Campaigner Battalion for Wison's Creek

[Spinster]

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Oh, and for all the Billy Yank and Johnnie Reb come latelies---please don't call or email the Registrar 24 hours after you late register to find out why you're not on the list yet and when you will be.

There's only one person on the other end of that Registration wire, and they are tearing their hair out right now, because they thought they'd be done by now.

You've got your Paypal receipt, print it out and put it in your wallet. You'll be alright.

[Spinster]

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I always tend to hold back, waiting for military men to answer military questions--but knowing the obligations of many of the other folks on the BGA's event committe, I'll speak up, based on the last notes I have.

First--questions regarding the commemorative march on Wednesday. Yes, much of it will be organized on the spot, with the respective branches marching together. Of course, you'll need a full canteen. It will be hot. Additional water support will be provided via the wagons of Cleburns Wagon Corps. Please don't make the march if you aren't up to it--these are not 'sag wagons'. Carry your plunder-you'll sleep on arms, and be provided a period meal by the WC Foundation.

If you do not wish to march, you are welcome to drive to the commemoration. You may not spend the night on site if you did not march in.

Some units already know they will march straight into a non scripted engagement on Thursday. If this is you, plan accordingly.

Wet Plate--yes, there are wetplate photographers on the vendor listing for all BGA events.

We hope y'all will enjoy this event. There should be a decent sized little civilian town to march through to cheers and kisses, or terrorize, depending on your personal preference. Once this whole thing starts, I'm out of the committee business and relegated to what I do best--washing dishes in the back of Wagon Camp.

Uncle Tom---now, you'll just have to get over the embarrassment that that fine image of the Ground Hornets, the Lazy Jacks, you and the Old Major is considered pinup material amongst some circles of hardcore girls who can dress and fry a chicken. After all, y'all did March to that image maker. :wink_smil

[Michael Comer]

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About a week left for registration folks. We have 73 members of the discussion group and in the last 24 hours have had over 50 guests on the board but we sure don't have that many registered that I can see. I know there are registrations backed up and are not showing on the registered lists yet so if you have registered it may take a bit to show up. If you have not registered, get it done because time is running out. If you're sitting the fence, get off of it and send in that registration.

[Michael Comer]

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Don't know.

[Old Reb]

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I hope not!

[Alexander Vasquez]

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In the Manassas folder is a discussion about wet plate images being done; does anyone know if a wet plate artist will be at Wilson's Creek?

[Michael Comer]

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I am not part of the campaigner battallion, but am going to this event. Myself and a pard intend on doing the march and NPS program the 10th-11th but have not heard anything from any of the "higher ups" as to how this will be handled. Nobody else in our group intends to do the march so do we just fall in with whoever is there in camp that afternoon? That's the sense I get from the websites of both Cleburne's and the First Federal Division--show up in camp and go. Seems kind of loose to do it that way. Does anyone have more knowledge about that?

Best wishes,

Alexander Vasquez

Alexander,

I am not sure about many of the details on the march either but I'm sure that will come out as more details are worked out. The organization may very well be to fall in where you can since the march is at the very beginning of the event and there will be many that won't be able to be there due to work etc so units will not be up to full strength. I know my unit will have a number of fellows that may not be able to be there until Friday evening. We'll have to see how it plays out on that end.

[Michael Comer]

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I want to thank those that are registered. They are still coming in and I will post a registered list again after the next update. As so often happens at events, the deadline has been extended until July 15 so if you weren't sure of plans etc, you have a bit longer to get registered.

[Alexander Vasquez]

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I am not part of the campaigner battallion, but am going to this event. Myself and a pard intend on doing the march and NPS program the 10th-11th but have not heard anything from any of the "higher ups" as to how this will be handled. Nobody else in our group intends to do the march so do we just fall in with whoever is there in camp that afternoon? That's the sense I get from the websites of both Cleburne's and the First Federal Division--show up in camp and go. Seems kind of loose to do it that way. Does anyone have more knowledge about that?

Also, here is a link to an NPS archaeological study on the recovered artifacts from Wilson's Creek found from 2000-2008. It makes for very, very interesting reading. I find it notable that the use of civilian weapons during the battle is estimated at 1% based on recovered artifacts during the study and by proportion housed at the old General Sweeny museum. I spent a week at the site last summer as part of a National Endowment for the Humanities course and this study was referenced as the most current battlefield research. Lengthy, but very good information throughout the document.

http://www.nps.gov/mwac/publications/pdf/tech109.pdf

Best wishes,

Alexander Vasquez

[Michael Comer]

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Here's who I show on the registered list as of the last update. I know many of you have contacted me saying you have registered or are in the process of registering. Keep an eye on the list to see if you show up on it. If not, let me know and I'll look into it. Remember, the deadline is July 1 , so get them in.

Comer, Michael
Aufmuth, Frank
Aufmuth, Sam
Aufmuth, Xavier
Hill, Dan
Kasmar, Andrew
Kupsch, Mike
Helvey, Christopher
Lipe, Aaron
McAllister, Patrick
Snyder, Jeremy
Weik, Thom
Yearby, Tom
Jenkins, Johnnie
Baker, Fred
Carr, Brett
Graves, Seth
McCarty, Brian
Mobley, Cody
Royers, Ron
Shelton, Stacie
Spain, John
Lauderdale, Jim
Erickson, Paul
Leggans, Terry
Richardson, Greg
House, Scott
Rector, Matthew
Graf, Phil
Stamos, Christopher



Read more: http://wilsonscreek.proboards.com/

[MO-Pard]

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Mike, et al....

It is looking like we might be on break for part of this..... I am giddy, but trying to reign in my enthusiasm if they change everything on me. This is the ONE event I wanted to hit this year. So very unique and a change from the same-ole/same-ole. Don't get me wrong I love good AOT/ANV, but this is a chance to do something so rare and different. Plus, if you have never seen the battlefield or Pea Ridge (about 30 minutes away) you are missing out. I believe the have been consistantly ranked in the top 5 most beautiful battlefields.

Anyway, Mike I will be in touch offline. Gosh I hope I can make this. Especially since you can start as early as wednesday or thursday and do some campaigning/marching/skirmishing.

[Michael Comer]

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I know everyone is excited about Shiloh right now but don't forget to register for Wilson's Creek if you are attending. Registration is due JULY 1 so please get it done folks.

[Michael Comer]

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I'm very grateful for the Ground Hornets coming up. Look forward to seeing you boys.

Now there's still a lot that haven't registered. Look boys, do me a personal favor and get registered please. I really need to know what I've got to work with. If you're a little tight on dough but you know you're coming at least let me know that. This is going to be a good event folks and we are going to make a stellar effort to try to be as much like Burbridge's boys as we can be. There's lots of talk about Manassas and Shiloh which is fine - I'll be at both of them. But, in the meantime there's a battle being overlooked by many that was quite pivotal in Missouri's part in the war. If you don't know what happened in the Trans-Miss you're missing out on a part of the war that effected the whole thing. So come on, help me out on this and register for Wilson's Creek. You'll be glad you did - guaranteed.

[Gallo de Cielo]

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Marse Comer,

A moderate swarm of Ground Hornets intends to descend on the place.

Be forewarned.

[Michael Comer]

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Folks,

I been looking at the registered list and it does not have very many on it although there are almost 70 members on the discussion board and an untold number of guests. It is imperative that you get your registration in. We don't know whether you really intend on coming until we see your name on that registered list. There are things to plan for and figure out and it works better when you can get an idea of your numbers.

Please send in your registrations asap.

Thanks for you help.