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Old 05-20-2008, 06:33 PM
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I notice in the painting, the Union troops are all wearing slouch hats, no kepis, and the Confederate flag isn't square, but rectangular.
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Because thats how we roll in the Western Theater....hahaha ...All style
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There is real doubt whether the 4th MN VI ever was issued forage caps. In fact I have managed to find only two references to the issue of headgear; Hardees in 62 & again in the spring of 64. So the slouch hat is quite appropriate. I was recently gifted w/ the ability to see a photo of the 3rd IA VI from the fall of 62/Spring 63 timeframe. The only two men in the company wearing forage caps were officers, everyone else a slouch or Hardee.

That painting is likely the best researched piece in existance and portrays the fighting at Rowett's Redoubt when it hit the fan. The artist... is the holy grail of research.
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They don't get much beter than Troijani.. If he is wong, you'd better come up with some really good backup..
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Hey


Sorry I have been out of the loop a while, had to get through some events. Just so you know....the Allatoona L.H. is on for 2008.
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Outstanding, I'll likely post some more info on 4th MN this weekend when i get home.
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Awesome. Well we got everything set up so far, just need people. email me at joeygangler@hotmail.com shane and I will send you the copy of the super secret program. Here is the overall flyer I have been sending out....Allatoona Pass Living History Program
October 3rd-5th, 2008

Theme:
To portray 4th MN garrison at Allatoona
Registration Fee- $10.00

Goals:
To provide the public a glimpse at what the Men of the 4th MN experienced while garrisoned at Allatoona Pass
To raise money for various funds related to the Allatoona Pass battlefield. Raising money for the MN monument being a primary goal.

Program Description:
Soldiers will experience normal duties associated with being garrisoned in Enemy territory at a vital position on a Federal Supply line.
To give the spectators a glimpse into the garrison at Allatoona Pass, tours will be lead throughout the day as well as a candle lit tour that evening. All participants will be asked to stay in first person through out the day’s activities.

Friday
Friday the Union living historians will set up in the eastern side of the pass. The Pass will be open until 11pm. Those arriving after 11pm will be asked to camp at the base of the pass or in your vehicles, we will reopen the pass at Dawn. This is for safety reasons; one slip off the Mountain and your good time is ruined.

Saturday
On Saturday morning the troops will go through the motions of preparing for a general assault as well as regular camp duties. Rations will be issued at this time. Meals will be prepared by the camp cooks, soldiers will gather wood and water, assemble things needed for defense and go out on Pickett duty. U.S. Signal Corp will relay messages to Kennesaw as happened in '64. A candle light tour is planned that evening.
The tours will be the only way to see the Eastern Redoubt on Saturday. No aimless wandering by spectators will be permitted. This is to help soldiers stay in a period mindset as well as keep Spectators from wandering into off limit areas.
ALL FEDERAL PARTICIPANTS WILL NEED TO BE ON SITE NO LATER THAN 7AM.


Sunday
US troops will be invited to stay as long as they wish, but from 8AM until 11AM they we will execute normal fatigue duties.
11am -4pm people will be left to their own device
After 1pm the GDRA Confederate infantry wish to engage in a program of their own invention. This is completely voluntary to participate in.
US troops will need to be off site by 4PM.

Roles, Specialty impressions and specialty items needed for program-
First and foremost, we need people with a great attitude and the willingness to accurately represent and honor those men who fought and died at Allatoona Pass no matter the cost.
We need participants who will be able to carry out this program non stop for the length we have presented. Also people who can stay in a proper mindset no matter what modern distractions may occur.

We will need hardtack boxes, ammo boxes, garrison and commissary equipment as it pertains to the location. *We will provide much of this but any extras will be greatly appreciated.

We will need some Union Soldiers armed with M41 Rifles (Mississippi Rifles).

Anyone who will just be able to come for Saturday is encouraged to come out as well, please email me twentyfirstgeorgia@gmail.com for details.

More information available at http://twentyfirstgeorgia.googlepage...slivinghistory
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Joey: Would give my left whatsis to be there. Maybe both. Keep us up to date, please.

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Joey: Would give my left whatsis to be there. Maybe both. Keep us up to date, please.

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I will keep y'all up to date for sure.
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4th MN VI

A Company: Carver Grays & Scott Guards
B Company: From Glencoe/Meeker & McCloud Counties at large
C Company: Dacotah Guards
D Company: Frontier Rifle Guards (Goodhue County)
E Company: LeSuer & Steele County Guards
F Company: Freeborn County Guards
G Company: St Cloud Guards
H Company: Valley Sharpshooters (Mankato Area)
I Company: Warsaw Rifle Company (Rice County)
K Company: Mower County Guards
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