Eli, That certainly was a cold event last year, but man was it realistic!! Really made me appriciate what they went through! If I cant get time off for ITPW I will definatley be making another trip down to Howenwald this January.

Dan

[hpotter]

Dan, you mean you were cold? There you have it folks. A man from Iowa has agreed that it was COLD!! In Tennessee of all places. Dan hope you can make it back down this year.

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I have had over 200 responses to this post, and am a bit blown away by the response to my humble little shin dig. I have had to raise the registration cap 5 times so far and still Confederate registration is just about max'd out, but there are still several FED slots. Thanks for the quick reponses and all the interest. Last year was an awesome experience and I guess the word of mouth has gotten around. I will be posting the registration list and sending out info e-packets after Veterans Day.

[Coatsy]

Eli,

Count another Federal in for the event. I'm one of the Armory Guards guys that Eric Brown spoke of.

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Gotcha Coatsy.

[Kiev Thomason]

Eli,
So far I know that me ,Brian Hicks ,CJ and Jordan are down.We will play federal.I am still talking it up so there may be more.

[trippcor]

Sent my registration to go blue yesterday.

[coastaltrash]

Eli,
Both Temperance and Drunkard (respectively) Justins have sent their forms in, along with Brian DesRochers and myself to help stall the advancing federals! But judging from the federals that have signed up, all we need to do is place several good cigars and a few bottles of booze in the trail, and the war is over.

[Matt Woodburn]

Eli,

I have my packet and will send in my form next week when I return to the US. Going Confederate with your gang and the Independent Rifles.

[Capt51stALA]

Getting my packet ready. I plan on going Federal:).

Michael Mumaugh

[Rebelkid01]

Guys, This was a cold event last year. I didn't feel the tips of my fingers for a week after the event.
Thank goodness for bamboo ( Eli, you know what I'm talking about)

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If anyone burns ANY bamboo, I will deficate on your fire!

I have registartions literally pouring in, I will try to have a list registration list posted Monday night, thanks for all the eagerness to lend a hand that nearly every person has displayed. I look forward to seeing this thing unfold, alsmost as much as seeing all my near and far pards.

[majdoc]

Eli
Just took a drive and a little exlporing around Hohenwald and do like what I see. Get the people I have talked to on the ball.
Jim Doc Bruce

[Kiev Thomason]

Eli,
Both Temperance and Drunkard (respectively) Justins have sent their forms in, along with Brian DesRochers and myself to help stall the advancing federals! But judging from the federals that have signed up, all we need to do is place several good cigars and a few bottles of booze in the trail, and the war is over.
Yeah....with my back the way it is that may help.Bring some of the ones we had at the Hard Rock and I will bring some good sippin stuff in trade.:wink_smil

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“The Duck River Line-Winter 1863”



Registration List


Company D, 24th TN (C.S.)

Pat Craddock-Commander
Pat Landrum Brian Chastain
Matt Woodburn Matt (?)
Evan Ellis Stephen Cone
Art Milbert
Shannon Tilley
Brian DeRoaches
Justin Pope
Justin Morris
Derrick Pugh
Jamie Barr
Tyler Gibson
Michael Comer
Tim Ruyle
Nic Clark
Pat Lewis
Cliff Kelley
Jon Harris
Heath Potter
Kealin Vernon
Blake Stewart
Eli Geery
Whit Barr
Gene Barr
Baker Watkins
Tyler Ogg
Steve Aker
Steve Ewing
Steve Brewington
Joe Hill
Jim Conely
Casey Cleveland
Brady Noble
Josh Height
Chad Wrinn






Company D, 2nd TN (U.S.

Brian Hicks-Commander
Bill Little
Josh Fieldhouse
John Duffer
Garrett Silliman
Eric Brown
Kiev Thomason
Brian McGarrahan
Jordan Ricketts
Steve Ewing
Herb Coats
Tripp Corbin
Jerry Ross
Dan Chalmer
Pete Peterson
Joe Smotherman



Citizens

Nichole Goughnour
Augusta Carr
Kimberlee Bruce
Laura Winn
Heather Vernon
Caleb Geery
Terre Lawson

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The Commanders have now been officially announced! I wanted to keep them a secret until the event, but reenactors are a nosey and pushy lot-talk about peer pressure! WE are obviously needing FEDS worse than REBS at this time. Registration closes Christmas Day.

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http://www.tngenweb.org/civilwar/csainf/csa24b.html Confederate unit info

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http://www.tngenweb.org/civilwar/usainf/usa2inf.html Federal Unit info.

[Rebel Yell1863]

Well this event sounds better than 'Calm Before The Storm 62' this past January, but I want to see if the river freezes again! :D

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I have 81 souls pre-registered as of 11/20.

5 Confederate slots left, then Registration for the REB company will be closed.
The first 5 gets them.

Registration for the Federal company will remain open.

We will be heading down to the site this SAT for a scouting/work day-I will try to post some pics of the site next week.

[fahtz]

I threw you an email Eli (via the ac)... i want in! I wanna be one of the cool kids...

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We had a work day out at the site this weekend, we got started on a cabin for the civilians and thouroughly peppered the surrounding trees with .58 caliber balls to add ambiance! We are probably going to have 2 more workdays and may be asking for a handful of local volunteers to help out. As of now, the registration for Confederate company has been CLOSED. If we balance out the FEDS a bit, we may take a few more REBS.

[huntdaw]

While I signed up to be Confederate, I would be willing to switch to Federal to help with the numbers if it looks like you're not going to get enough signed up.

[trippcor]

Come on and join us on the dark side Mr. Comer. We will teach those Johnnies a thing or two. Hey Brian got that mountain howitzer lined up and what about that gatling gun??

[tater]

Sending in CONFEDERATE registration today.

[kaelin]

To all who plan to come, dont eat too much turkey over the holidays, this ground will prepare you for ITPW and Bummers!!

Tripp, stop telling everyone about my Gatling gun!

[coastaltrash]

Tyler is part of the Independent Rifles from the deep south willing to sacrifice our health and adaptation to warm winters in order to join Marse Craddock in crushing the invaders along the Duck River Line!

I'm certainly ready for this one!

[BrettKIllinois]

I am very much looking forward to dawning the blue and traveling south to be a southern yank.

[BrettKIllinois]

Questions about the federal impression:
Greatcoats? Yes or no?
The guidelines mention shelter halfs, which type?

[Kiev Thomason]

Questions about the federal impression:
Greatcoats? Yes or no?
The guidelines mention shelter halfs, which type?

having been there the last go round....I would say yes to the coat.I would not wear it while we are moving but as soon as we stop and make a post for the night it would serve you well.It was 17 :eek:at night when we did it last year and we did not have any overcoats since we were CS.As for the shelter half .I don't know that you will really need it but I would bring whatever one you have just as a extra cover at night.

[BrianHicks]

Regarding Shelter Halves. The event is portraying the Winter of 1862-1863, after the Battle of Stones River. Shelter Halves were initially issued starting in the Spring of 1862. These were the 3-panel versions. The later war versions were two panel constructions. Knowing this... and considering the event scenario, the three panel style is more correct, however... given the extreme climate conditions (last year the high was bout 19 degrees at this site at this time of year) either version of shelter halves will be welcome.

[Greg Barnett]

Eli,
I would like to join my brethren, the Armory Guards, in the Federal line. Please send me a registration packet, if there is one to be had.

Festive Holiday Regards,

[BrettKIllinois]

Thank you for the responses gentlemen.

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Greatcoats are welcomed and highly prized, but I doubt we will need them this year as I am calling for high 60's and lows in the mid high 40's, with lots of sun! I apologize that I havent put more in depth FED requirements-I had those on my thumbdrive from a previous event, and the people that have been asking for invites, really need no guidance. If there are any questions, please email me(rangernparadise@hotmail.com) or the appropriate commander and we wil be glad to answer to the best of our abilities. However, dont bother asking about the scenerio-the Commanders know nothing more than you, and I will will devulge no more info than I have already. Thanks for all the support and response, this is purely an "AC community" event-literally. I will do my best to ensure that there are enough suprises for everyone to take home a few good memories.

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“The Duck River Line-Winter 1863”



Registration List


Company D, 24th TN (C.S.)

Pat Craddock-Commander (WIG)
Pat Landrum (IR/WIG)
Matt Woodburn*(WIG)
Evan Ellis
Art Milbert (AG/WIG)
Shannon Tilley
Brian DeRoaches*(IR/WIG)
Justin Pope*(IR)
Justin Morris (IR)
Derrick Pugh (DGM)
Jamie Barr
Tyler Gibson*(IR)
Michael Comer* (WIG)
Tim Ruyle*(I)
Nic Clark (CDC)
Pat Lewis* (DGM)
Cliff Kelley (DGM)
Jon Harris*(DGM)
Heath Potter*(DGM)
Kealin Vernon*(DGM)
Blake Stewart(DGM)
Eli Geery*(DGM)
Whit Barr(DGM)
Gene Barr
Baker Watkins*(DGM)
Tyler Ogg (DGM)
Steve Aker (ONV)
Steve Ewing (GHTI/WIG)
Steve Brewington
Joe Hill
Jim Conely
Casey Cleveland
Brady Noble
Josh Height
Chad Wrinn
Brian Chastain
Matt (?)
Stephen Cone(DGM)
Steve LaBarre*(ONV)
Jeremy Powell(ONV)
Eric Fair*(ONV)
Cullen Smith(DGM)
Cameron Stinnett
Jerry Hughes SR*(IR)
Jerry Hughes JR*(IR)
David Parent
Mitch Critel*(TGH/WIG)
Bart Boaz
Dale Davidson(CM/WIG)
Eric Wingo(DGM)
Johnny Mangrum(DGM)
Chad Grey(DGM)
Micah Tate(DGM)
Mike Hoover(DGM)


Company D, 2nd TN (U.S.)

Brian Hicks-Commander(AG/WIG)*
Bill Little(IM)
Josh Fieldhouse(IM)
John Duffer(MOOCOWS)
Garrett Silliman (AG/WIG)
Eric Brown (AG/WIG)
Kiev Thomason (AG/WIG)
Brian McGarrahan(TBM)
Jordan Ricketts
Steve Ewing (GHTI/WIG)
Herb Coats(AG/WIG)*
Tripp Corbin(AG/WIG)*
Jerry Ross(CC)
Dan Chalmer
Brian Mikels
Patrick Peterson
Joe Smotherman(MHBS)*
Brent Keen(ONV)*
Micheal Comer(NMG/WIG)*
Mike Hoover
Charles Heath(CR)*
Bill Birney(CR)
Jim Bruce(WCM)*
Andrew Jerram

Citizens

Nichole Goughnour*(DGM)
Augusta Carr
Kimberlee Bruce*(MLBOTG)
Laura Winn(DGM)
Heather Vernon*(DGM) *PAID
Caleb Geery*(DGM)
Terre Lawson

* REGISTRATION PAID

[fahtz]

Alright, I know that Michael Comer is an amzing man and all...but can he really fight CS AND US? I dunno if he can...

[Bushrod Carter]

I he AND Steve Ewing must be super men...because they are both on each side! WOW!

[fahtz]

SPIES!!!!! Let's drum them out of the ranks and shoot them! I will bring the Waffle Schnapps for the mourning...or celebration, which ever you choose.

[huntdaw]

It's that multiple personality thing. I'll be on one side and my other personality - Little Stevey - will be on the other. I pity whichever side gets Little Stevey. :confused_

I offered to go Fed to help with the numbers if needed. Just let me know which side I'm actually on and I'll do it. There's plenty of fellows on both sides I enjoy spending time with.

Actually, I probably ought to stay Confederate since I've got a buddy coming to do that side with me and we're going to be spooning pards.

[Jon The Beloved]

Ya'll give Eli a break.. if it's a break you're not giving him. Otherwise.. I will tell you that the number of those who have made some verbal commitment more than make up for those double listed names. That's great!

O.. and Eli.. I sure hope you're right about the above freezing temperatures.. that would be a godsend!

[csabugler]

Dang, what sort of crystal ball does Eli have for weather? I don't trust the forecast around here beyond maybe tomorrow night!! :rolleyes:

[fahtz]

We are giving Eli a break.. it is more Comer and Scuba Steve that we are giving a hard time to... being all fence sitter like...

[Mcguire]

I would be that spooni'n pard of which Mike speaks. He kept me warm at BGR and once you cozy up to a man a bond is formed. It's a little awkward the first time but afterwards it's all downhill. If Mike is needed on the Fed side I will give him permission to be a traitor to my beloved South providing Eli's promise of it being in the 60's and low 40's pans out.

[Coatsy]

Well,

I hear that Mike Comer is a mighty man, so I can see there being two Mike's at the Quack Quack River.

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Ya'll will have to excuse my administrative oversights-I work nights , so its usually 0300 when I am compiling the lists. You will all be happy to know that I am being laid off within the month, which will afford me more time to devote to this project-not to mention I will be able to watch the new season of "The Bad Girls Club"! I apologize to anyone who was slighted or not credited with having paid-I have paper copies of everything and have you down as paid on the master list. Mr. Comer and Mr. Ewing will be fighting Federal-if I remember correctly they both orginally wanted to do REB but were considerate enough to give up thier slots to help beef up the Federal numbers. I forgot to delete them from the REB list when I added them to the FED list. I do appreciate those who have already sent in thier registration(both forms and fees), it makes it much easier to plan and prepare. The deadline for registration is DEC 31, so if you havent gotten them send in please do so as soon as possible.

[huntdaw]

Uh-oh. Looks like Dave's going to be spoon' with "Little Stevey". :eek:

Don't worry Eli - you're doing a fine job with this and I certainly appreciate the work you're putting in on it - especially since the event has grown to be much more than you expected originally. We were just funnin' each other a little bit.

I am sorry to hear about your lay-off though. Hope things will turn out for the better for you.

[hpotter]

You mean you fellas in Griffin don't trust your Farmer's Almanac??? Eli sleeps with one under his pillow and they often come to him for the next years predictions. A man of many traits and skills indeed.

[tenfed1861]

Jeez Eli,that's kind of sad.Come on,"The Bad Girls Club".I could understand "American Idol",or "So You Think You Can Dance",but man.

[cod1tn]

Eli,
I think you have me listed as fighting on both sides, unless there are two Mike Hoover's.

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Several more registrations have come in for the FED company and the numbers are starting to balance a bit. I would like to take the oppurtunity to extend to all participants an invitation to The Dippin Gourd Mess' Christmas party, this SAT(DEC 13) at high noon on Shy's Hill in Nashville. In keeping with the DGM's true form, we will be cleaning and clearing underbrush during the afternoon, along with interacting with the public, in the evening the mood will become a bit more "social". Period attire is required, BYOL.

[Mtn.Guerilla]

Eli, I sent mine out yesterday. Sorry for the delay, I've been knee deep in it, tracking down a Wii with the guitar and drums, for the boy! Looks like we're going to bring this mutha' down this Christmas.
Take care,
Eric

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We are going to have another work day at the site, next SAT, December the 20th. We dont need a huge number of workers, but a few helping hands would be greatly appreciated. I especially need 4 FEDS for a particular project. Anyone interested can shoot Heath Potter an email at hrpceltic27@yahoo.com and he will coordinate it. Oh, yeah Heath-I just threw you under the bus, sorry.

[hpotter]

I need about three people who are planning on going Fed for DRL this coming Sat. Anyone living in middle TN would be great. Do I have any volunteers!?

[Justin Morris]

Eli, if I were not going to be in Mississippi I would be there, sorry bro. Looking forward to the event!

Justin

[Jon The Beloved]

Yes.. come one come all.. you Duck River Liners! Come and help us accommidate a rough and rowdy tactical with a civilian contingent and a pristine site. Come ready to work and to serve. We'll try 'n' make it worth your while.

See you EARLY Saturday morn.

[majdoc]

Just a short note. Hopefully 1-2 more for federals from around my parts.
Also correct me if I am wrong. It appears the Federals will have the more aged ones in the company or is that experience.:D
Do correct me if I am wrong.

[BrettKIllinois]

Just a short note. Hopefully 1-2 more for federals from around my parts.
Also correct me if I am wrong. It appears the Federals will have the more aged ones in the company or is that experience.:D
Do correct me if I am wrong.

I'm 26 and going fed, Dan Chemlar is in his 20s I believe.

[BrianHicks]

Age and experience will overcome youth and enthusiasm almost every time... :D

[IowaYank]

21 to be exact!

Dan Chmelar

[coastaltrash]

I heard Dan is really 65 but only eats cereal and fruit and is able to maintain his boyish charm.

[IowaYank]

Pat, quiet man,,, you'll let my secret out!!! Oh, and it's not cereal and fruit,,,, but quantatative amounts of beer (Busch Light of course, come on I am in college, I go for cheap beer!!!) and Ramen noodles!!!

Hahahaha, ok back to the DRL discussion!! Sorry about the little sidetrack Eli. :-)

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Hey fellas, we are looking for a FED sword and belt to borrow for the Duck River Line. It will be used by event staff and I will personally see to its care. If anyone can lend assistance with this request-I will make sure you get an extra piece of hardtack!-ELI

[trippcor]

Eli,
Since I am not using mine for the event, it is availible if you need it.

[hpotter]

WOW Dan, the Beast!! That stuff got me through spring break many a time. So glad I've moved on to greener pastures. Then again maybe I need to go back to cheap stuff in order to keep my looks younger.

We still NEED three or four Feds that can make it down to the event site this Sat. It will come in VERY handy for your guys during the event. Just a little lite work. Email me at hrpceltic27@yahoo.com if you can make it.

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Thanks Trip, I will bring you some martzipan.

[boozie]

Looks as if i'm going to be on line with Kiev and his Georgia Peaches!

[Federal Bummer]

Looks as if i'm going to be on line with Kiev and his Georgia Peaches!

Traitor :tounge_sm

No wait Kiev's going Fed. Bad new for all those involved (on the other side) or in his tent!! ;-)

[Mtn.Guerilla]

Eli, I wish I could come over and help you fellas Sat. But since it's the last weekend before Christmas, I need to be at my store to make sure we make every possible sale we can! By the way, is there an updated registered list?

Looks as if i'm going to be on line with Kiev and his Georgia Peaches!
Hey we're not all Georgia peaches ! Some of us are Tennessee peaches ( wait that doesn't sound quite as sexy, scratch that! )

[Pvt_Sullivan]

Looks as if i'm going to be on line with Kiev and his Georgia Peaches!

Kiev has a few Low Country denizens coming in for this fun. Even one Dirty Carpet-Bagging Yankee...

Have a Merry Christmas and I look forward to seeing you all in the New Year!

[Kiev Thomason]

Well....It's Brian's company were all just visiting. However we will take peaches, plums and a few other fruits if we can get them and bags to put them in. Come one come all to the Eli freeze your butt off ball!!:D

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"The Eli Freeze Your Ass Off Ball"....I like that, just what I am going for with this event! Just doesnt ring quit as well as the DRL.

[Matt Woodburn]

I'll be there with my dancing shoes.

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We had a very successful workday this past SAT, accomplished quite a bit and to all that came out and worked so hard-I would like to say thanks. However there is quite a bit left to be done on our final workday, so we will need more bodies. That being said, registration closes in just over a week, so please get them in to me and remind your buddies to do likewise. If you havent paid, please do so by the new year(if you need longer email me, just so I know). Merry Christmas.

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“The Duck River Line-Winter 1863”



Registration List


Company D, 24th TN (C.S.)

Pat Craddock-Commander
Pat Landrum
Matt Woodburn*(WIG)
Evan Ellis
Art Milbert
Shannon Tilley
Brian DeRoaches*(IR)
Justin Pope*(IR)
Justin Morris
Derrick Pugh (DGM)
Jamie Barr
Tyler Gibson*(IR)
Michael Comer*
Tim Ruyle*(I)
Nic Clark (CDC)
Pat Lewis* (DGM)
Cliff Kelley (DGM)
Jon Harris*(DGM)
Heath Potter*(DGM)
Kealin Vernon*(DGM)
Blake Stewart(DGM)
Eli Geery*(DGM)
Whit Barr(DGM)
Gene Barr
Baker Watkins*(DGM)
Tyler Ogg(DGM)
Steve Aker
Steve Brewington
Joe Hill
Jim Conely
Casey Cleveland
Brady Noble
Josh Height
Chad Wrinn
Brian Chastain
Matt (?)
Stephen Cone(DGM)
Steve LaBarre*(ONV)
Jeremy Powell(ONV)
Eric Fair*(ONV)
Cullen Smith(DGM)
Cameron Stinnett
Jerry Hughes SR*(IR)
Jerry Hughes JR*(IR)
David Parent
Mitch Critel*(TGH)
Bart Boaz
Dale Davidson(CM)
Eric Wingo(DGM)
Johnny Mangrum(DGM)
Chad Grey(DGM)
Micah Tate(DGM)
Mike Hoover(DGM)


Company D, 2nd TN (U.S.)

Brian Hicks-Commander(AG/WIG)*
Bill Little(IM)
Josh Fieldhouse(IM)
John Duffer(MOOCOWS)
Garrett Silliman (AG)
Eric Brown (AG)
Kiev Thomason (AG/WIG)
Brian McGarrahan(TBM)
Jordan Ricketts
Steve Ewing(GHTI/WIG)
Herb Coats(AG/WIG)*
Tripp Corbin(AG/WIG)*
Jerry Ross
Dan Chalmer
Brian Mikels
Patrick Peterson
Joe Smotherman(MHBS)*
Brent Keen(ONV)*
Micheal Comer(NMG/WIG)*
Wiley Murphee(AG)*
Charles Heath(CR)*
Bill Birney(CR)
Jim Bruce(WCM)*
Andrew Jerram
Greg Barnett(AG)
Terry Hancock(AG)*
Caleb Benefield(AG)*
Scott Busenback(HCB)*
Tyler McGarrahan(TBM)*
Peter Berezuk(SCAR)*
Tommy Wilson*

Citizens

Nichole Goughnour*(DGM)
Augusta Carr
Kimberlee Bruce*(MLBOTG)
Laura Winn(DGM)
Heather Vernon*(DGM) *PAID
Caleb Geery*(DGM)
Terre Lawson

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Tim Parson will be onsite Sunday morning at the end of the event to make wet plate images. All those worrying about the Super Bowl can rest assured that they can be leaving the site by 9AM or so.

[Jon The Beloved]

Things are rolling along smoothly on the banks of the Duck.. BUT we're gonna need a few more work days out at the site before this grand event. Please stay posted for these work day announcements. I'd imagine that anyone that makes it out to Hohenwald to help us with pre-event setup would be properly compensated the weekend of the engagement. I'm not promising anything by the way!

Don't forget to study up on your impressions and the accounts of the hard fighting Tennesseeans (24th TN C.S. & 2nd TN U.S.) you'll portray on both sides of the conflict. Let's do it up right! I need to hear this most of all.

Contact one of us local folks if you have a weekend that you'd be able to make it out and we'll see what transpires. ALSO.. if you may be considering coming extra early to the event site and would like to help us set up.. we'd like to know if that's your intention. (Thanks Brian Mc.)

[plankholder]

Just your friendly neighborhood registration reminder......

Next work day is the 17th of Jan, we are going to need some strong backs.

[Kiev Thomason]

Gents,
For the Duck river event I will offer a scarve for $15 . These will be of dark blue heavy kersey . They look like the end of a blanket that has been cut off. They are very warm. I had on down at the McAllister event and was happy with it. So I am selling them. I will be giving $5 back to Eli for every one I sell for the preservation effort. I have to cut these and I will need to know how many so please PM me if you want one.
I will also have a few jackets and CS kepis and a few haversacks on hand .I will also bring some other items like pocket knives and other haversack stuffers. If there is a item you are looking for PM me and I may have it or might be able to make it for you in time for the event.

[Rebel Yell1863]

Tim Parson will be onsite Sunday morning at the end of the event to make wet plate images. All those worrying about the Super Bowl can rest assured that they can be leaving the site by 9AM or so.

If the collodion don't freeze...:D

[Iceman]

Here is a passage about the condition of the Confederates along the Cumberland River close to the same time of year that this event is meant to portray. This passage comes from the work, Campaigns of Wheeler and His Cavalry, 1862 - 1865, p. 65:

"Operations Of The Rebels On The Cumberland River.
“Nashville, Saturday, Jan. 17, 1863 – The Confederate army is reported in a pitiable condition, their wounded – many of whom were removed by them – dying daily by scores for want of medicine and proper food. The conscripts, particularly those from Tennessee, are dissatisfied and are daily deserting, and the whole army is destitute of tents, shoes and comfortable clothing. The contrast between our troops and these ragged conscripts, who are daily coming here, is great indeed – scarcely any of the latter having anything heavier than a cotton jacket to protect them from the weather. Overcoats are ‘played out’ in the Confederacy, as a soldier remarked to me the other day.
“Nothwithstanding the ill-fed and poorly clothed condition of the rebels, it is an undoubted fact that they display an amount of daring and energy not approached by our soldiers.”

The bold type is my doing and emphasis.

Nic Clark

[plankholder]

greatcoats wont be needed anyhow, its going to be 60 degrees and partly sunny, a slight Eastern breeze with good illumination....

[majdoc]

It will be one or the other, warm and balmy or colder than what ever you can think of.

[fahtz]

It's always warm in my soul... however it does ice over occasionally around my heart...

I know all the boys I have talked to are anxious for this event no matter what the temps may or may not get up to!

Anyone going through South-Western Indiana on Hwy 41 is more than welcome to meet up with me... I got one open seat, and will be heading down sometime on Friday.

[Charles Heath]

Mitch, bring the orange shirt and maybe we can reenact the infamous "Riding of the Mitch." Yes, Jack Cox took photographs! I saw one recently, too.

Meanwhile, if someone wanted to slap down something akin to a site street address, rural route & box, or "turn left at big tree where the barbershop used to be," then it would be greatly appreciated.

[fahtz]

This is a highly secret event site Chawls... If you are coming from the north take a right at Franklin, and you will hit it!

As for the Orange or "Rust" shirt, it is somewhere up in Nebraska on the back of one lucky fellow... I may call in a favor and get it back.

[CYoungJSU]

Gentlemen,

I thought some information was in order for those of us in Company D, 24th Tennessee Volunteer Infantry Regiment encamped on the Duck River Line. Although this particular written article pertains to the company captain (Cap'n Craddock per se, even though I'm not a strong proponent of first person), the company requisitions are important to us all! Attached is the short article I wrote, including charts and pictures. I have also attached the 1860 US Census record and pictures of Captain Lamb's grave (erected by his friends in the William's family cemetery in 1906).

So, let us take a little time to look at the social make-up of Company D, 24th Tennessee Volunteer Infantry. What better way to begin this research than by looking at the captain who commanded the company for the majority of the war? The Eighth Census of the United States, 1860, taken on August 2, 1860, in Williamson County, Tennessee, shows Lamb living in the East Division, near Eagleville, Tennessee. At the time of this enumeration, he was a twenty-seven year old engineer, living alone, with a personal estate valued at $500.

Lamb enlisted in state service and was elected first lieutenant of the company on July 8, 1861, and retained the position when the regiment entered Confederate service on August 26, 1861. On August 25, 1862, Nicholas H. Lamb replaced the company’s first captain, John A. Wilson, by way of promotion. Lamb continued to serve as Company D’s commander until November 30, 1864, when he fell during the Battle of Franklin, Tennessee.

Three No. 40. SPECIAL REQUISITION forms were located in Captain Lamb’s Compiled Service Record (CSR) and are the nearest to the dates specified for the Duck River Line event.

For- Company (D) 24th Regt Tenn Vols
October 11th 1862


October 28th 1862 (6) Six Pair Socks at 8.00} Issued at Bryantsville Ky
(1) One Pair Socks at 50}

(3) Three Pair Pants $
(11) Eleven Shirts 2.00
(3) Three Pair Shoes 4.25
(11) Eleven Pair Drawers .125
(2) Two Pair Socks 37
(1) One Over Coat 13.00
(5) Five Jackets 5.00

I certify that the above requisition is correct, and that the articles specified are absolutely requisite for the public service, rendered so by the following circumstances: The exigencies of the service N H Lamb Capt Co (D) 24 Rgt
Captain W. M. Timberlake, Ass’t Quartermaster Confederate States Army, will issue the articles specified in the above requisition
H.L.W. Bratton Col. Commanding.
Received at Bryantsville Ky & Knoxville Tenn the 1st, 11th, &28th of October 1862 of W. M. Timberlake Assistant Quartermaster Confederate States Army, all the above specified articles, in full of the above Requisition.

[SIGNED DUPLICATES] N.H. Lamb Capt


For Company (D) 24th Regt Tenn Vols
January 1863 (2) Two Pair Pants Invoiced $5.00
(3) Three Pair Pants Invoiced 5.00
(4) Cotton Shirts Price unknown
(1) One Pair Cotton Drawers Price unknown
(4) Four Pair Shoes 3/5.00 1/3.10
(4) Four Cotton Shirts Price unknown
(1) One Glazed Cap Invoiced $1.75
(2) Two Wool Hats Invoiced $4.50
(1) One Mess Pan


I certify that the above requisition is correct, and that the articles specified are absolutely requisite for the public service, rendered so by the following circumstances: The exigencies of the service N H Lamb Capt Co (D) 24 Rgt
Capt W. M. Timberlake A.Q.M C.S. Army will issue the articles specified in the above requisition
S.E. Shannon Maj. Commanding.
Received at Shelbyville Tenn the 31st of Jany 1863 of Capt W. M. Timberlake Assistant Quartermaster.
CSA five pair pants eight shirts one pr Drawers four pr Shoes one cap two hats & one mess pan
In full of the above requisition.
N.H. Lamb Capt Co (D) 24 Rgt

For Company (D) 24th Regiment
February 28th 1863 (5) Five pr Drawers price unknown
(2) Two prs pants Invoiced 6.50
(4) Four Shirts Invoiced 1.25
(1) One overcoat Invoiced 3.00
(2) Two Hats Invoiced 4.50
(2) Two pr Shoes
(3)Three Blankets price unknown
(1)One Skillet & Lid price unknown


I certify that the above requisition is correct, and that the articles specified are absolutely requisite for the public service, rendered so by the following circumstances: The exigencies of the service N H Lamb Capt Co (D) 24 Rgt
W. M. Timberlake Qr Mr 24th Ten Regt will issue the articles specified in the above requisition
Lt Col Jno. A Wilson. Commanding.
Received at Shelbyville Tenn the 28th of Feby 1863 of W. M. Timberlake Assistant Quartermaster.
CSA All of the articles specified
In full of the above requisition.
N.H. Lamb Capt Co (D) 24 Rgt


I thoroughly enjoyed the document requesting the one “glazed cap.”

The information found herein was derived from the Compiled Service Records of Captain Lamb, the Eight Census of the United States, and the Williams Cemetery website.

[Jon The Beloved]

From TNGenWeb Project on Tennessee Confederate Infantry Units:

"24th Tennessee Infantry Regiment:

Organized August 6, 1861; Comenced Confederate service August 24, 1861; reorganized May 2, 1862; formed Company "F", 3rd Consolidated Tennessee Infantry Regiment April 9, 1865; paroled at Greensboro, North Carolina May 1, 1865.

FIELD OFFICERS

Colonel-R. D. Allison, H. L. W. Bratton, John A. Wilson.
Lieutenant Colonels-Thomas H. Peebles, J. J. Williams, H. L. W. Bratton, John A. Wilson, S. E. Shannon.
Majors-J. J. Williams, H. L. W. Bratton, S. E. Shannon, William C. Fielding.

Of the field officers, Colonel Allison resigned in July, 1862 and organized a squadron of cavalry. Colonel Bratton was killed January 4, 1863. Lieutenant Colonel Peebles resigned in May, 1862; Lieutenant Colonel Williams declined re-election. Major William C. Fielding died May 10, 1864.

The regiment was originally composed of 11 companies which had been organized in June, July and August 1861. They assembled at Camp Trousdale, where they were organized into a regiment, and mustered into Confederate service. Company "M", which had formerly been an independent company was not attached until early 1862, making twelve companies, which, upon reorganization, were consolidated into ten.

Soon after organization the regiment moved to Bowling Green, Kentucky. On October 23, 1861, Major General William J. Hardee reported the troops then on the line subject to his command were Hindman's, Hanson's, Hawthorn's and Allison's Infantry Regiments.. On January 31, 1862 the regiment was reported in Colonel Patrick H. Cleburne's Brigade along with the 15th Arkansas, 6th Mississippi, 23rd, 24th, and 35th (also called 5th) Tennessee Infantry Regiments. The regiment left Bowling Green February 13, 1862 and on February 23 was reported at Murfreesboro, where in Cleburne's Brigade, the 1st Arkansas had replaced the 15th Arkansas Infantry Regiment, and the Watson Battery had been added.

It arrived at Corinth February 27, and was engaged at the Battle of Shiloh, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Peebles, as part of Cleburne's Brigade, Hardee's Corps.

The brigade in this battle was composed of the 15th Arkansas, 2nd (Bate's), 23rd, 24th and 35th Tennessee, and 6th Mississippi Infantry Regiments, Shoup's Artillery Battalion, and the Watson Battery. The regiment re-entered the battle with 406 effectives, and was commended by Cleburne for steadfast valor; he also commented that Lieutenant Colonel Peebles possessed all qualifications necessary for a commander of troops in the field. No itemized record of casualties by regiments was found, but the brigade reported 1032 casualties out of 2750 engaged.

In May, 1862 the 6th Mississippi had been replaced by the 48th Tennessee Regiment in Cleburne's Brigade. In Cleburne's report of an engagement outside of Corinth on the Farmington Road on May 28, 1862, he severely criticized Colonel Allison, but commended Major Bratton for his handling of troops.

On July 8, 1862 the regiment was placed in Major General Benjamin F. Cheatham's Division, Brigadier General Alexander P. Stewart's Brigade, composed of the 4th, 5th, 24th, 31st, 33rd Tennessee Infantry Regiments, and Stanford's Mississippi Battery. These five regiments remained together for the duration of the war. This 5th Tennessee Regiment was commanded by Colonel Calvin J. Venable, and was not the same regiment with which the 24th had been associated in Cleburne's Brigade which was commanded by Colonel Benjamin Hill, and was early called the 5th, although its official designation was the 35th Tennessee Infantry Regiment. As part of this brigade the regiment participated in General Bragg's invasion of Kentucky, and was engaged at the Battle of Perryville October 8, 1862, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel H. L. W. Bratton. Here it suffered 68 casualties.

The regiment was next engaged at the Battle of Murfreesboro, December 31, 1862, where the 19th Tennessee Infantry Regiment was included in Stewart's Brigade. Here the regiment suffered 79 casualties out of 344 engaged. Colonel Bratton was mortally wounded, Lieutenant Colonel Wilson was wounded, and Major S. E. Shannon took command of the regiment.

(Enter here.. the Duck River Line)

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Just a few things to consider and to wet our research.

[PogueMahone]

Another website with some information about the 24th Tenn:

http://duckriverrifles.50megs.com/custom3.html

I mainly like this one because my name (an ancestor) is listed in Company A.

Wasn't Company D made of young men from the College Grove area, including the men's academy there? My mind is drawing a blank on it, but it sounds right.

[CYoungJSU]

Joe,

I am not sure about Co. D of the 24th, but I do know many of the men in Co. D, 20th Tennessee came from the College Grove area, even one of the teachers, Alexander Winn, became orderly sergeant, then adjutant. It is very possible students from the local academy enlisted in this company as well. I cannot find a roster of soldiers and do not have the time to look through individual CSRs in order to compose a roster for the 24th to find out if any of the students enlisted. I think the DRL event will have come and gone by the time I finished.

CY

[plankholder]

I am glad to see the interest in the company, thanks for posting the article and info, knida puts a hole in the no overcoat theory. As far as the site-I will send every registered participant the address and directions along with an 8 digit grid cordinate, about a week before the event. This will prevent gate crashing and walk-ons. Anyone that wants to do FED and has no registered, there are some slots open. I will still take a anyone that CONTACTS me directly and makes arrangements. If youre not registered and show up, you will have wasted the day, as it is a long drive back to anywhere! If anyone is hell bent on reconning the site, the only way to preview it, is to volunteer for next SAT's(17th) workday. It will be our last before the event and we could use some selfless workers. I had originally had Tim Parson lined up to take wetplates on SUNDAY, however due to scheduling conflicts, he will be unable to make it-however, I have made arrangements for Wendall Decker to be onsite to satisfy all of you vainity needs.