Recruiting for "Fresh Fish" Company at Duffield

[paulcalloway]

All, I will be commanding a Company at Fort Duffield, September 5-7, 2008. Please contact me if interested in serving as part of this command! The impression will be that of a fresh regiment in garrison at the Fort while a company of veterans will be under command of Matt Woodburn.

[Micah Trent]

Re: Recruiting for Militia Company at Duffield

This militia company is going to be unique. Glad to be serving and being part of such a "green" company.:sick:
It's going to be fun!

[Csayankee]

Re: Recruiting for Militia Company at Duffield

Count me in, Sending the registration soon.

[blackhattertuck]

Re: Recruiting for Militia Company at Duffield

I'll be there!

[JordanRicketts]

Re: Recruiting for Militia Company at Duffield

Hope I can handle the 20 min drive...

[Micah Trent]

Re: Recruiting for Militia Company at Duffield

Hope I can handle the 20 min drive...

It'll be okay man....just hang in there. You can do it! [sarcastically worried]

[Federal Bummer]

Shaw, James Briney. History of the Tenth Indiana Volunteer Infantry. “1862”
Lafayette, IN. Burt Hayward Co. 1912 Pg 169-171.

"All kinds of lies and improbable stories were told to the new men. They stared with wide open eyes to see the boys coming in with hardly anything in shape of equipments, while the new troops were loaded down with all kinds of trumpery. Knapsacks were a foot above their heads. Overcoats, two suits of clothes and underwear, all kinds of trinkets, bear’s oil for the hair, etc., gift from loving and well meaning friends but useless to the soldier. On the back of their knapsacks were strapped frying pans, coffee pots and stew pans, pairs of boots hanging to the knapsack, blankets and ponchos, making in weight one hundred pounds to the man, while the “vet” carried about twenty-five pounds."

If you have a lot of cool stuff that you have always wanted to bring, this is the comapny for you ;-)

"Scuba" Steve Ewing

[Micah Trent]

Re: Recruiting for "Fresh Fish" Company at Duffield

There is still room available in Commander Paul Calloway's Company. Again, they will be representing a group of men who are green with little or no experience posted at Ft. Duffield, some 300 ft. up overlooking the Ohio River! (Oh, and yes you will be in the actual earthwork fort!)
This group will be experiencing some unique scenarios that you don't want to miss out on. Don't be left out. Get those registrations in!

[blackhattertuck]

Re: Recruiting for "Fresh Fish" Company at Duffield

Steve,

Does that mean I can FINALLY bring my Mahogony-framed feather bed, English Oak desk with intrigal blotter and humidor, and my loyal body-servant Cuffy? :tounge_sm

[yankeecav]

Re: Recruiting for "Fresh Fish" Company at Duffield

Paul,

You can count me in for your company. I have just been too lazy to send my registration in yet.

[SouthernFed]

Re: Recruiting for "Fresh Fish" Company at Duffield

Still awaiting what is needed in our Kit for the green Company.
southernfed

[JordanRicketts]

Re: Recruiting for "Fresh Fish" Company at Duffield

Its on the web page but here it is for easy acess...

1862 Kentucky Recruit Guidelines

Head Gear



Federal 1858 pattern forage cap: Finely woven dark blue or royal blue wool (not navy blue) with painted leather brim and chin strap with plain US regulation, small size buttons. Black or brown polished cotton liner.

Civilian Headgear: Should be of a period style made of wool or fur felt and have a lining, sweat band, and edging.


Coats


Federal Uniform Dress Coat (Frock Coat): To be made of dark blue wool broadcloth, piped in blue at cuffs and collar. Nine button front with hand sewn or period machine button holes. HIGHLY PREFERRED

Federal 4-button fatigue blouse (sack coat): Recommended styles are a J.T. Martin, Schuylkill Arsenal, or Cincinnati Depot. Sack coats are constructed of 5-8 oz. indigo dyed twill woven flannel. Button holes must be hand sewn.


Trousers


Federal Issued Sky Blue Trousers: Schuylkill Arsenal, JT Martin, Cincinnati contract or William Deering contract trousers. Federal trousers will be of sky blue kersey wool as defined in the army regulations. They should have tinplated paperbacked buttons.


Shirts


Federal Issue shirt: Constructed with domet flannel in Grey or White colors. They have no placket and a single paper backed tin button to close the cuffs and collar. They were made in one size only and were entirely hand stitched. Hand done button holes.

Contract Issue Shirt: These shirts are similar to the issue shirt in pattern but have a finished placket, breast pocket, and are made of a finer wool flannel. They were commonly produced in four colors: Red, blue, gray, and tan. Hand Done button holes.

Civilian Shirt: Civilian shirts can also be worn as long as they are made form a period civilian pattern of a proper material. These shirts were made from a variety of materials such as cotton, wool, and linen and in various patterns such as stripes, plaids and checks. Buttons should be china, glass, bone, pearl or hard rubber. Numerous letters written from soldiers ask for more civilian shirts to be sent from home. Continuous wear led to a short life span of the shirt.


Suspenders or Braces


These were a non- issue item. Therefore careful consideration should be taken to find an authentic pair made from a mid nineteenth century pattern.

A period correct civilian belt may also be used.


Federal Issue or Civilian drawers


These should be the only form of underwear under your trousers. They may be obtained in an Issue pattern or Civilian pattern. They were most commonly made from Canton flannel. Completely hand-sewn.



Socks


Hand knit wool stockings: These can be found in various weights in 100% cotton or wool. Civilian socks are generally hand knitted whereas army issue socks seemed to have been done by a machine. Avoid rag wool socks however.


Footwear


Federal Issue booties (shoes): The Jefferson Bootee. The soles may be pegged or stitched and have heel plates or heel rims. Hobnails are left up to the discretion of the members. Recommended for long marches.

Boots: Soldiers did purchase boots while on campaign. However, the bootee is recommended over the boot for long marches.

Federal Leather Accoutrements:

Cartridge box: This is the leather box used to carry ammunition. It is hung on either your belt or on a shoulder sling. It contains 40 rounds of ammunition. The cartridge box should be appropriate for your musket. For the Enfield or Springfield rifles, a P-57 .58 box or a P-61 .58 box will be used. A US box plate is recommended for the outer flap. An eagle breastplate is recommended if you have a sling, although not all Western federals had them.

Cap pouch: A cap pouch holds percussion caps for your rifle. It is the smaller leather box worn on your waist belt. The cap pouch should be of an early war issued style such as the style produced by C. S. Storms of New York.

Waist belt: According to regulations they should be 2" wide and 42" from the buckle to keeper. 1854 pattern calls for a keeper although many original belts are cut short of the keeper. The belt should have a U.S. plate.

Bayonet scabbard: Springfield an early war 2-rivet scabbard.


Haversacks


Federal Issue Haversack: The federal tarred haversack.

Ration Bags: For storing food items, they should be constructed of muslin, cotton, or a period material with twine or string used as a drawstring to close the bag. Should be hand-sewn.


Canteens (must have leather strap)


M1858 Smoothside Canteen: Should be made of tin with a pewter mouthpiece. It usually should covered in brown blanket wool, brown jean, or gray jean cloth. . The strap should be russet leather. The cork should be affixed with cotton or hemp twines only. NO stainless steel canteens!!




Blankets


Issue Blankets: Brown twill woven wool measuring 5.5'x 7' and weighing approx. 4-5 pounds. A dark brown stripe near each end

Gum Blankets/Ground Cloths: Constructed of vulcanized rubber cloth or painted canvas. The gum blanket was issued with brass grommets, approximately 5/8", to aid in erecting it as a shelter or wearing it as rain gear.


Knapsack


Model 1855 double bag knapsack: Constructed of tarred canvas with leather straps. This is where all personal effects, clothing, and blankets should be located. HIGH PREFERRED

Blanket Roll: You were just issued Knapsacks!!!




Rifles


.577 British Enfield is recommended.

M-61 .58 Springfield

***The musket should be "de-farbed". This means that modern makers marks should be removed, the serial number should be located out of view. An addition of original makers and inspectors' marks is strongly encouraged.

Bayonet: The appropriate bayonet should accompany the rifle.


Mess Gear


It may be desirable for one to carry along items with them while on campaign to aid in the preparation and eating of food. What type of mess gear used is up to the individual. Canteen halves, plates, pans, and cups are all acceptable items to cook in. A fork, spoon and knife would complement these items. These items shouldn't remain shiny after long use. Tin Cups must be tin, absolutely no stainless steel.


Miscellaneous Items


Additional items should be authentic. Just remember, you have to carry it all! Leave the necessaries at home. A "housewife" is a very useful item to have. It will help you keep your goods intact over time, especially while in the field. Reading literature, religious and not, should be period. In my opinion, for what its worth, letter writing is highly under represented in this hobby. Bringing writing tools and paper will add to your first person and also to the environment. A period wallet is good as well. This is a good area to store reproduction money. It may also serve as a good place to keep modern necessities out of view. (i.e. keys, identification, medication, etc.)

Tobacco Use: The use of tobacco should be authentic. Whether you chew it or smoke it, make sure it is in keeping with the time period. No cigarettes!! It should be noted that the period use of tobacco is not discouraged. There may be times you may want (or may be asked) to swap or share a chew with a friend


PROHIBITED:
Modern glasses or sunglasses.
Cigarettes.
Modern anachronisms.
Pistols are limited to officers.
CELL PHONES!!!!

It is understood that some modern items may need to be brought along to an event.
This may include:


Identification
Money
Medication
A Car Key

Be sure that if these items MUST be brought, to keep them out of sight and in period to containers. This will help insure that all those that wish will be able to enjoy their time at an event without any modern intrusions.