Hard fighting of 1863

Company C has seen a lot of fighting this year. Many men have fallen during hard fighting. We solute their bravery. I have compiled a number of "photo tins" from a Mr. Mathew B. Brady. I have displayed them below.

The company receives training out at Fort Dayton early this spring.

Colonel Ehrman riding his war horse.

Our company was steamed into Mills Creek, NC to expel the rebel forces from town and crush the southern aggression.

President Lincoln addressed the masses to inspire them to loftier goals.

Southern Militia later counter attacked.

Garrison Duty at Fort Point.

Honoring the fallen on Veteran's Day.

Company C following Battles at Mills Creek.

The 2nd were rallied to push back Confederate forces in Northern California.

The Union Forces were victorious.

Cartridge Rolling

How To Roll a Cartridge

Supplies
1- 6 “ roll of masking paper
1- small length of 2” diameter plastic pipe
1- ½” dowel 12 inches
1- sharp knife

1. Roll the paper around the plastic pipe.

2. Cut straight across paper.

3. Turn roll to uncut side and cut at an angle along the paper.

4. And there you have them.

5. Place concave dowel over paper with about 1 to 1 ¼” from end of paper.

6. Roll paper over dowel.

7.Pinch together end of paper. Twist paper and tuck into itself.

8. Tap and press end of dowel into hard surface.

2009 Veteran's Day Parade

Veteran's Day is a time to honor Veteran's of the US military. We were invited to march in the Veteran's Day Parade.


We offered to stack arms with the modern army but the 1861 Springfield was twice as long as the modern weapons.

We marched with the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.

The staging area was filled with interesting vehicles and people.

The Dunlaps were on hand to represent the Civilians of the Civil War.

A fine example of modern and less modern cavalry.

The modern reconassance balloon!

The parade begins.

The Dunlap clan pay tribute on this day.

The young cadets stay in step.

The modern carriage for the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War carries precious cargo.

The guard halted and paid respects to the fallen and living veterans.

The parade offers us a chance to give service and we will do it again.