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Good thing I said I was not sure!
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David
I'm not a "Coastie", but I am proud to be a civilian member of the US Coast Guard Foundation.All interesting info. I served in the Coast Guard which used the motto Semper Paratus(Always Ready). Well did a little research on the Lamar Rifles of the 11th Mississippi and they also used Semper Paratus. Useless info on a Thursday night. That’s all I could add to this thread
Great points. He does know the Lamar Rifles since many were Ole Miss students.Having lived in Oxford for 60+ years and I do not know for sure but would guess the camera is on the West side of the Lafayette County Courthouse facing North. First National Bank is now located were the Ash & Wagner store used to be.
I am no expert but I do know one who probably could identify the unit, date and location. Starke Miller a friend of mine and @Woods-walker, is Oxford historian and expert on Company A, the University Greys, of the 11th Mississippi. I am fairly confident he knows a great bit about the Lamar Rifles. I have his facebook page info below. If you are interested in a guided tour of Shiloh? He is extremely knowledgeable about the battle and the roles played by Ole Miss matriculants.
@Biscoitos were you successful with your research at the Ole Miss Library? I have many enjoyable hours in that building going back to index cards of the Dewey Decimal System!
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David
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Since I live near Lamar County, I'll take the opportunity to mention that there were also TWO different Lamars, Mississippi's Quintius Lucius Cincinnatius and Texas' Mirabeau Bonaparte! (How's that for a couple of mouthfuls?!) Our own Mirabeau B. followed Sam Houston as the second President of the Republic of Texas, reversing many of his predecessor's actions, including peace with various Indian tribes, chasing the Cherokee out after killing their septuagenarian Chief Bowles in what is charitably called a "battle." Like his rival Houston, Lamar also has many schools and institutions in the state named for him, including an elementary just down the street from me.I believe that I have uncovered the reason for the confusion: there were two Confederate units called the Lamar Rifles.
One was.indeed the 11th Mississippi, as noted. The photo in question was identified as being the Lamar Rifles, and people concluded - not illogically- that it was the Miss. company.
But there was also a unit raised in Lamar County Texas called the Lamar Rifles, also referred to as Maxeys Rifles, ( and formally the 9th Texas) after their first commander, Samuel Bell Maxey who was a West Point grad (he was Stonewall Jackson's roommate).and was brevetted in Mexico.
The unit was badly mauled at Shiloh but Maxey had been sent to build bridges someplace and missed the battle.
Anyway, there's the deal: two units with the same name.
The object of studying history is to find the truth.Perhaps you missed the photo identification above which proves it was not taken in Oxford Mississippi but in Dallas Texas.
Therefore wherever a camera is located in Oxford it will need one heck of a lens to show the spot where Ash & Wagner used to stand, which is approximately 535 miles away at the corner of Main and Jefferson Streets in Dallas.
Yes, I had success at the Ole Miss Library. I had called ahead and the two items that I wanted to see were already pulled for me, which sped up my work. I appreciated that and told the staff so.Having lived in Oxford for 60+ years and I do not know for sure but would guess the camera is on the West side of the Lafayette County Courthouse facing North. First National Bank is now located were the Ash & Wagner store used to be.
I am no expert but I do know one who probably could identify the unit, date and location. Starke Miller a friend of mine and @Woods-walker, is Oxford historian and expert on Company A, the University Greys, of the 11th Mississippi. I am fairly confident he knows a great bit about the Lamar Rifles. I have his facebook page info below. If you are interested in a guided tour of Shiloh? He is extremely knowledgeable about the battle and the roles played by Ole Miss matriculants.
@Biscoitos were you successful with your research at the Ole Miss Library? I have many enjoyable hours in that building going back to index cards of the Dewey Decimal System!
Regards
David
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Thanks for the update David. I really want to make it down there this summer. But my wife wants to come too - and there in-lies the problem. We have a farm, which requires one of us here 7 days a week. We’ve never had a vacation together- and in fact didn’t go on a honeymoon. I really want her to see MS but don’t know how to do it under the circumstances. Last year she offered the trip to me, not sure that offer still stands.The governor has ended the required mask rule and so has the mayor of Oxford. I am 71 with both shots and I wear a mask. Ole Miss still requires mask wearing including sporting events. When sitting you may take it off but wear when moving.
Next time you visit Oxford let's try to get together maybe for lunch, if you would like?
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David
Hah !And YES, I did go to the best place in Oxford for chicken on a stick! (Across the street from Abner's)
If I say where, some people on CWT will say, "Only in Mississippi."
On the Square.Don't forget the pizzas at Dino's!
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David
I don't get to Oxford very often.The governor has ended the required mask rule and so has the mayor of Oxford. I am 71 with both shots and I wear a mask. Ole Miss still requires mask wearing including sporting events. When sitting you may take it off but wear when moving.
Next time you visit Oxford let's try to get together maybe for lunch, if you would like?
Regards
David