THE DISPATCH A MONTHLY JOURNAL OF NEWS

Volume 4, Issue 41 Arlington, May 1863 (2004)

Entered according to an Act of Congress by both the Union & Confederate governments, in the Year 1861, in the Clerk’s Offices of the District Courts. The Official Newsletter of the Washington Civil War Association

BATTLE OF SPOKANE FALLS THE SLEEP OF THE M AY 29-30 HEROES

RIVERSIDE STATE PARK SPOKANE, WA. Under the summer sun and stars And under the winter snow Our heroes sleep, unvexed by wars, While the seasons come and go. Kissed by the soft and gentle showers And arched by the blue above, They sleep today ‘neath a world of flowers, Left there by a nation’s love.

Submitted by Bruce Smith. Originally printed in Wenatchee newspaper, Friday May 30, 1913

Come on out for a fun and relaxing weekend in the rustic and wild setting of Call for . new

dispatch Inside this Dispatch you will find your REENACTOR’S INFORMATION editor FLYER. Pull this out and fold it in thirds and make sure you bring it along This Editor has decided that it is time with you. This gives you all the information and directions you will need for to allow someone else to take the news- the event. DON’T FORGET TO BRING IT! letter “torch” and run with it. I’ve been ***Travel Note: Leave yourself plenty of time to get to the event. doing the letter for about 3 years now We have been told that there is Construction between and think that it would be wise to bring Ritzville and Spokane. in some fresh ideas to our newsletter. Hotel & Motel information: The June issue will be my last so if you 1. Motel 6: Located up hill to the west from intersection of Sunset Blvd. & Government way have editorial talent now’s your chance (about 4 miles from site) 1-800-4motel6 Pool, Small pets o.k. to let it shine through. It really is kinda 2. Days Inn:Located up hill to the west from intersection of Sunset Blvd. & Government way 1-888-318-2611, Pool. fun. 3. Spokane House: (Nice) Located up hill to the west from intersection of Sunset Blvd. & Gov- God has blessed me with a very success- ernment way, Pool, Restaurant, 1-800-550-7635 ful business so I no longer have the time 4. Shangri-La Motel:(Mom and Pop kinda place) near Sunset Blvd. & Government Way., Pool, to devote to the newsletter that it de- 1-800-234-4941 serves.

When you are in the Spokane area keep your eyes open for the Five Billboards that have been put up Call me if you would like to chat to see for our event. A special thanks to LAMAR industries for giving us a cost break on these! what it involves.

For more info contact Harold Voltz 509-467-4667 [email protected] Terry: 509-536-4252 Page 1 Page 2 The Dispatch May 1863 (2004)

TH “Honoring Their JUNE 12,13 6 ANNUAL FT. COLUM- Memory” FT. SIMCOE BIA ENCAMPMENT. at Snohomish Living History G.A.R. Cemetery. Encampment. July 16-18,2004

FLAG DAY Booooeeeeeooooot! CEREMONY All hands! Now hear this! Now All Periods of Military welcome. hear this!

Free camping for reenactors on lawn with water and rest- The 2004 Ft. Columbia Encampment is fast approach- rooms nearby. ing. Pass the word that all are welcome to attend.

Sat. 1:00pm Billed as Living History, the event will afford both VFW Flag Raising Washington and reenactors the opportunity Ceremony to spend all their time with the public. Bring recruit- ment information. This is the only time anyone is al- For more info contact lowed to camp at the Fort. Skirmishing and small bat- the Ft. Simcoe State tles will be presented as attendance permits. In the Park Ranger (Mike) at past we have held non-stop demonstration all day 509-874-2372 long. All 4 field and ship-board cannon will be at-

You MUST R.S.V.P. tending. There may be more from other batteries. if you want to go. Sorry, no horses, but cavalry troopers are more than welcome to come. Public attendance has been good. Last year we had a good turn out from our pards from the south. It promises to be a chance for us to teach, Excerpt from Spokane’s for. burn powder, swap lies, and tell stories. Hup, two, three, four. Spokesman Review Hup, two, three, four. Period camping is not a problem, but the park area is a Newspaper Ridiculous? Of course I feel ridiculous. favorite place to visit and RV camping spots are at a It's a glorious Saturday morning. I'm marching premium. Modern RV camping is available off site at April 2004 around in woodsy Riverside State Park, toting a rifle and garbed like a member of Abe Lincoln's local privet RV parks, but you must call ahead and Private Doug will have army. reserve a spot. Please let me know if you need a mod- Strangely enough, more of us here wear gray ern camp ASAP, and I will get you set up at one of to earn his stripes. than blue. Why anybody'd want to play Johnny these parks. Reb is beyond me. (Too much Skynyrd's my It's too late to desert Civil War re- guess.) That is all. Gunny. enactment now, Doug Clark says. Some Southies are touchy about this. I think 1-360-293-8650, [email protected] they're still cheesed they lost the war. Plus some of Doug Clark them take great umbrage at the slightest sugges- Direction: From Portland. Take Rt. 30, West to Astoria Staff writer tion that slavery might have played a part in pro- OR. Cross the on 101 to the Washing- voking that bloody conflict between the states. Welcome to Chapter 2 of "The Yellow Stain of ton side. Continue West on 101 towards the town of Consider the e-mail one local Confederate re- Courage," the stirring saga chronicling Private Ilwaco WA. Before you go through the tunnel, (not far) enactor sent me after I mouthed off about my Doug's introduction to Civil War re-enactment. slow down and turn immediately to the left. We will Northern anti-slave sensibilities in our last When we last left Private Doug, he had tossed installment. be camping in the same place we have been camping common sense down the outhouse and agreed to "Us Southerners rarely raise an eyebrow when for several years near the old brig in the middle of the take up arms for the North in a mock Memorial the worn-out and trite cry of slavery is issued as it Day battle at Riverside State Park. Today we peek fort. is always done by two types of folks: those in on Private Doug as he participates in his first Directions: From Seattle. You have several ways to go. that truly dislike the South as evil, backwards day of re-enactor training: By the looks of surprise You can go over to the coast and pick up 101 and come knuckle draggers or, those that have blindly swal- on their faces, the three strangers who suddenly lowed the history as written by the North and are South to Ilwaco or go to Longview WA., pick up Rt. 4 drive up must think they've stumbled onto some just plain ignorant of the truth." on the Washington side, and pass through Naselle Wa kind of whacked-out militia splinter group. What have I gotten myself into? Oh, well, it's (401) to Knappton, Megler Wa and then to 101 at the That thought would have flashed through my too late to pull out now. I've paid 25 bucks to join noggin, had I encountered our group of about 20 bridge crossing over from Astoria Or. For my money, it the Washington Civil War Association. I can hardly musket-toting misfits in Civil War garb. Always is easier and just as fast to cross over the river at Long- wait to discover what kind of mailing lists that'll prepared to help, I break silence in the ranks and put me on. Besides, didn't they used to shoot de- view to Rt. 30 on the Oregon side and re-cross the let these befuddled civilians understand what's serters on the spot? river at Astoria. Stay on 101 heading West, but before really going on. you go through the tunnel, (not far) slow down and "We're secret troops headed for Iraq!" Hup, two, three, four. turn immediately to the left. We will be camping the That gets a laugh. After awhile our gawkers Hup, two, three, four. seem to figure out that we're not up to anything same place we have been camping for several years Civil War re-enacting is probably more com- harmful or beneficial, like invading Idaho. They near the old brig in the middle of the fort. lose interest. We go back to doing what we came Continued next page Page 3 The Dispatch May 1863 (2004)

(Doug Clark Continued) HUZZAH! HUZZAH! EVERYBODY LOVES A PARADE! plicated than having to learn Klingon for a Star Trek convention. Federal, Confederate and civilian re-enactors are cordially invited to strut There's so much minutia. their stuff at the Edmonds 4th of July parade, Edmonds, WA. Like, for example, did you know a "nipple pick" is actually a tool designed for rifle maintenance and not part of Janet Jackson's Voted Washington’s friendliest city, Edmonds is a beautiful town with charm and beauty... like Super Bowl wardrobe? your hometown, before the war. The Edmonds 4th of July parade is a wonderful family event and As with joining any army, my day of drill begins with red tape thousands of spectators crowd the one mile route. Bring your colors! Bring your ladies and your and paperwork. The rules require all re-enactors to take a safety children! Bring your recruiting material! You may distribute flyers and recruiting posters to the spec- quiz. That's probably a good thing. These muzzle-loading rifles tators along the entire route... and in City Park after the parade. use real gunpowder, which over the course of human events has In keeping with our desire to present living history, an infantry unit will be invited to demonstrate created a lot of problems. the nine-step loading and firing drill in City Park as part of the annual Edmonds Independence Day Fortunately, re-enactor Lisa Vaughn is here to guide me celebration. In addition, Stanford’s Mississippi Battery will host a static display with the 12-pounder through my exam. (Where was this woman when I took the col- Napoleon we all know and love. lege entrance test?) Last year, the WCWA won top honors for the second consecutive year, and parade officials have After that I am handed some authentic-looking gear: wool asked us to please come again. They are promoting the Washington Civil War Association in their Union jacket and cap, bayonet, cartridge belt and a 10-pound press releases and other material as participating in this year’s parade. So, let’s have a great show- rifle, which seems to gain weight the more I lug it around. ing... and a great time with family and friends in Edmonds. Then it's drill time. Shoulder arms. Order arms. About face. But wait....there’s more! The infantry unit that volunteers to do the load/ fire demonstration will Atten-shun! I knew there was a good reason I never joined the receive $20 in compensation for their powder. Infantry... let us hear from you. We need four (or military. more) riflemen to put on the display. Any volunteers? Musicians ... please add your fife and drum The payoff comes when we get to actually load our weapons beat to the parade. (sans bullets, of course) and blast away. Even this becomes tire- Directions will be in next month’s Dispatch. some after awhile. As noon approaches, my stomach begins to Check-in begins at 11:00 A.M at 7th & Aloha St. in Edmonds. (See directions below.) Partici- hear the bugle call to attack a sandwich. I bid my new pals fare- pants must be in assigned staging area by noon for judging. Because July 4th falls on a Sunday this well and walk away toward freedom and blessed sanity. At the year, the main parade will start at 1:00 PM. Distance: approx. 1 mile. crest of a small hill I hear a voice cry out: "Shoot the deserter!" Nine-step loading and firing drill takes place at City Park at approximately 2:00 PM. Stay and enjoy Boom. Boom-boom. Boom. Boom ... the annual Firefighter’s Invitational Waterball Competition immediately following the WCWA load- I turn. Puffs of white smoke billow from the booming rifles ing and firing demonstrations. behind me. Blue or gray doesn't matter in this conflict. They're all Directions to the Edmonds parade check-in site: From I-5, take Exit #177. Follow SR-104W united in firing at Private Doug. 3.0 miles to 100th Ave. W. Turn right (North) and go 1.8 miles to Caspers Street. (note: 100th Ave. I repeat: What have I gotten myself into? th th W. becomes 9 Ave. S. and then 9 Ave. N. as it crosses Main St.) At Caspers Street turn left (West) and go one long block to 7th Ave. N. Turn left and go two blocks to the check-in booth. For those that don’t already know, we have (With normal traffic, it’s about 18 minutes from I-5.) Our staging area will be assigned at check-in signed up Doug as a reenactor and he will act as and will be on one of the streets which border the nearby Civic Center playfields. th an imbedded reporter and soldier for the Spokane P.S. The parade ends at 4 Ave. N. and Edmonds Street (about four long blocks West of the check- in booth,) so you may want to park closer to the end point and walk back to the staging area. In any event. He will be placed within the new 3rd Michi- event, please be in the staging area by noon so we’ll have a shot at a trophy. Y’all come!! gan company being mentored by the 76th Penn- RSVP: Mike Montgomery (206) 542- 2307 e-mail: [email protected] sylvania. Watch for more installments from Lin Russell (425) 774- 0042 e-mail: [email protected] Doug’s column….especially AFTER the event! VOLUNTEER HOURS TALLY SHEET

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Hours reported must be actual presentation hours, not travel time. Several people can be combined on one sheet and sheet must be sent in at least monthly.

Send sheets on a event or monthly basis to: Corky Savoie 2724 103Ave. S.E. Everett, Wa. 98205 thank you! Page 4 The Dispatch May 1863 (2004) Next board meeting: Company Representation at Board meetings 2004. WCWA Board Meeting May 22, 2004, 10:00, 3rd U.S.: Jan, Feb. =2; 4th U.S.: Jan., Feb.=2; 7th Wisconsin: Jan., Feb.=2; Notes From the Ft. Steilacoom 20th Maine: Jan. =1; 28th Mass.: O; 76th Penn.: Jan., Feb.,=2; 125th Ohio: Secretaries Quarters 2. Event Jan., Feb.,=2; U.S. Medical: Jan., Feb.,=2; Tahoma: Jan., Feb.,=2; C.S. Desk Eng.: Jan. Feb.=2; 1st Louisiana: Jan. Feb.=2; 4th Alabama: 0; 7th South site walk-through Carolina: Jan. Feb.=2; 7th Tenn. inf.: Jan. Feb.=2; 14th Virginia: Jan. Feb. will follow board =2; 15th Alabama; Jan. Feb.=2; 26th North Carolina: Jan. Feb.=2; 43rd meeting. Virginia: Jan. Feb.=2; Cobbs Battery: Jan. Feb.=2;C.S. Medical: Jan.=1; C. S.Marines: Jan. Feb.=2; Polks Battery: Jan. Feb.=2; Stanfords Battery: Jan. Feb. =2 (March and April not tallied yet)

WCWA April 2004 Board of Directors expense and $8.32 to the bank. The general account balance reflects $1,022.87 in grant/sponsorship monies for the Spo- Meeting Notes kane event and $100.00 sponsorship monies for the Rainier 10 April 2004, 10:00 A.M. ~ G.A.R. Cemetery, event. Treasurer’s report was approved as presented.

Snohomish There was discussion about the $261.61 being held in the 14th Brooklyn stipend account. Court Fraley moved to in- I. Meeting was called to order at 10:10 a.m. by Chair corporate those funds back into the general WCWA account Dan Rike (there was delayed access into the GAR building). since the 14th Brooklyn has been officially removed from the roster. Motion was approved. II. Filling in for Kevin Saville, Cindy Easterson called Dan reviewed some basics of funds handling, noting that if a roll and requested company reports. For the Administrative budget has been approved, no further board approval is Board, Chair Dan Rike, Vice Chair Cindy Easterson, Treasurer needed for any particular line item expenditure up to the Zada Wheatley, and Confederate Civilian Community Leader budgeted amount. The WCWA Budget for 2004 was ap- Linda Mount were present. Kevin Saville, Bruce Wickler, John proved January 17, 2004. Persinger, and Sharron Lawler were absent. For the General Board, 15 voting representatives were present, consisting of 6 U.S. IV. Old Business and 9 C.S. companies. This constituted a quorum. Representing: rd th th 3 U.S. Infantry, Mark Aamot. 4 U.S. Infantry, Rose Pugh. 7 th th th A. Website Status: Civilian Confederates and the 15 Ala- Wisconsin, John Leyde. 20 Maine Co. F, Paul Timmerman. 76 bama expressed interest in further development of links to Pennsylvania, Norm Harriman. U.S.S. Tahoma, Lyle Gleason. their specific information. 125th Ohio and U.S. Medical not represented. 1st Louisiana th Zouaves, Joe Fuller had proxy. 7 Tennessee Infantry, Jim B. Publicity: Joe Fuller reported that he, Mike Vaughn had proxy. 14th Virginia Cavalry, Tim Shaw. 15th Ala- th rd Montgomery, and Elizabeth had met to work bama, David Imburgia. 26 North Carolina, Joe Fuller. 43 Vir- on design and specifics for recruitment pack- ginia Cavalry, Tim Shaw had proxy. Cobb’s Battery, Court ets. Fraley. C.S.S. Sumter, Roy Houston. Stanford’s Battery, Tom Peloquin. Not represented: 1st Confederate Engineers, 4th Ala- th C. Grant and Fundraising: Cindy Easterson had bama, 7 South Carolina, C.S. Medical, Polk’s Battery, and VMI. nothing to report.

For Battalion and Civilian Commanders’ Reports, Linda st D. Rainier Event Contract: Neither Brian Buntain Mount reported that a Ladies Tea is scheduled for May 1 at the or Dave Nichols were available for a report. GAR Cemetery Building in Snohomish. Civilians are preparing for Spokane with hopes of staging a Bread Riot, and they’ve ac- E. Corky Savoy reminded the Board to keep track quired a period weapon. No other Commanders were present or of volunteer hours. The G.A.R. memorial reports provided. event, as well as mentioned school events and parade participation, all count as viable II. Cindy Easterson, filling in for Kevin Saville, pre- “volunteer” hours. The Volunteer Hours form sented minutes from the March meeting. Minutes were approved th is in the April Dispatch. as presented, noting the 14 Brooklyn status announcement had been revised. V. New Business

III. Zada Wheatley reported the WCWA has 561 mem- A. New Unit Vote for Acceptance as Proba- bers as of April 10. As of 3/31/2004, the stipend account holds tionary Units. Cindy Easterson recom- $5,431.54; the general WCWA account, $11,137.63. March Ex- mended that mentoring requirements not penses included $151.10 for Dispatch editing to Terry Mourning; be dismissed, but standardized for all $376.52 for monthly insurance installment, $249.07 to Sir Speedy units. Cindy recommended some form Printing of which $121.94 was for printing the Feb. Dispatch and and/or paperwork be designed for all men- $127.13 is for Spokane event printing; $100 to Zada for Treasurer toring units to use as a checklist of topics Page 5 The Dispatch May 1863 (2004)

covered and understood by probationary units. of Union Veterans for putting together a very nice event.

Army of the Columbia Fife and Drum Corps: Tom Peloquin B. Upcoming Events Reports asked about membership confirmation for the names listed in the new unit proposal. Upon researching the WCWA and South Puget Sound School Events: (as previously re- ACF&DC membership rosters, it was found only three of the ported) May 14th at Tumwater Middle School and June 8 at Bos- names listed for the new Fife and Drum Corps unit held current ton Harbor Elementary. Contact Brian Buntain for more infor- WCWA membership. Consequently, the vote on the acceptance mation. of the Fife and Drum Corps as a probationary unit was tabled until the May meeting. Ft. Steilacoom. Paul Timmerman briefly outlined the schedule and spoke to sutler’s concerns about early set-up and said that Company D, Third Michigan Infantry, showing adequate they would be allowed in early to prepare for the event. confirmed membership and complete paperwork, was recom- mended and moved for approval as a probationary unit. The Spokane. Jim Vaughn said the grant monies they received have motion passed. been used to purchase outdoor advertising. Five billboards will be up for four weeks to promote the event. Commemorative B. Event Contracts coffee mugs with scenes from past events were presented and will be offered for sale to the public and reenactors at the event. Fort Steilacoom: Event Committee submitted an agreement for The Battle of Spokane will include an embedded reporter from rental for comment from the Board. The actual contract will be the local newspaper. sent out in PDF file to all company representatives for review and eventual approval. C. Announcements

River Glenn: Joe Fuller presented the event’s Appli- Tim Shaw displayed a woven wool blanket with intricate com- cation for Site Use. Like Steilacoom’s, it will be sent out to pany design. This product, in the same manner as promotional t- company representatives for review and eventual approval. shirts, is being made available to the WCWA. Blankets cost $55.00 each with a minimum order of 25. For each blanket sold, Riverside State Park: The contract for use of Riverside State Tim’s company will donate $5.00 back to the WCWA. Please Park was distributed. Discussion ensued with clarifications on contact Tim Shaw for further information. security, water truck use, and the meaning of “dry firing.” It was moved that the contract be approved with clarification on Court Fraley made a committee report for the Veteran’s Affairs security, water truck not to exceed $200 charged to the WCWA, Committee. and “dry fire” means no live/projectile rounds fired. Motion • The Seattle Veteran’s Hospital is in passed. desperate need of toothbushes and

toothpaste for their veteran pa- VI. New Unit Proposal tients. Please consider a donation U.S.S. Lyle Gleason and Loren Womack presented the and/or ask your dentist if he can Tahoma Marines for consideration as a new proba- donate samples. Bring these and tionary unit. Historically the Marines were part of the any other personal hygiene dona- Navy; they plan to maintain close association with the tions to the next meeting for Court U.S.S. Tahoma, but as an infantry company. Most of to deliver. the membership for the Marines will come from the • The Library of Congress is spon- existing U.S.S. Tahoma. The 3rd U.S will be their men- soring a program called “Voice of toring unit. A vote for acceptance as a probationary Freedom” in which they are captur- unit is anticipated at the May meeting. ing the stories of our nation’s vet-

erans on videotape. We have been VII. Approval of C.S. Marines Gun asked to offer a location--perhaps a Roy Houston discussed the new gun to be used by the fly or covered area, at our events so C.S. Marines. The artillery commanders are satisfied that they can encourage veterans to with the cannon’s construction and paperwork. It was sit and tell their story for posterity. moved and passed to approve the new gun for use. • For Veteran’s Day, Court gave an

VIII. For the Good of the Order overview of some activities sched- uled in Federal Way to show ap- A. Past Events Reports preciation for our veterans’ service. He will provide more information “Honoring Their Memory” at Snohomish G.A.R. Cemetery. as the date gets closer. Rose Pugh noted there were a number of students and teachers who attended. She officially thanked Bruce Smith and the Sons IX. Meeting was adjourned at 11:55. Page 6 The Dispatch May 1863 (2004) Company WCWA CONTACT LIST websites: UPDATES SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO KEVIN SAVILLE, SECRETARY *14th Virgina WCWA ADMINISTRATION BOARD (ELECTED OFFICERS) Cavalry: Chairman Dan Rike (360) 563-2300 [email protected] http://www.yvn.com/users/ Vice Chair Cindy Easterson (425) 742-7293 [email protected] trinity/cavalry.htm Secretary Kevin Saville (425) 353-8013 [email protected] *7th Wisconsin: Treasurer Zada Wheatley (360) 651-8123 [email protected] Http://fnord.nwinfo.net/ USA Commander John Persinger (360) 825-4829 [email protected] ~allison/index.html CSA Commander Bruce Wickler (360) 387-3938 [email protected] *Idaho Civil War Volun- US Civilian Leader Sharron Lawler (360) 874-9276 [email protected] teers: CSA Civilian Leader Cindy Easterson (425) 742-7293 [email protected] www.geocities.com/icwv/ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS (APPOINTED) index.html Insurance Coordinator David Imburgia (360) 733-2663 [email protected] * 1st Louisiana: Recruiting Tom Peloquin (360) 659-4995 [email protected] www.angelfire.com/ Sutler Coordinator Laurie Sterling (253) 752-0036 [email protected] rebellion2/ Newsletter Editor Terry Mourning (509) 536-4252 [email protected] coppenszouaves.org/ Webmaster Dennis Lawler (360) 620-3287 [email protected] * 4th U.S. Infantry: U.S. UNIT COMMANDERS www.wcwa.net/4thUS Brigade Commander Maj. John Persinger (360) 825-4829 [email protected] * Army of the Columbia Adjutant 1st Lt. Adam Coman (509) 325-1709 [email protected] Fife and Drum Corp Sergeant Major Sgt. Maj. Mike “Tiny” Cook (253) 564-6143 [email protected] www.wcwa.net/acfdc U.S. Chaplain Capt. Dave Lambert (253) 847-5331 [email protected] * 15th Alabama: U.S. Medical Maj. Fred Welcher (253) 535-5862 [email protected] http://www.geocities.com/ Eastern Wa.: Maj. Mike Inman (509) 328-2467 [email protected] the15thalabama Army O’Columbia Fife & Drum 1st. Cpl. Dennis Lawler (360) 620-3287 [email protected] * 43rd VA Cav. Mosby’s 3rd U.S. Infantry Mark Aamot (360) 366-4238 [email protected] Rangers: www.historic 4th U.S. Infantry Bernie Bateman (chair) (253) 846-9305 [email protected] mosbysrangers.org or 1st Lt. Tom Pugh (360) 654-0196 [email protected] * Virginia Military Inst. 7th Wisconsin Infantry Captain Glen Allison (509) 545-5400 [email protected] Http://horseless8.tripod. 14th Brooklyn Infantry 1st. Lt. Tom Harper (503) 246-5486 [email protected] com/VMI_WCWA/ 20th Maine Co. F Capt. Ted Sayler (360) 456-4743 [email protected] * 125th Ohio Infantry or Paul Timmerman (chair) (425) 369-6138 [email protected] www.125thohio. 76th Pennsylvania 1st Lt. Norm Harriman (360) 966-5132 [email protected] freeservers.com 28th Massachusetts 2nd Lt. Charles Bryant (253) 874-1566 (work) [email protected] * 14th Brooklyn: http:// U.S.S. Tahoma Lt. Lyle Gleason (253) 520-0822 [email protected] horseless8.tripod. U.S.S. Harriet Lane Lt. Kevin Derrick (360) 659-8519 [email protected] com/14thbrooklyn 125th Ohio Infantry 2nd Lt. Adam Carter (253-564-6143 [email protected] * 7th South Carolina: or Pvt. Kevin Saville (425) 353-8013 [email protected] www.7thscvicok.com 3rd Michigan Infantry Sgt. Jim Vaughn (509) 747-0331 [email protected] * NCWC (Northwest Civil Norwich Cadets Donn Gallon (360) 278-3305 [email protected] War Council) C.S.A. UNIT COMMANDERS website: www.hwcwc.org Brigade Commander Col. Bruce Wickler (360) 387-3938 [email protected] * 7th Tennessee infantry: Honorary Commander Brig. Gen. Frank Adams (425) 868-6144 [email protected] www.geocities.com/ Adjutant Maj. Frank “Rusty” Starr (425) 743-9851 [email protected] seventh_tennessee/ Sergeant Major Sgt. Maj. Chris Moran 360-398-8914 [email protected] Aid de Camp 1st Lt. Bill Dowd (425) 397-3693 [email protected] Parson Maj. Terrence Moore (253) 537-3404 [email protected] CSA Medical Corps Capt. Charlotte Martinelli (425) 742-1505 [email protected] 1st Louisiana Infantry 1st Lt. Doug West (253) 548-9696 [email protected] 4th Alabama Infantry Capt. David “Doc” Schirle (206) 440-1382 NOTICE 15th Alabama Infantry Capt. Rob LeCocq ( ) - [email protected] Zada wishes to em- or Chair, David Imburgia (360) 733-2663 [email protected] phasize that all appli- 7th Tennessee Infantry 1st Lt. Terry Mourning (509) 536-4252 [email protected] 26th North Carolina Inf. Capt. Joe Fuller (253) 529-1170 [email protected] cations, transfers, 7th South Carolina Inf. Capt. Carnan Bergren (509) 548-5431 [email protected] correspondence to her Marine Guard-CSS Sumter 1st Lt. Roy Houston (360)691-7460 or QM.Sgt.Stuart Samsel: [email protected] should be sent to: Stanford’s Miss. Battery Capt. Tom Peloquin (360) 659-4995 [email protected] WCWA Treasurer 14th Virginia Cavalry Capt. Alan Geho (509) 966-0867 [email protected] P.O. Box 3043 1st Lt. Tim Shaw: (425) 985-1540 [email protected] Arlington, WA. 43rd Virginia Cavalry-Mosby’s 1st Lt.. Brian Buntain (360) 943-1945 [email protected] 98223 1st Confed. Engineers Capt. Bob Landon (360) 671-2880 [email protected] V.M.I. Youth Org. Prof. John Caverly (253) 473-5011 Also, don’t send Cobbs Battery, Kentucky Lt. Artillery 1st Lt. Court Fraley (253) 661-2116 [email protected] safety tests to her! Polks Tennessee Battery 1st Lt. Mike Childers (360) 435-7311 Page 7 The Dispatch May 1863 (2004) SCHEDULE 2004 Washington Civil War Association P.O. Box 3043 Arlington, WA. 98223 http://www.WCWA.net A “Sponsored Event” in an event which the WCWA shares the financial benefits or deficits. These events would be stipend earning events. A “Sanctioned Event” indicates that the event will be included on the WCWA insurance for the year 2004 only. ♦ May 15, ARMED FORCES/LILAC FESTIVAL PARADE, Spokane, (sanctioned) Harold Voltz: [email protected] 509-467-4667 ♦ May 22, ARMED FORCES DAY PARADE, Fort Lewis, (sanctioned) Ken Morgan: [email protected] 360-456-0917 ♦ May 29-31, BATTLE OF SPOKANE FALLS, Riverside State Park, Spokane, (Sponsored) Harold Voltz: [email protected] 509-467-4667 Memorial Day Ceremony at Historic Ft. Wright Cemetery May 31 ♦ June 12-13, MILITARY LIVING HISTORY EVENT, Ft. Simcoe State Park, (sanctioned) Kevin Derrick [email protected] 360-659-8519 ♦ June 26-27, BATTLE FOR FT. STEILACOOM, Lakewood, (Sponsored) Paul Timmerman: [email protected] 425-369-6138 ♦ June 5-6, ROY RODEO, Roy, (sanctioned) : George Larson: [email protected], 253-843-2383 ♦ June 16-18, FT. COLUMBIA LIVING HISTORY EVENT, Fort Columbia State Park, (Sanctioned) Jim Genovese: [email protected] 360-293-8650 ♦ July 10,11 (NOTE DATE CHANGE) LITTLE DIAMOND LIVING HISTORY , Newport, WA. (sanctioned) Harold Voltz: [email protected] 509-467-4667 ♦ July 4: 4TH OF JULY PARADE, Edmonds, (sanctioned) Mike Montgomery: [email protected] 206-542-2307 or Lin Russell [email protected] 425-774-0042 ♦ July 17 LAKEFAIR PARADE, Olympia, (sanctioned) Elizabeth West: [email protected] 253-548-9696 ♦ July 31-Aug. 1, BATTLE IN SOUTH THURSTON COUNTY, (Sponsored) Bryan Buntain: [email protected] 360-943-1945 or Ted Sayler: [email protected] 360-456-4743 ♦ August 7, STANWOOD/CAMANO PARADE, Stanwood, (sanctioned) Rose Pugh: [email protected] 425-564-2796 ♦ August 13-15, BATTLE FOR RIVERGLENN, Orting, (Sponsored) Joe Fuller: [email protected] 253-529-1170 or Lyle Gleason: [email protected] 253-520-0822 or John Caverly: [email protected] 253-334-3859 ♦ August 28-29?, EVERGREEN STATE FAIR, Monroe, (sanctioned) Pat Piesch: 360-794-9630 ♦ Sept. 24-26, BACKCOUNTRY TACTICAL, Naches, (Sponsored) Alan Geho: [email protected] 509-966-0867 ♦ Nov. 6?, VETERAN’S DAY PARADE, Auburn, (sanctioned) Tom Melberg: [email protected] 253-840-8072 SUPPORT YOUR CLUB AND COME OUT TO THESE EVENTS.

Letter to the Editor: tween North and South. On my bacon or hams to knitted wool socks. grandfather’s side there was a rela- Money was something they always Why do you do this? tive that served with the 7th Wis- took no matter what the situation. By Jason Williams consin Co. H and was killed in the When the feather ticks yielded no Battle of the Wilderness in 1862. hams they took them out into the Several people have asked: “Why The story that holds to me involves front yard and ripped them to the do you do this?” I feel we all reenact this side of the family. The date was breeze. They told Grandpa Buster for several reasons. The love of his- March 3, 1862 when twins Jim and that they would whip him if he did- tory, family involved in the war, to my Grandpa Tom were born. After n’t holler “Lincoln”. When the beat- honor the people who lived it, or the the Civil War the government ing began, Grandma Buster grabbed fact Hollywood has still past us up watched the homes of Confederate the long poker. Her first blow broke even after our last performance. The sympathizers. They searched the a man’s arm. In retaliation to this, one that I hear all the time is why a homes for firearms under govern- they broke her cook stove and Reb and not a Yankee. Now before ment orders. Several bands went smashed her loom and threw them in everyone gets fired up I better ex- around also and took what they the river. My family headed west to plain my family line. On my father’s wanted like they were with the gov- Nebraska after this and to a better side my relatives were from Ger- ernment. In Atchison county, Tom’s life. In the memory of their standing many and had not come to America Grandma and Grandpa Buster me true to their beliefs I stand proud as a yet at the time of the Civil War. My up with one of these bands. They soldier in the Confederate Army. mother’s side however was split be- came in looking for anything from Page 8 The Dispatch May 1863 (2004)

“The Dispatch” Newsletter Terry Mourning, Editor 3523 East 28th Ave. Spokane, WA. 99223 [email protected]

Washington To: Civil War Association

Presenting the Past to Preserve the Future

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