Immortal 600 Fort Pulaski, GA March 2-4, 2007

[trippcor]

The Woolhat Boys will be hosting the Immortal 600 event at Fort Pulaski near Savannah Georgia during the weekend of March 2-4, 2007. In the winter of 1864-65, Fort Pulaski became a camp of special purpose - the prison of 600 Confederate Officers held aside for retaliation. Though sympathetic, their guard, the 157th NY Volunteer Infantry, were under strict orders not to relieve any suffering. The human relations of captors and captives put friend and foe on a new footing, where there were no winners.

Set at the place where actual interpreted events happened, this event will provide many opportunities for serious living historians. First person behavior is strongly emphasized. High standards of authenticity must be met. Just ask those that have been to this event in the past. Strict rules governing clothing, equipment and conduct will be enforced. Again, ask past folks who portrayed CS officers and had US items confiscated for the weekend. Every participant must apply as an individual; no unit registrations.

Confederates will be portraying Confederate Officers that are being held prisoner. Most had been held captive for some time. Please remember this when deciding whether to portray US or CS as well as when building your impression.

The Federal Garrison will be portraying two companies of the 157th New York. This was a veteran unit that had been sent to Fort Pulaski as an opportunity to rebuild and recuperate. John Cleaveland will be the garrison commander. Art Milbert will be serving as the Adjutant. Company A will be commanded by Patrick Craddock. Company B's commander will be determined later.

There are also opportunities for Civilian impressions.

For more information and to register you may visit the event website at: http://tandpcorbin.home.mindspring.com/I600/index.htm . Registration is limited and will be handled on a first come first serve basis.

[trippcor]

I have just updated the registration list for I600. If you think you registered and your name is not on the list then contact Rick Joslyn. Surprise Surprise Confederate Prisoner registration is filling up fast. Federals lets get those registrations in. Steve and I can not guard all those CS officers by ourselves.

[trippcor]

I have once again updated the registration list to add a few folks that were missing yesterday. Hopefully this will clear up any confusion.

[BenjaminLDavis]

I have once again updated the registration list to add a few folks that were missing yesterday. Hopefully this will clear up any confusion.

Hey Tripp and all,

A brief suggestion, a subtle alteration, to the list of those registered: is it
possible to add behind the Registrant's name the name of the Officer they
have picked to portray? That would avoid confusion and possible conflict
if two men show up each ready to portray the same Officer.
I suggest this because it happened with an event here in Wisconsin - we
went to the City of Kenosha to portray the Park City Grays, a militia unit
that formed up in the frenzied patriotism of the early days of the War
Between the States. We were asked to pick from a list of the men who
did indeed serve, and some did research before picking, and found that
the name they chose had already been chosen (it was on a first come,
first served basis.) After some initial confusion, it all worked well.
I do not know if this idea has already been discussed or not (we lost a
lot of the recent dialogue when the site went down,) but I for one plan
on spending some time, energy and money on my portrayal, and I would
hate to get to the Fort and find another Officer with the same ideas and
persona.
My two cents worth. See you in the Spring. Oh, and so far, I like the
odds of the prisoners! With this few Federals guarding us, we can get
up to all sorts of devilment and tomfoolery!

Yer comrade, and most obedient servant,

James C. Schumann

[Hank Trent]

Speaking of that, might as well post it on this thread. Rick J. already okay'd me to portray George B. Fitzgerald, and here's what I've got on him:

http://cw186165.homestead.com/fitz.html

Hank Trent
hanktrent@voyager.net

[trippcor]

I have no problem posting that information however I do not have it. Feel free to post here if you are portraying anyone specific or PM me with that information and I will add it to the list when time permits.

[BrownBlanketMess]

I will be sending in my registration hopefully within the next week or so. Several pards are already registered. Does anyone have a link to the roster of the officers imprisoned and the units they served in. My pards and myself would also be interested in working on researching a specific officers over the next months to come. If anyone has that info to pass along please post.

Thanks,
Steve LaBarre
Brown Blanket Mess
WIG

[trippcor]

Steve,
I recommend anyone attending this event read Immortal Captives by Mauriel Joslyn. It tells the complete story of the captives using mostly first person accounts including letters and diaries. It uses accounts from both sides and really shows how it was a no win situation for anyone involved. These is also a companion text with a complete roster of those held captive. Here are links to amazon for both:
Immortal Captives (http://www.amazon.com/Immortal-Captives-Confederate-Officers-Prisoner/dp/0942597966/sr=1-3/qid=1160442163/ref=sr_1_3/002-5286876-9969646?ie=UTF8&s=books)
Immortal 600 Roster (http://www.amazon.com/Biographical-Roster-Immortal-600/dp/0942597982/sr=8-1/qid=1160442306/ref=pd_bbs_1/002-5286876-9969646?ie=UTF8&s=books)

[BrownBlanketMess]

Tripp,

Thanks for the info. I will pass it along to the other boys who will be attending with me. Looking forward to the event.

Steve LaBarre
Brown Blanket Mess
WIG

[trippcor]

As requested, I have added the names of the prisoners that I know folks are specifically portraying to the registration list. If you are planning to protray a specific prisoner and wish to have that listed please let me know.

[GWHall]

Is there an idea yet of what time the event will end on Sunday? I'll be flying, and just wanting to be sure when for planning a return flight.

[trippcor]

In the past this event has ended around noon on Sunday. I am sure if you need to make a flight we can make arrangements to get you out on time. Just let us know when you arrive on Friday.

[KevinBarnes]

I have no problem posting that information however I do not have it. Feel free to post here if you are portraying anyone specific or PM me with that information and I will add it to the list when time permits.

I will be portraying 1st LT Wyatt B. Allen of Co I, 6th NCST.

[trippcor]

I have once again updated the list of those registered for the Immortal 600 event. If you do not see your name on that list and you have sent in your registration please contact Rick Joslyn. His email address in on the event website.

[Matt Woodburn]

Ok, can anyone answer some of these questions. I've been studying up online and reading Immortal Captives. 1)I'd like to know if anyone has heard what time frame we'll be portraying at the fort. If it's early on, Oct., Nov. and early Dec. things are going OK. Reasonable food, boxes and letters from home allowed. Mid Dec., Jan. and Feb. are hell. No more letters, boxes, etc. Rations are pickles and raw meal. Since the registration site says bring letters for mail call, I'll assume we're early on. And since Hank Trent is portraying Fitz, we're mid Nov. or earlier since Fitz died Nov. 14, '64. Just trying to get my first person knowledge down and choose who I'll portray. Are you other attendees thinking about this or have I found too much time on my hands tonight? Thoughts?

[trippcor]

Matt,
If it is like the past two events, it will portray a cross section of the entire time the prisoners were held at the Fort. In the past John and Rick had specific vinyetts (sp) prepared in addition to what the prisoners and guards were doing.

[Matt Woodburn]

Tripp,

OK. For mail call do you know if a box from home is OK, or should I direct that to Rick?

[huntdaw]

There ain't enough Federals to guard all them there Reb officers. I reckon I'll put my blue suit on and come help you all out with that.

[Utley]

Tripp,

Reinholz, Bushmole, and Ackeret as CS prisoners? Are you all going to make them be silent all weekend for authenticity purposes?? LOL!! :wink_smil . Looks like it's shaping up to be a good turnout. Myself and Mr. Adair will be there stocking the fort with goods for the prisoners and soldiers alike. Definitely looking forward to being able to set up again in a fort and have a "shop" of sorts like I was able to at Fort Gaines.

Chris Utley
Carter & Jasper

[trippcor]

Matt, That is a question for Rick. I am not sure.

Michael, Yes we do need more guards for all those prisoners. I here one year they got out at night and were able to turn a cannon on the Colonels quarters.

Chris, I have heard you and Mr. Adair had partnered for this one. I know the Guards will appreciate your weres.

[Hank Trent]

Ok, can anyone answer some of these questions.

Tripp, John and Rick are the ones to give the official word, of course, but I just wanted to add that I had the exact same questions last time. It seemed to make no logical sense how you could hold a first-person event without a specific date. That was one reason I didn't pick Fitz last time, because I didn't understand how they could accept portrayals of men who died or were transferred early to Hilton Head.

But somehow, it works. Surprisingly, it works even better than some events that do name a specific date. It's like there are two levels going on at once, the immediate hour-to-hour experience of being a prisoner, and then the larger experience of skimming through the whole captivity. What applies to each, is connected to each. So for example, through the whole event last time, I was trying to get to see the prison doctor to get medicine for my pneumonia. That was part of the hour-by-hour experience--48 hours of being sick and needing a doctor. But when mail call came, for example, I hadn't got mail at Ft. Pulaski for weeks, even though I'd apparently been in this prison only 48 hours. That was part of the longer experience.

I've never had that kind of time compression seem realistic at an event before, but at this one, it did. So if it's like last time, about all I can say is, have the experience on Morris Island and the trip to Pulaski fresh in your mind when you arrive, and then go with the flow.

Hank Trent
hanktrent@voyager.net

[Tom Ezell]

It's time to try and dig out my old copy of Immortal Captives and check on plane tickets to Savannah!... or maybe an extended Road Trip... now to try and block the time out next spring before someody finds something else for me to do...

The last I-600 was one of the most memorable events I've taken part in. It's well worth the effort it takes to get down to the coast.

[Matt Woodburn]

Thanks Hank. I have a better feel for the event. Just didn't know if I was doing too much reading and research on this one.

[BrownBlanketMess]

Matt,

I also was thinking the same as I finished reading "Immortal Captives." How Hank, Tripp, and others have explained the scenerios in past years, brings things together a little bit better when preparing for the event. I do look forward to this one. BTW, Tripp I indicated on my registration that my portrayal will be of James Edward Cobb 1st. Lt. Company F, 5th Texas Infantry.

Steve LaBarre
Brown Blanket Mess
Hodge Podge Mess
WIG

[trippcor]

Steve,
I will update that on the list with the next update. Thanks for letting me know.

[C.R. Henderson]

Tripp,
Just letting you know that I sent in my registration this morning. I can't wait. This is going to be a good one.

[Matt Woodburn]

Anyone have a copy of The Biographical Roster of the Immortal 600 that would be willing to look up a couple things for me? I've got a copy of Immortal Captives and would be willing to look up a couple things in reply.

[Rmhisteach]

Pards and comrades,

Can any of you that have the roster book for the immortal captives, give me any ifnformation about andrew Armstrong of the 46th ALA inf. I have ordered both books but one is no longer availible and the other is on back order.

Your Servant

Rod Miller

[KevinBarnes]

Pards and comrades,

Can any of you that have the roster book for the immortal captives, give me any ifnformation about andrew Armstrong of the 46th ALA inf. I have ordered both books but one is no longer availible and the other is on back order.

Your Servant

Rod Miller

From the roster:
Andrew Jackson Armstrong, born July 13 1835
Height 6'2" with dark complection, dark hair and blue eyes.
Married Sicily Adeline George (1839-1916) in Feb 1856, had 13 children.
1860 census shows him at Green Mill PO, Henry Co Al with wife and one child working as overseer. Enlisted as 1LT on May 20 1862 in Co I, 46th Al inf.
Captured at Edwards Depot (Bakers Creek) MS May 16 1863. Sent to Johnson's Island from Indianapolis June 5 1863. Transfered to Pt Lookout Feb 9 1864 then to Ft Delaware June 23 1864. Sent to Charleston with the 600 Aug 20 1864 then to Ft Pulaski Oct 21 1864. On roll at Pulaski Dec 24 1864. Arrived at Ft Delaware March 12 1865 and took the oath June 12 1865.
Resident of Columbia, Henry Co Al until his death Oct 19 1912. He's buried at Hebron Baptist Church in Henry Co.

[KevinBarnes]

Anyone have a copy of The Biographical Roster of the Immortal 600 that would be willing to look up a couple things for me? I've got a copy of Immortal Captives and would be willing to look up a couple things in reply.

I'll look it up for you, Matt. What do you need?

[Rmhisteach]

Kevin,

Thanks for the info.

RM

[Matt Woodburn]

Kevin,

There were about 7 Captains from TN infantry companies. Could you tell me the two who were oldest in age, and post their info as you did above. That would be awesome. Thanks!

[KevinBarnes]

Kevin,

There were about 7 Captains from TN infantry companies. Could you tell me the two who were oldest in age, and post their info as you did above. That would be awesome. Thanks!

Here you go

The oldest was Leroy P Carson born in 1820. No date of birth or description is given. 1860 census says he was a farmer in McMinnville, Warren CO Tenn with wife Elizabeth and seven children. Enlisted as PVT Sept 6 1861 in Co F 35th Tenn. Promoted to 1LT May 15 1862 at reorganization of regiment and to CPT Feb 20 1863. Captured at Dunlap, Sequatchie CO Tenn Aug 19 1863 while on detached service. Sent from Nashville to military prison in Louisville, KY Oct 9 1863. Transfered to Johnsons Island Oct 13 1863 then to Pt Lookout Feb 9 1864. Sent to Ft Delaware June 23 1864. Sent to Charleston Aug 20 1864 and to Ft Pulaski Oct 21 1864. On roll at Pulaski Dec 24 1864 and arrived at Ft Delaware March 12 1865. Admitted to hospital there from March 24-April 26 and again May 3-18 when he died from pneumonia. Buried on Jersey shore.

Next is James w Boyd born in 1822 in KY. Again, no date of birth or description listed. Living with wife Caroline and six children at Jackson PO, Madison CO Tenn with no occupation given. Enlisted as CPT May 15 1861 in Co F 6th Tenn. Captured "up the Tennessee River" Feb 20 1863 and sent to Ft Monroe for exchange. Captured again at Corinth, MS July 1 1863. Sent to Johnson Island Sept 26 1863 then to Pt Lookout April 22 1864 and then off to Ft Delaware June 23 1864. Sent to Charleston with the 600 but took the oath of allegiance Oct 21 1864. Taken out of the stockade and sent to Washington and never made it to Ft Pulaski.

[BrownBlanketMess]

Rod,

I have further information about Andrew Jackson Armstrong and his brother Farquhard C. Armstrong that is not within the Biographical Roster. I will provide you with the info when I get home from work.

Steve LaBarre
Brown Blanket Mess
Hodge Podge Mess
WIG

[Matt Woodburn]

Kevin,

Thanks very much. You've helped me decide to choose Capt. Leroy Carson, 35th Tenn. Again, I've got Immortal Captives. Let me know if you need anything.

[RWSaye]

Does anyone have the name and info of one of the younger officers held at Pulaski? I am trying to collect some info to build my impression. Thank you.


Robert

[Matt Woodburn]

Robert,

When you say younger, there were about 350 of the younger ones. So as not to republish the book on the AC, I think it would help if you would narrow it down to a state, rank, and branch of service you'd like. Then ask the question. It would help to know what you're looking for.

[Rmhisteach]

The website mentionaed a few Germans amoung the prisoners.
1. Is any one doing this type of impression.
2. does the roster have info on foriegn born fellas .

If so could you share that info??

RM

[BrownBlanketMess]

This information comes from the Joslyn, Mauriel The Biographical Roster of the Immortal 600 page 13:

"Ages of Immortal Six-Hundred

Ages on 20 Aug. 1864, departure from Ft. Delaware.

Age Number
17 1
18 2
19 6
20 15
21 32
22 36
23 31
24 54
25 45
26 56
27 37
28 42
29 44
30 27
31 25
32 19
33 9
34 21
35 11
36 15
37 11
38 8
39 9
40 5
41 1
42 3
43 1
44 3
45 1
46 1
50 1

Total records available- 572 of 600
Median age - 27

Marital Status: single (70%), married (30%).

Number born in Northern states - 19 (3%)
Number born outside the United States - 14 (2%)
Son of a Planter* - 34 (6%)
*Planter = Farmer with personal property value > $20,000 (1860 census)"


Steve LaBarre
Brown Blanket Mess
Hodge Podge Mess
WIG

[RWSaye]

Sorry, Can anyone give me any info about two of the 20 year old second Lts? thanks.


Robert

[coastaltrash]

Robert,
I would highly suggest purchasing the book and doing a little bit more research on your own. For an event of this caliber you're going to need to crack the books, the CS prisoner impressions are highly detailed and researched.

[GWHall]

Robert,
I would highly suggest purchasing the book and doing a little bit more research on your own. For an event of this caliber you're going to need to crack the books, the CS prisoner impressions are highly detailed and researched.

Well said, Pat. Any event prep should involve a good chuck of reading. I think this one goes even further.

[BenjaminLDavis]

Hey all,

I did purchase both books, and have begun research: something I would quote
for those fellow Confederate prisoners on the character of George B Fitzgerald -
"The rank and regiment of Fitzgerald is in doubt,being unknown by his
associate prisoners and he demented by the habitual use of opium." There is
also something about him saying he took the oath but "has no papers showing
that to be the case." Beware, my friends and comrades, unless he has a
ready source of opium, and is willing to trade! All highly unlikely.

Not to give away any secrets, Mr. Trent, but I think your portrayal will be
memorable.

I am looking at Edwin William Allen, from TN, who was in the 60th (Mounted)
Infantry. He was born in 1829, but my grey hairs were caused by the war,
and the hard life of a farmer with a wife and eight children. What I need
help on is Mounted Infantry - I can find very little info on the subject. I
found a microfilm exists on this unit (presumeably a roster) and one kind
soul told me to pick up "Blue Lightening" on Wilder's brigade - is there any
good, authoritative treatise out there on the Mounted Infantry, particularily
South of the Mason/Dixon line? Any leads here would be most appreciated.
Thanks. See ya'll in March.

[huntdaw]

Here are some links to a bit of info on the 157th NY for those of us doing the garrison impression.

http://www.dmna.state.ny.us/historic/reghist/civil/infantry/157thInf/157thInfMain.htm

http://home.twcny.rr.com/g157/history.html

http://library.morrisville.edu/local_history/sites/unitinfo/157inf.html

[Matt Woodburn]

Great link to the Roster of the Immortal 600: http://www.dixieoutfitters.com/heritage/cw87.shtml

[Hank Trent]

Great link to the Roster of the Immortal 600: http://www.dixieoutfitters.com/heritage/cw87.shtml

Wow, thank you! That's got a new place for Fitz's capture: Black Water, Virginia, and a new year, 1862, though I really think 1863 is the right year. Hadn't seen that before.

I'm guessing they mean the Blackwater river near Petersburg, rather than the town of Blackwater in the western end of the state. If so, and it's August 22, 1863, that opens up several possibilities, since I believe the Union lines would be right around there.

1) Since he was living in Petersburg, he might have been serving in an unknown homeguard, and though I can't find any record of a skirmish on that date, he might have been captured in some very minor action.

2) Or, he was a civilian living in Petersburg, but still had friends in Norfolk. He might have travelled there to visit, and somehow messed up getting a pass through the Union lines where he crossed the Blackwater, couldn't give a straight story, and wound up in the prison system.

3) Or, it also doesn't do much to blow my previous theory, at http://cw186165.homestead.com/fitznarrative.html . If I'm picturing this right, if you're in Petersburg and want to walk into the Union lines at the closest point to get yourself deliberately captured in August of 1863, geographically where it's going to happen is probably along the Blackwater River.

That's based on some very quick research, but if anyone has more information on skirmishes and/or the location of the Union lines around the Blackwater River (or any "Black Water, Va.") on Aug. 22, 1862 or 1863, let me know!

Hank Trent
hanktrent@voyager.net

[GWHall]

I would like to portray Thomas E. Bradley, 23rd Tennessee.

[Tom Ezell]

Robert,
I would highly suggest purchasing the book and doing a little bit more research on your own. For an event of this caliber you're going to need to crack the books, the CS prisoner impressions are highly detailed and researched.

Amazon still had a couple copies of the Joslyn books available, and while I had a copy of Immortal Captives stashed away, I was able to snag a copy of the Biographical Roster. Anxiously awaiting this one, after reviewing the on-line roster, it appears that we may have a few of the Immortals resting here in the Little Rock area...

For either side you play, whether it's the prisoners or the boys from the 157th, this is definitely a high-prep event in terms of background research.

But it's well worth the effort.

[Matt Woodburn]

More fun reading on the Immortal 600.

http://members.cox.net/rb2307/content/PRISON_LIFE.htm

[Birddog]

I remember someone was looking for information out of the book: The Biographical Roster of the Immortal 600. If anyone is still looking then shoot me an e-mail and I'll try to help you.

I picked up the book, it was sealed, and I was a bit disappointed on how little there is about each person. Only a paragrah each.

If you want to know about anyone in particular, let me know.

Wayne Nelson
nelson_wayne@hotmail.com

[springkeeper]

Gentlemen,

Miss Liz and I will be portraying laundresses at the fort. So far, research has provided nothing. I will be contacting the fort to see if they have any information.

If anyone comes across references to laundresses at the fort, please post the source.

Many thanks!

[lazarus]

I'm sending in my registration as Confederate captive, I hope it's not too late. I did it the last time and I have to say it is one of my fondest memories. Happy holidays to everyone and see you in the new year!!

Thanks,

[CAC_rocks]

Another good book relating to the Immortal 600 is "A Fort Delaware Journal." Its the diary of a Federal Heavy Artillery private who was detailed to guard the 600 on their journy from Ft. Delaware to Charleston. His account of the trip is very interesting as off the coast of the carolinas they lost their boiler and started drifting within range of rebel batteries. He said the rebel officers on board were making deals with them because they had been treated fairly. The dairy is great to read because of little personal details like that.

Peter Morrill
Phoenix Iron Pards

[VA-Patriot'61]

I have not seen this put up yet for research material but there is a journal written by Confederate Pastor Isaac W. K. Handy entitled:

"Imprisoned for Conscience Sake; Confederate Pastor, Isaac W.K. Handy", Fifteen months, At Fort Deleware A Journal of Current Events.

This is a new reprint of his journal published in 1874. Handy was from Augusta County, Virginia.The book is available from Sprinkle Publications, Harrisonburg, Virginia.

He has 660 pages of great information that would be very good material for anyone to learn from. There is also a detailed list (which I'm sure has been reproduced elsewhere) of the IM 600 officers and their information (regt, date of capture and location, and whether they were hospitalized or died in captivity). Being a pastor I'm sure he knew the men he was imprisoned with very well. I just started reading it so it will be interesting to see things from his perspective.

Cheers!

[AndrewMartin]

Stumbled on this while looking up more information on the fort. I fancy not everyone believes in this sort of stuff but it will make my late night guard duty a little more interesting.


Today many people believe Fort Pulaski is haunted. Visitors and employees experience the usual cold spots and strange sounds. One of the most well known ghost sitings occurred while the movie Glory was being filmed in Savannah. Some of the Civil War reenactors visited Fort Pulaski during a break. While they were walking around, a young man in a Confederate lieutenant's uniform walked up to them. This young man began to yell at them for not saluting him, and then he ordered them to get into formation because the Yankee's were planning to attack. The reenactors didn't think he was serious, but decided to play along. They turned away from him, and when they turned back a few seconds later he had disappeared. There was no place close for him to run and hide...they couldn't explain his disappearance!

For what it's worth....

Cheers,

[blackhattertuck]

Stumbled on this while looking up more information on the fort. I fancy not everyone believes in this sort of stuff but it will make my late night guard duty a little more interesting.

Andrew,

I'm working on my mournful, ghostly screeching especially for you. I'm also working on perfecting the "hacking cough," and the "screaming nightmare involving the attack on Mission Ridge" for the late-night amusement of my case-mates (a horrible pun, I know.) :wink_smil

[Savannah Republican Blues]

Hey Guys,

SRB here, I was wondering if there is still room for other living historians to sign up and if so I was thinking of coming and portraying 2nd Lt. Richard Harvey of H Co., Hardwick Mounted Rifles, 7th Georgia Cavalry he was one of the officers over my ancestor. Does anyone have an age for him or a listing of the Georgia officers in the Immortal 600? I have checked numerous on-line sources but, to no avail as of yet.

Any and all information will be GREATLY appreciated....

Thank You,
Savannah Republican Blues

[Eric Tipton]

Does anyone have an age for him or a listing of the Georgia officers in the Immortal 600? I have checked numerous on-line sources but, to no avail as of yet. Any and all information will be GREATLY appreciated....

Well, I found this link:

http://ernieiler.tripod.com/7th_soldiers/Immortal600.html

Here is his bio from the same web page:

http://ernieiler.tripod.com/soldier_bios_h/harvey_r.html

I wasn't able to track down his age, but hopefully, that will steer you in the right direction.

[Savannah Republican Blues]

Thanks Eric,

I actually found this guy on that site. So, I've seen that particular set of information on him but, I found another site at www.immortal600.org it supposedly has a complete listing of all the captives of the Immortal 600 but, it won't load for some reason? :confused_

Anyone else had any luck with this website???

Thanks again Eric I really appreciate the help....

Regards,
Savannah Republican Blues

[Birddog]

According to the biographical roster of the Immortal 600 Richard Harvey was born March 6, 1835. There is more info, a short chapter on him. If you need it send me an e-mail.

Wayne Nelson

nelson_wayne@hotmail.com

[trippcor]

James,
There is still room so send in that registration.

[burt60]

Some info on the 157th NYI at Gettysburg, this is from Buckeye Blood, by Richard A, Baumgartner. “Three-fourths of the 11 Corps' infantry north of Gettysburg were withdrawing toward town, leaving the 3rd Division’s 1st Brigade practically alone to resist the onslaught….In an attempt to thwart Doles, Schimmelfenning ordered forward his last reserve, Col Philip Brown’s 157th New York, to attack the Georgian’s exposed right flank….Two Hundred yards beyond Digler [artillery] the New Yorkers wheeled in a right oblique, advancing at the command “Charge Bayonets” until they were 300 feet from there opponents. “Then the fighting began. It was murderous while it lasted – only about twenty minutes.” In that short span Brown’s regiment was shattered, losing 307 of the 409 officers and men. He ordered a retreat, his staggered survivors mixing with portions of Col Amsberg’s brigade. (William E. Parmelee, “At Gettysburg”).