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NEW WRITINGS Knapsacks: Should They Be Sacked In Battle? by Jack Williams of the 16th Louisiana, Camp Chase Gazette, October 1998 Well researched article on one of those subjects you find in the debate period around the campfire or just before the battle. Thanks, Jack. Now I can't look at my print of Hood's division in the cornfield in all it's glory as I used to. Irish Rebels, Confederate Tigers A History of the 6th Louisiana Volunteers, 1861-1865 Thanks to Patricia Ricci of Confederate Memorial Hall for the Press Release. However, The Bienville Rifle was not prepared in time for publication. James Gannon, nationally known journalist and editor from The Wall Street Journal and The De Moines Register, held a book signing at Confederate Memorial Hall in New Orleans on October 24th, 1998. The Irish Rebel News, written by Gannon, states that the book "traces the dramatic story of the 6th Louisiana Volunteers, an infantry regiment in General Robert E. Lee's legendary Army of Northern Virginia. Composed mainly of immigrants from the Irish Channel neighborhood, the 6th Louisiana earned the reputation as a rowdy regiment that was fierce on the battlefield and turbulent in camp." The book covers the entire period of the war, beginning with their formation in June 1861 to the surrender at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865. Gannon wrote that the 6th Louisiana fought at such battles, as "Stonewall" Jackson's 1862 Valley Campaign, the Seven Days, Mannassas, Antietam, Gettysburg, Petersburg and more. The four long years of the Civil War whittled the regiment, initially over 900 strong, down to only 55 men, who surrendered with General Lee at Appomattox. The book also contains a full roster of the 1,215 officers and men who served in the 6th Louisiana. The detailed information provided in the 65-page roster will be of invaluable use to anyone doing genealogical research on New Orleans' Irish. |
UPCOMING CAMPAIGNS
Harrisonburg, Louisiana - 13, 14, 15 November 1998 19th Annual Fort Beauregard Festival. No details on this one but many members of the 1st Louisiana Brigade are attending in light of Oak Alley being cancelled. Oak Alley - Cancelled Sad to see this event come to an end, it was my first event as a reenactor. However, we should remind ourselves that we reenact for preservation of history and fun. Some outside the hobby cannot understand this. Camp Moore, Tangipahoa, Louisiana - 20, 21, 22 November 1998 Major training camp for Confederates. Your support is critical for funding. Plenty of camping space now available in a wooded area away from the tracks. Baton Rouge, LSU Rural Life Museum Christmas - 6 December 1998 - 12:00 to 6:00 PM 19th century Christmas portrayal at their "town". This is strictly a non-military event and all persons are expected to attend in civilian wardrobe. In the past, reenactors have been used to interpret the various buildings, etc. Large spectator turnout. Nottoway Plantation Living History - 12, 13 December 1998 Christmas celebration for the 7th Louisiana Infantry combined with a living history. Ft Jackson, Louisiana - 5, 6, 7 March 1999 137th Anniversary of the Battle at Fort Jackson near Buras, Louisiana. Hosted by the 5th Company Washington Artillery. Port Hudson, Louisiana - 27, 28 March 1999 Annual reenactment of the Siege of Port Hudson, 1863. Mansfield, Louisiana - 1, 2 May 1999 135th Anniversary of the Battle of Mansfield. Chickamauga, North Georgia - 17, 18, 19 September 1999 North/South Alliance Event. Friday, Battles of Reed's & Alexander's Bridge. Saturday, Battles to include Cleburne's night assault. Sunday, the Confederate breakthrough, Longstreet's Corp assault, Wilder's Brigade Stand & Snodgrass Hill. More at www.chickamauga.org |