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A Cluster of Custers

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24 Pdr. Powder Charge with Cartridge Block

Sep 11

The cartridge on the left is made with a woolen cloth bag. Gibbons states that merino wool is the best because of its very tight weave. The tight weave holds the very fine dust from escaping out, which can cause an explosion. The powder charge on the right is made from aluminum foil. I am going to use the aluminum foil cartridge for my firing demonstration of the 24 Pdr. Field Howitzer. Maybe I'm just an old dog not willing to try a new trick. I have fired thousands of projectiles with aluminum powder cartridges so I feel very comfortable with them. Maybe someday under the right conditions I will give cloth bags a try. The cartridge contains two pounds of Goex Fg black powder. Both...

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Confederate Memorial Statue to Return to Arlington Cemetary

Sep 10

What are your thoughts on the return of the Confederate Memorial Statue to Arlington National Cemetery?

I will provide my thoughts first and you can post yours.

I do not have a problem with honoring Confederate dead at Arlington Cemetary, however politics should be avoided if possible.

I feel this issue is too politically charged by both sides. The memorial itself is very beautiful but too grand and overtly political for Arlington Cemetary. I could understand it being at a battlefield or Confederate Cemetary, but not a Union cemetary...

A simple marker honoring the dead would be more appropriate.

Likewise, the language criticizing the memorial as propaganda has also been removed...

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★ ★ Buford, John

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John Buford Jr.

Born: March 4, 1826
Birthplace: Woodford County, Kentucky
Father: Colonel John Buford Sr. 1778 – 1847
Mother: Ann B. Watson
Wife: Martha McDowell "Pattie" Duke 1830 – 1903

Children:

James Duke Buford 1855 – 1874

(Buried: Georgetown Cemetery, Georgetown, Kentucky)

Pattie McDowell Duke Buford 1857 – 1863

(Buried: Georgetown Cemetery, Georgetown, Kentucky)

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1848: Graduated from West Point Military...

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