Monthly Archives: July 2012

THE MARYLAND CAMPAIGN OF 1862: Pt 10

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Civil War Reflections

THE MARYLAND CAMPAIGN OF 1862: THROUGH ARKANSAS EYES The two brigades of Walker’s Division were Ransom’s Brigade made up of the 24th, 25th, 35th and 49th North Carolina under Brigadier General Robert Ransom, Jr. The brigade also was assigned French’s … Continue reading →

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THE MARYLAND CAMPAIGN OF 1862: Pt 9

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Civil War Reflections

THE MARYLAND CAMPAIGN OF 1862: THROUGH ARKANSAS EYES I don’t know if you have ever been in the two top northern Virginia Counties, but it is quite a revelation. Nancy and I were traveling south out of Maryland to Leesburg, … Continue reading →

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THE MARYLAND CAMPAIGN OF 1862: Pt 8

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Civil War Reflections

THE MARYLAND CAMPAIGN OF 1862: THROUGH ARKANSAS EYES In early June of 1862 the 3rd Arkansas spent its time digging earthworks for gun emplacements, troop trenches and revetments. This necessary work brought Lee the moniker of “Spades Lee”. However, later … Continue reading →

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THE MARYLAND CAMPAIGN OF 1862: Pt 7

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Civil War Reflections

THE MARYLAND CAMPAIGN OF 1862: THROUGH ARKANSAS EYES I have marched 7 miles in one day and skirmished during the march. I was dead tired when we finally bedded down for the night. I considered myself in pretty good shape, … Continue reading →

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THE MARYLAND CAMPAIGN OF 1862: Pt 6

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Civil War Reflections

THE MARYLAND CAMPAIGN OF 1862: THROUGH ARKANSAS EYES Marching in full Civil War regalia during the summer is very tedious work. If you are portraying Confederates and your uniform is made of Jean material, which is a weave of wool … Continue reading →

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THE MARYLAND CAMPAIGN OF 1862: Pt 5

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Civil War Reflections

THE MARYLAND CAMPAIGN OF 1862: THROUGH ARKANSAS EYES After the debacle of Jackson’s winter campaign, the 3rd was sent to Fredericksburg, VA and assigned to T. H. Holmes Division. The First Arkansas, which had enlisted for a 12 month tour … Continue reading →

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THE MARYLAND CAMPAIGN OF 1862: Pt 4

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Civil War Reflections

THE MARYLAND CAMPAIGN OF 1862: THROUGH ARKANSAS EYES During one of our Civil War Excursions back east we journeyed to Richmond, VA. Neither I nor Nancy had been to that part of Virginia before and we were looked forward to … Continue reading →

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THE MARYLAND CAMPAIGN OF 1862: Pt 3

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Civil War Reflections

THE MARYLAND CAMPAIGN OF 1862: THROUGH ARKANSAS EYES The Arkansas Boys were drilled morning, noon and night at their camp and finally sent north to join the army. They arrived in Monterey, VA, in time to hear of the Beauregard’s … Continue reading →

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THE MARYLAND CAMPAIGN OF 1862: Pt 2

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Civil War Reflections

THROUGH ARKANSAS EYES You haven’t really lived until you have spent a night in 39 degree temperatures and only two gum blankets, a wool blanket and your frock coat for warmth on the cold ground. I have spent a few … Continue reading →

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THE MARYLAND CAMPAIGN OF 1862:

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Civil War Reflections

THROUGH ARKANSAS EYES Ever been to South Arkansas? We refer to it as LA. Not the one out in California but Lower Arkansas. It consist of Delta from the Mississippi River in the east for about 50 miles to the … Continue reading →

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