Resaca - May 18-20, 2007

[trippcor]

I am forming a Federal Infantry Company for the Battle of Resaca (http://www.georgiadivision.org/bor_reenactment.html) event being held on May 18-20 in Resaca Georgia. This is a mainstream event that is being sponsored by the Georgia Division. The company I am forming with assistance from members of the 10th Texas, GA Stateline, and others will be a campaigner company.

For this event we will be portraying Co. K of the 7th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. The 7th Ohio was formed in 1861 and for many of it's original members the Battle of Resaca was their last action before being discharged from service. The 7th Ohio was in 2nd Brigand which was part of the XX Army Corp (White stars). At the time of Resaca Co. K had only 33 members with 1/3 of those being officers and NCOs. So we have a chance to have an authentically sized company. If we do get more that end up with more than 33 folks registered for the company, I may change the Company we portray to match the numbers as closely as possible.

Registration for this company is $10.00 ($6.00 for the event + $4.00 for rations) for those mailing in their registration and $11.00 for those using PayPal (PayPal charges us to use their service) before May 1, 2007. Late registration (Received after May 1) is $15.00 for those mailing in their registration and $16.00 for those using PayPal. The deadline for registration for this company to recieve rations is May 10. The event does allow onsite registration. However anyone registering on site will not be guaranteed rations. If rations are available you will need to pay the $4.00 to cover your part. Please, everyone try to register before the deadline and don’t wait until the last minute, so we can have an accurate count. Registration fees may be paid with a Money Order, PayPal (see link below) or Check.

A webpage has been set up for those wishing to register for this company along with a discussion forum. Please direct all discussion concerning this event and this company to that forum. Here are the links:

Registration & Guidelines - http://tandpcorbin.home.mindspring.com/resaca2007/index.htm
Discussion Forum - http://disc.server.com/Indices/230822.html

[C.R. Henderson]

I'll talk to my boys about it, Tripp. We do that one every year and I think my guys would be psyched about it. I'll let you know what they say. Who knows, you might have just gained 7 or 8 guys.

Chris

[Spinster]

This event also tends to be one of the few times each year that Joe Blount takes his goods on the road. We had a dandy time unloading excess gear in his side yard last year, and I met a feller from back up in the hills that could talk dyepots with me.

[SCTiger]

Count me in Tripp, I will be Federal for River's Bridge, Banks Grand Retreat, Shiloh LH and I will add this one as well, looks to be a good year. Considering Perryville as Federal and I will revert back to being a Confederate in 2008.

[65thgainf]

I live just outside of Resaca. I've been doing this one for many, many, years :D I'm a member of the Ga Div. It is also my units event. Let me know, if I can help in anyway. Look forward to meeting ya'll this year.

[Bruce MacDonald]

Tripp,

Put me down for Resaca also. Being so close I can't pass this one up.
Bruce MacDonald

[huntdaw]

Sounds like it might be fun and it's not a bad drive for me. I find the Atlanta campaign to be pretty fascinating, plus I'd be willing to bet an event like this can always use all the Federals it can get.

[PvtShot]

Good Idea Tripp... My folks live in south Atlanta, so I guess I could kill two birds with one stone for this event. It would be nice to have a good sized "hardcore" unit at an event like Resaca, and from the looks of things we should be able to do just that.
I might be able to convince seven or eight like-minded fellers to make the drive with me.

Cheers,
Eliot Toscano
(The Buckras)

[James the Haggard Ranger]

Tripp,

A little historical addendum for clarification. The 7th Ohio was in Colonel Charles Candy's 1st Brigade of Brigadier General John W. Geary's Second Division (White Star) 20th Army Corps. The 7th Ohio mustered out on June 11, 1864 so their last major engagement was the Battle of New Hope Church May 25, 1864 and the skirmishing along the Dallas - New Hope line until June 5, 1864.

It was Geary's Division along with Ward's Brigade of Butterfield's Division that took Van Den Corput's Battery at Resaca.

I hope to make this one.

James Wooten, Interpretive Ranger
Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site

[Jim of The SRR]

Tripp,

Looks like we might have some SRR and SCAR guys to fall in with your company at Resaca. I'll email you and keep you up to date on nuumbers. Right around the corner for many of us.

Jim Butler

[LWhite64]

Go to http://search.live.com and search for the 7th Ohio and you will find both of their Regimentals, one at over 600 pages. The 7th was a very hard luck unit, they lost 13 of their 14 officers at Ringgold Gap on Nov 27th, 1863. In fact, that was their breaking point, they felt betrayed by the higher ups and never got over it. Gotta love a bunch thats battle cry was to crow like roosters.

Lee

[huntdaw]

Gotta love a bunch thats battle cry was to crow like roosters.

If we do that at the event, the whole trip will have been worth it.

[Tom Ezell]

Gotta love a bunch thats battle cry was to crow like roosters.


Back when we did the Outpost event in 2000, the Federal impression was the 7th Ohio, and somebody had made up some replicas of the little brass rooster badges that the regiment wore. There's a picture of an original rooster badge in one of Baumgartner & Strayer's Echoes of Battle books, I believe the Chattanooga volume.

Does anyone know if these are still available, or maybe interested in running off another batch? It would be a nice touch...

[Charles Heath]

Tom,

The Cecil Bros. seemed to have a good supply of those little cocks over the years. Not sure what their source of supply would have been back then.

[trippcor]

Do any of you have any of the information that was used for Outpost and the 7th Ohio?

[LWhite64]

Those brass roosters came from S&S firearms, not all of them men sported them though and some just cut out a rooster profile from felt like a corps badge. Check out those two regimentals that I posted about, some good images of men wearing them there.

Lee

[Mtn.Guerilla]

This sounds like it's shaping up to be a blast. It will be nice to have an authentic group together on this great site. My registration is on it's way! Mind you don't stumble onto those railway tracks in the middle of the night though, I think it flys by about every five minutes, it seems.
Looking forward to it !

[trippcor]

I have added some historical information about the 7th Ohio to the company website. I will continue to add more over the next couple of weeks. I am still looking for uniform and equipment information.

[Bruce MacDonald]

Tripp,

I am putting my registration in the mail today. I will make sure that "Grace" here stays on his 2 feet and does not get attacked by his killer canteen.
Bruce MacDonald

[Kiev Thomason]

Tripp,

I am putting my registration in the mail today. I will make sure that "Grace" here stays on his 2 feet and does not get attacked by his killer canteen.
Bruce MacDonald

How ya been?I hope every things ok.You are talking about the spill you took at prelude right?

[trippcor]

I have posted the guidelines for the Federal Campaigner Company I am forming for Resaca on the website. I have not been able to uncover exactly what uniforms and equipment the 7th Ohio had at the Battle of Resaca. What we do know is the they were completely reequipped the month before the Battle. This means their gear would have been in relatively good condition at the time of the Battle. It also means that military issue items such as shirts, socks, and knapsacks should be predominate as opposed to civilian items.

The guidelines I posted are based on research done for past events that represented other historical events that occurred in around the time frame of the Battle of Resaca. The items should be made using historically correct patterns and are listed in order of preference.

[C.R. Henderson]

Thanks, Tripp,

I've got it linked on the 56th forum. I have polled everybody in my company and each seems really positive. Hopefully registrations will be coming in soon. I really appreciate you doing this- not only as a learning opporitunity for those who have never done a true campaigner event but also to show some in the mainstream that campaigners aren't the booger-men that we are made out to be.

Chris

[trippcor]

Here is the current list of those that have registered for the Federal Campaigner Company at Resaca.


Eric Brown
Jim Butler
Herb Coats
Michael Comer
Tripp Corbin
Patrick Craddock
Howard Davis
John Duffer
Terry Hancock
Brian Hicks
Christopher Lane
Bruce McDonald
Johnny Pullen
Jared Shackleford
Kiev Thomason
Brian Wilson

[huntdaw]

I was wondering if a XX Corps badge would be appropriate for the event.

[cloud4131ff7bw]

The 30th Ga. will be participating and I believe several of us would be interested in joining your ranks. Who is in charge of the Federals?
Thanks.

Russell Bergmann
30th Ga. Co. E

[trippcor]

The overall federal command for Resaca is Hunter Poythress, commander of the Georgia Volunteer Battalion. Hunter was the overall CS commander at Prelude to Chickamauga last year. I will be the company commander for 7th Ohio campaign company we are forming for this event. However based on the level of possible support that various groups have indicated it is possible we might end up with enough folks to form two or more companies since the average company size in the 7th Ohio was historically only about 30 men at the time of Resaca.

The decision to form more than one company will depend on actual registrations recieved. We will most likely be following in with the GVB for this event. Mr. Poythress has offer us our own battalion command if we get at least three companys of 35 men or more. To be honest I do not think that is possible but then I did not think there would be level of support for this effort that has come forward.

[Coatsy]

"I was wondering if a XX Corps badge would be appropriate for the event."

Mr. Comer, Yes indeed The "star" badge of the XX Corps will be acceptable for the event. I have the tin star left over from Admiral Duffer's LBL that will do the job nicely.

[Charles Heath]

Aw, c'mon, OCN, you didn't specify which color material should he choose plain old cloth instead of a fancy boy's metal army corps badge! Bear down, Herb, bear down.

[huntdaw]

Well actually I was thinking about that badge left over from LBL. Seemed like another good opportunity to use it but cloth will work too. I just didn't know if there had been a decision to have no such markings.

[john duffer]

The LBL badges were green for 4th division but could no doubt be painted red, white or blue.

[Coatsy]

Mr. Heath...I am NOT going to let the cat out of the bag for which color the badges should be. Folks can easily do their own research for this..... cough, WHITE, cough ok so the cat is out now.

Admiral Duffer....the infamous LBL XX Corps badge will be there on my person at Resaca.

After looking at some different pictures of corps badges in the Herb Coats Memorial Civil War Picture Library I have to say that if I had the patience and time I would shoot for making a bone corps badge. No quips about dead animal parts on hats please!

[Kiev Thomason]

The 30th Ga. will be participating and I believe several of us would be interested in joining your ranks. Who is in charge of the Federals?
Thanks.

Russell Bergmann
30th Ga. Co. E

Russel,The GVB will be going federal and Hunter will be the overall commander.I am sure the 30th will be with the GVB battalion.We will no doubt be around you all on the field.Please get in touch with Jordan and talk to him about what is going on he can fill you in or call me 404 358 5611.We would love to have anyone who can meet the guidelines.

[Jim of The SRR]

SCAR will also have some guys there to support Tripp's efforts. I know this is an adjunct to a mainstream event. But, the site is on original ground and on the actual annivesary date. I have always thought about how great it would be to improve the standards at this venue and I believe the way we start is through particpation and incremental change.

Regards,
Jim Butler
SRR www.geocities.com/saltriverrifles
SCAR www.geocities.com/scar_civilwar

[trippcor]

Here is the list of those that have registered as of 02/05/07
1. Tim Arnold
2. Greg Barnett
3. Eric Brown
4. Jim Butler
5. Herb Coats
6. Michael Comer
7. Shelby Comer
8. Tripp Corbin
9. Christopher Cox
10. Patrick Craddock
11. Howard Davis
12. John Duffer
13. Terry Hancock
14. Brian Hicks
15. Christopher Lane
16. Bruce McDonald
17. Jeffery Noland
18. Johnny Pullen
19. Jared Shackleford
20. Kiev Thomason
21. Brian Wilson

[Resaca]

I know of three 20th Corps badges recovered from the valley in front of Van Corputs Battery. One of those I believe was Id'd to an Eric Greiner, I can't think of the unit at this moment, (his picture is in the "Echoes of Battle" series -Atlanta Campaign. ) I know the metal badges weren't as common but there was a massive number of troops massed for the attack down the valley toward the Battery.

Tony Patton

[Resaca]

Sorry folks, I believe the fellows first name ( Id'd XX Corps badge) was Alec or Alex. Its been a while since I've seen it. I think I'll go back to sleep now.

Tony Patton
Blue Ridge Mess

[HighPrvt]

Hey Tony,
You going to be joining us?
Give me a holler I'm home today.

[trippcor]

Many folks have indicated an interested in supporting this effort and with I- 600 now a very fond memory, it is time to start getting those registrations in. It will not be long before the event is upon us so it is time for me to start figuring out rations and positions with in the company. So far the following folks have registered:

Registration List - 02/28/07

1. Arnold, Timothy
2. Barnett, Greg
3. Brown, Eric
4. Butler, Jim
5. Coats, Herb
6. Comer, Michael
7. Comer, Shelby
8. Corbin, Tripp
9. Cox, Christopher
10. Craddock, Patrick
11. Davis, Howard
12. Duffer, John
13. Hancock, Terry
14. Hicks, Brian
15. Lane, Christopher
16. McDonald, Bruce
17. McPherson, John
18. Noland, Jeffery
19. Pullen, Johnny
20. Quinlin, Brad
21. Quinlin, Sean
22. Shackleford, Jared
23. Thomason, Kiev
24. Wilson, Brian

[trippcor]

Things are continuing to come together for the Federal Campaign Company being raised for Resaca. Here is a list of all those registered as of March 22.


Adams, John
Arnold, Timothy
Barnett, Greg
Brown, Eric
Butler, Jim
Coats, Herb
Comer, Michael
Comer, Shelby
Corbin, Tripp - Capt
Cox, Christopher
Craddock, Patrick
Davis, Howard
Duffer, John
Ewing, Steve
Hancock, Terry
Hicks, Brian
Lane, Christopher
McDonald, Bruce
McPherson, John
Noland, Jeffery
Pullen, Johnny
Quinlin, Brad
Quinlin, Sean
Shackleford, Jared
Silliman, Garrett
Thomason, Kiev - Orderly Sgt.
Wilson, Brian

[trippcor]

Well we have passed the thirty man mark for the Federal Campaign Company being raised for Resaca. Not to bad with still two months to go. We are one person shy of having the actual number that were in Co. K of the 7th Ohio at the Battle of Resaca.

Here is the list of those that are currently registered:


Adams, John
Arnold, Timothy
Barnett, Greg
Brown, Eric
Butler, Jim
Coats, Herb - Lt
Comer, Michael
Comer, Shelby
Corbin, Tripp - Capt
Cox, Christopher
Craddock, Patrick
Davis, CJ
Davis, Howard
Duffer, John
Ewing, Steve
Forte, Ed
Hancock, Terry
Hicks, Brian
Lane, Christopher
McDonald, Bruce
McPherson, John
Morris, Clint
Noland, Jeffery
Pullen, Johnny
Quinlin, Brad
Quinlin, Sean
Roberts, Jordan
Shackleford, Jared
Silliman, Garrett
Stibitz, Mark
Thomason, Kiev - Orderly Sgt.
Wilson, Brian

[trippcor]

I have managed to arrange what I think will be nice treat for those falling in with the Federal Campaigner Company being formed for Resaca. Tony Patton, a local historian and reenactor, has agreed to give a guided tour of the Resaca Battlefield on Friday night starting at 6 pm Friday evening. Tony is very active in the Friends of the Resaca Battlefield and is very knowledgeable about the battle and surrounding area. The tour will not only include the site where the event is taking place but also include near by sites and property.

Anyone falling in with the 7th Ohio will be able to take the tour. There will be no additional cost involved. My thanks to Tony for his willingness to do this for us.

We are up to 37 men registered so far for this effort. If we keep going we may have to split into to companies so we can maintain historically accurate numbers. An updated list has been posted on the efforts website.

[HighPrvt]

Ahhh, the ol' Patton death march....:D

[65thgainf]

Yes, suh,...he will start them out at Snake Creek Gap, and march them down Hwy 136 into Resaca. :D Just kidding. I'm a member of the Friends of Resaca, Tony, was in my reenactment group and I live here too. A great read prior to the battle is Phil Secrest's, "Battle Of Resaca" also the Atlanta Campaign.

[Charles Heath]

An event that has:

Little brass cocks.

Eastern Corps Badges (had to be said).

An on-site cistern with great water.

A walking tour.

The O.C.N.

What, no corn?

[Coatsy]

"An on-site cistern with great water."

That place is great. I'm glad you reminded me of it. And for corn. Well I can't say anything about that right now.

With all of the shenanigans we've been posting here and there I would like to point out that the Georgia Govenor, Sunny Perdue, is making a major push to preserve historic places in the state and Resaca is on that list. If I am not mistaken it is slated to become a full fledged state park, akin to Picketts Mill, in the near future. Although it does not encompass the amont of land that Picketts Mill does, it is still good that the land is being set aside for future generations.

*gets off corn box*

[C.R. Henderson]

From what I understand, that spring has been running since well before the war and was used by troops- and man is it ever cold!

[trippcor]

We keep growing. I wish it had been this easy to raise a company for Fort Granger last year. Any way I appreciate all the support for this effort. I know we will have a good time. Here is a current list of all those registered:


Adams, John
Arnold, Timothy
Barnett, Greg
Bergstrom, Gary
Brown, Eric
Butler, Jim
Coats, Herb - Lt
Comer, Michael
Comer, Shelby
Corbin, Tripp - Capt
Cox, Christopher
Craddock, Patrick
Davidson, Dale
Davis, CJ
Davis, Howard
Duffer, John
Ewing, Steve
Forte, Ed
Hancock, Terry
Henderson, Chris
Henderson, Stephen
Hicks, Brian
Lane, Christopher
Lutes, John
McDonald, Bruce
McPherson, John
Morris, Clint
Noland, Jeffery
Pullen, Johnny
Quinlin, Brad
Quinlin, Sean
Roberts, Jordan
Shackleford, Jared
Silliman, Garrett
Skemp, Sam
Stibitz, Mark
Thomason, Kiev - Orderly Sgt.
Wilson, Brian
Wooten, James

[Greg Barnett]

Capt Corbin,

Have you sorted out the corprals yet? Just wondering, haven't seen any follow-up email.

Your Obn't servant,

[Kiev Thomason]

Sir,Tripp and I are talking about the very subject and it will be posted with also the Sgts very soon.

[trippcor]

I was waiting on some confirmations. I will be sending out a general information email some time torrow or Saturday. It will include command structure.

[trippcor]

Gentlemen,
With the successful Shiloh event behind us, I can now focus on Resaca. Things are really coming together even better than I expected. As of today, we have 47 men registered for Co. K. I am expecting we will end up with close to 60 if everyone that has contacted me does indeed register. If we do exceed 60 men, we will be splitting in to two companies in order to more accurately portray the historic numbers the 7th Ohio had at Resaca. As I mentioned before the average company had between 30 to 40 men. If we do split Jim Butler will be commanding the Second Company which will be company Co H.

Assuming we do not split our command Structure will be as follows.

Capt Tripp Corbin
1st Lt Herb Coats
2nd Lt Jim Butler
1st Sgt Kiev Thomason
Sgt Tim Arnold
Sgt Brian Hicks
Sgt Brad Quinlin
Cpl Michael Comer
Cpl Terry Hancock
Cpl Chris Henderson
Cpl Greg Krohn

We will be using Casey's Drill Manual so make sure to take the time to refresh yourself if needed especially stacking arms. It is also possible that we will end up being the skirmish company so review that as well. We want to make sure we know what we are doing. Also we will have musicians with us. This will give us a chance to practice for Chickamauga and Outpost for those attending those events.

Kiev Thomason is currently working on rations for us. We will be issuing food for Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as Sunday breakfast. These will be raw rations that you will need to cook. I am not exactly sure were we will be camping as of now since I have not gotten word where the main Federal Camp will be. It is my intention to try and camp somewhere nearby is possible.

Dave Thomas has approached me about raising another company of the 7th Ohio for this event. He believes he can raise an additional 20 to 30 man company. If he is successful, they will be company G. That means we could have a possible 3 campaigner companies. Now wouldn't that be something.

Lastly, remember this is Resaca. We are going to have fun. I intend for this to be a fairly laid back event. We will be posting some guards mainly for safety and security. Everyone will get plenty of time to visit the sutler and friends. Also do not forget about the Battlefield Tour on Friday Night. If anyone has any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.

[HighPrvt]

Hurrah for Cpl. Hancock.
looking forward to falling in with you again Tripp, as are the rest of the Skinners.

[Kiev Thomason]

Gents,As this weekend will be at a mainstream event it may be a little bit tough keeping up with the men ....so if you are in a role as an NCO please make sure you have a timepiece and notebook and something to write with in your kit.We will have drills and a few duties to pull at different times.I am sure will all have a grand old time and make the confeds howl!Make sure all your gear is in good order and we do have some rain every now and again down here this time of year so grab your gum blankets and you can have shelter halfs for this in your knapsacks.We will erect them if needed.

[C.R. Henderson]

And as with every event- DRINK WATER LIKE IT IS GOING OUT OF STYLE!!!! Start a week ahead of time and just look forward to that fresh spring water from Nance Spring!

[coastaltrash]

Tripp,
I hear there is a chance two extremely lazy and shirking privates that have not been seen in these parts since a Wood Gathering Detail may make an appearance in their not so normal rank (well rank as in insignia) free attire! I'm not sure what kind of men these two are, but I heard they both fell asleep along the side of the road as they were serving as the rear guard for the army.

[Coatsy]

I remember those two stalwerts of shirking at LBL. They were definitely defending that log by sawing logs! Every company had "those guys" in it!

[trippcor]

We have reached the 50 man mark today. I have posted the updated roster to the website.

[trippcor]

Early Registration is now over. The registration fee is now $15.00 for snail mail and $16.00 for PayPal. I have not updated the PayPal button yet so you will need to do that

[NewHopeChurch]

My group (under Ray Wozniak, many of you probably know him) is able to make it out on Sunday only. Given that limited availability, would it be wise to run this past them? Either way we'll be there, but reading this thread, with the thought of an organized command of a hundren men or more, has gotten me a little giddy, I have to admit. We can provide 5-10 more men if they're down.

Should I ask?

[Kiev Thomason]

Gents,Just as a small reminder...We will have the battlefield tour Friday night around 6 :00 p.m. It may be worth while for us to get to the event as early as we can so that we can take part and get camp set before night sets in.I would like to see all who can attend the tour.Also there is a good steak place down the road and before the event gets under way say around 4:00 p.m. I know some of us will go and grab a bite.However it's a small place and I will need to call ahead and WARN them we are coming so please be on site asap if you would care to go with us .Also the rations will be lite foods because it will be warm...if you need extra (period correct food)please feel free to bring what you need .

[trippcor]

Pre-event registration is closed for this event. Anyone wishing to be a part of the Co. K 7th Ohio Federal Campaigner Company needs to register on-site. If you are planning to do so please contact me at trippcor@bellsouth.net to let me know of your intent. Anyone registering on-site will not be guaranteed rations. If rations are available you will need to pay the $4.00 to cover your part.

I also need a head count of who will be taking part in the battlefield tour. Please let me know soon if you intent to participate.

[Coatsy]

Well I personally had a good time at Resaca this past weekend. I want to thank all that came out and fell in with Tripp’s company, Company K, 7th Ohio. To the SCAR folks, the Possum Skinners, the 56th Georgia, my fellow WIG members, and everyone else that made it a fun weekend thank you! Tripp and I also spoke with Hunter Poythress and David Young (commanding the Federal forces and our battalion respectively) and they let us know that they were very happy that we came out. The battles and camaraderie were fun and if we decide to do this again we will work on NOT camping next to the railroad. It was very rumbley over there.

On Sunday we were supported by and then helped out of some big time trouble by the Critter Company. Once again it was great to see infantry and cavalry working together to pin down and ultimately run the enemy off. That was a good feeling and if I might say a ‘moment’ watching Tommy, Coley, John, Patrick, Jerry, and the other Federal Cavalry launch a charge on the flanks of the Rebel formation as Tripp and Paul Jerram had our company rush forward and lay a volley into the Confederates.

And I will put this little factoid forward to my fellow AC members. Would you believe it if I said that the Federal forces outnumbered the Confederate forces at the event this past weekend? Well it is true. Yes it happened in the south, in Georgia! I went to an event that had more Federals than Confederates. I found this fact quite simply amazing.

[NewHopeChurch]

Indeed, this weekend was a lot of fun. Wish I could have seen some of you there, but there was enough confusion as my guys didn't even show themselves (had to be adopted by the 21st MA) to try to find Tripp or anyone else.

Regardless, excellent fun, despite being completely screwed at Sunday's outset by the Confederate lodgement near the tracks!

[Pvt. Wing]

Comrads... It was certainly worth the 9+ hour drive to serve with great bunch from Co. K. The colors and the battles were memorable especially Sunday's battle against the Rebs near the tracks. Nice to meet new people and see again familiar faces.Thanks to all who were there and who helped put this together. OHIO! OHIO!

Ed Henry
Plug Ugly Mess

[trippcor]

Thanks again for everyone that supported the effort to raise a campaigner company for Resaca. It looks like we had the biggest company on the field for either side. We had a high of 52 men on Saturday and Sunday we still had 47. We ended up being one wing of the Georgia Volunteer Battalion.

Everyone kept telling me how great we looked and how well we drilled. To quote Sgt Major Boone of the GVB we helped dispell the myth that campaigners can not drill. Given the number of different units we had (Armory Guards, Possum Skinners, WIG, Salt River Rifles, 56th Ga, 30th Ga, 48th NY, 45th Al, New Madrid Guards, 63rd Tn, Elk River Boys and 21st OH) I was amazed at how quickly we were able to operate in the field as single unit. I was proud and honored to have been your captain.

Thanks to the GVB for giving us a home and for being patient with me as I learned how they opperate. Hunter Poythress did a great job as the overall federal commander. As always it was a pleasure to serve with Paul Jerram.

A special thanks to the Critters and the rest of the Federal Cav. for saving our bacon Sunday morning. That one Confederate company would have over run our platoon if y'all had not showed up.

[Resaca]

I was in that company of Confederates that came across the tracks on your flank Sunday. It looked like we were holding our own there for a little bit with you boys. When that cavalry came upon us, it looked terrific! (or I should say terrifying!) After that, the 7th Ohio then began to kick our butts across the field and never let up.

Hope you all had a good weekend and for those that went on the tour Friday evening, I hope you enjoyed it.

Thanks,
Tony Patton

[trippcor]

Tony,
I am so sorry I forgot to thank you for a great tour. That alone was worth the trip to the event.

[Malingerer]

Tony,
I was part of that tour group friday evening and just wanted to mention again how grateful I am for your time and energy. I still get chills thinking of that view of Van den Corput's Battery Redan. Thanks again.

[Greg Barnett]

Greetings all,

Truly a good weekend. Great guys all around. The leadership was great this weekend and it was good to get to know a bunch of new gentlemen. I use that word loosely as it is defined. Looking forward to seeing al again at Outpost III.
I never thought I would say it, but Ohio, Ohio, Ohio!!!!

[NewHopeChurch]

Oh how could I forget, those rousing cheers for the Buckeye State?! Never been more elated to hear a volley followed by the shout of OHIO!

[Delhi Rangers]

I would like to thank Tripp and Kiev for all of their hard work in organizing the event. You did an excellent job once again. Enjoyed it!!

[HighPrvt]

I had a great time, up until my knee went south the second time we came out of the works. Thanks to everybody that worked so hard on the event, it was a blast.

[huntdaw]

Yep, it was good. I signed up with some mixed feelings but was very impressed by the number of Federals we had. It was a good look and ended up being a force ratio much more authentic than what I understand has been in the past.

So even though I came with some hesitation to a mainstream event, I ended up having a good time and enjoyed the camaraderie in the company.

I wonder if Landrum will wear his new kepi to Vicksburg?

[BullCalf]

I want to also thank Tripp and Kiev. I had a blast !!!!!!!!! I was only there on Friday night and Saturday; no sleep, stinking trains. Tony Patton put on an excellent tour. Rations were good. Saturday's battle was great. Whipped those Seesch good.

[Kiev Thomason]

Gents,
Thank you all for making the event what it was.You all pulled it together on the field and in camp.You all are the ones we should be thanking.

I would like to say I hope this is not the last time that the ratios at a mainstream event look as they did this past weekend.WoW ! Thats alot of Yanks! Ohio ..Ohio !! I also hope that we can pull this off at another event maybe in the next year or so.

You all did a great Job!My hats off to you all.I hope everyone got home safe.

[Spongebucket]

Fellers,
I must say that was the best time in the field at Resaca in nearly 10yrs. A quality group took the call to arms as the 7th OVI ("Fighting Roosters"). Was good to see some old friends (even as rank as privates again) and meeting some new ones. Herb is right about the US forces outnumbering the CS....and for the firstime (I think) ever, we had to stoke up the fires for the evenings. Hats off to Tripp and Kiev for working the organization and to the rest of you who travelled whatever distance, to make this on F'ing A company. Only goes to show you that an event is what you make of it.
Thanks for the fun and see ya at another campfire.
Joe Blunt

[C.R. Henderson]

I had a blast. It was really great to see everybody, meet new friends and put the Capt's coat in the tree. I can't wait to see you all again at Outpost in Oct. Mucho thankos to Tripp, Kiev and all the GVB staff for a great weekend- and I'm not including the hourly trains in the great part. I've got a couple of chiggers to share memories with! Ohio! Ohio! Ohio! (And this from a Georgia native)

[toptimlrd]

Tripp, Kiev, et al,

It was good seeing all of you at Resaca, of course you didn't have to get quite that close when y'all marched off on Sunday from formation and almost directly into our left flank :tounge_sm . Also enjoyed the guided tour of the property on the way off the field:rolleyes:

It was good to see the appropriate numbers and a significant number of "hits" taken as well. We had a blast chasing ole johnny down that ravine and back up the hill on the other side, had the battle gone on a couple of more minutes, that battery would have been ours.

Se y'all in a couple of weeks at Picketts Mill.

[jones56ga]

Howdy,
I too had a great time. I really enjoyed the time spent with old friends, and meeting new ones. Thanks Tripp, Herb, Kiev, Brian, etc. Yall take care!:)

Ricky Jones

[Mtn.Guerilla]

I would like to echo the sentiments of all the previous posts. Personally I had about given up on this event, but being part of such great authentic contingent was something I couldn't pass up. I think it's great giving an authentic "shot in the arm" to some of these maintream events. I wish I could have been there on Sunday, but after the encouragment of my family at the last minute on Friday ( to go blow off some steam and stress) , I got back home in time to see my grandfather at his home , speak with him about the good ole' days, and an hour later he passed on. Thanks to all the great friends I have made in this hobby, in the short time I've been involved, and I look forward to seeing you all again at the Chickamuaga LH and Outpost !
Ohio,Ohio, Ohio,

( In memory of Staff Sgt. Joe L Cates proud WWII vetern, that served his country
honorably throught out England, France & Germany 1941-1945 )

[trippcor]

Eric,
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your Grand Father but am glad you had a chance to see him before he made the final journey. I know I speak for all when I say we deeply appreciate his service to this Country. The World has lost another Hero.

[Greg Barnett]

Eric,
I am sad to hear of you loss. I know how much a grandfather means to a man. I know you'll miss him.
I am really glad that you got to come out this weekend. It was good to give you a hard time once again. See you in the fall. (note the possum skinner tag)

[Mtn.Guerilla]

Gentlemen, thank you for the kind sentiments. It only reenforces my confidence in the character of the men, I have met on this end of the hobby. I ask everyone to take advantage of talking with their WWII vets and hearing their stories first hand. This generation is almost gone, and before long will talked about, with the same air of mythology, that we discuss the CW vets. Remember them all this Memorial Day.

(Greg, all I can say is likewise, hope you can make it out this fall )

[HighPrvt]

Eric,
Sorry to hear about your Grandfather bro. I'm glad you got to see him before he left for a better place.

[Kiev Thomason]

Eric ,
I am so sorry.I have only known you for a short time ,but from the way you carry your self the men of your family must be great ones.I am sure your Grandpa was a great man.Sorry for his passing.

[suspenderless pard]

Gents,

Tripp and Kiev you put on a great event, as usual. It's is nice to be able to go to an otherwise boring event and be able to have like minded authentic people at a mainstream event. Had a good time. Thanks again for all your hard work.
Eric sorry to hear about your loss. I met you at Prelude last year. All we can do is cherish the memories that we have and know that we'll get to see them again someday. Hope to see you soon.

Sean

[trippcor]

I have posted some pictures from Resaca on the Armory Guards Website (www.armoryguards.org). Thanks to Herb for taking a few shots. If anyone else has any they would like me to post send them on. Thanks again to everyone that supported our Federal Campaign Company.

[Garrett Silliman]

Tripp,

Looks good - thanks for posting those. See you tomorrow at Pickett's Mill. -Garrett