Thank you Craig for this excellent glimpse into this sad time for our country. No winners in war really. I hope that those who might pine for the glory of a such tumult, stop and try to comprehen...
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In reply to Dan. Dan, I can only speak for myself, but you are w...
I own a historic property near Summit Point (built by Confederate Gen. Pendletons' brother). It's so great to find the interesting dialogue on this blog - and in the comments - about this histori...
The original skylight of the Nipsic officers' wardroom is on display at the PSNS Navy Museum, part of the DON History and Heritage Command, in Bremerton, Washington. I am currently trying to loca...
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In reply to Craig Swain. Thank you Craig, We are currently doing a restoration project of our cemete...
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In reply to Russel Hilliker. In most cases, the cannon such as the Rodman you mention, were allocate...
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We have an 8" Rodman gun (I believe) located in our cemetery here in Michigan dedicated in 1897. On the top end of the barrel is 18 S.O.L. -S.McM&Co. The bottom reads 8465 Lbs 1864. Can you offer...
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Craig, yes the fourth gun has ties to Charleston, SC. NARG 156 E1034 includes a list of cannons that were (1890’s’?) in or around the War Department building, including a fairly unambiguous d...
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I’m researching the 2.9 inch Parrott rifles that were present with Union troops during the battle, there were 16 of which 9 were captured by Confederates. I’m trying to determine which specif...
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Thank you for your informative site. I’m researching how shells are specifically loaded into the mortar cannon using the gibbet. How does the gibbet work?
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