Vol. VIII. July/August, 2009 Issue 6

 

Captain’s Column

 

I hope everyone is enjoying their summer and the relatively mild temperatures we have been having. At least there has not been a lot of the usual oppressive heat and humidity.

            Just to review our last event, It was a living history program at Gaines’ Mill the weekend of June 27^th & 28^th. We were there with the 3^rd VA Infantry under the command of Captain Chris Stevans. We did three demos each day. Captain Stevans and I took turns narrating the demos and commanding the company. With both the 21^st and 3^rd there, we had a decent size unit. The 3^rd uses Gilliam’s just as we do. It was nice to fall in with a unit that does just about every thing the same as we do. We were a good fit for each other so much so that the 3^rd invited us to their living history program at Gettysburg on July 18^th & 19^th.

            The weather was unusually mild for this time of year. Park Ranger Bob Krick gave an excellent tour of the battlefield Saturday night. It was a very nice, laid-back event and I think everyone had a good time. F Company members that attended included Bob Baird, Wes Catlett, Eldridge Firth, David Gammon, Matt Gammon, and Bill Ward.

            We have nothing scheduled for July and the muster for early August has been canceled because of Mr. Vice’s situation. We are working on trying to come up with an alternative but as of this writing have not finalized anything. You will be notified via your e-mail if and when we do. And let me just say that just because F company is not doing anything any particular weekend doesn’t mean that you can’t do something on your own, independent of the unit. I do several presentations for the museum of the confederacy during the summer months and I thoroughly enjoy them. So look and see what else may be out there that you may be interested in doing (as long as it doesn’t take you away from a scheduled F Company activity). Broaden your horizons.

            We had planned a grave stone dedication for Saturday, August 29^th, that was going to be in conjunction with the 15^th VA, however, that has been postponed until October. Further details are pending.

            The next definite items on the schedule are the fort work day on September 12^th and the living history program at Fort Harrison on September 26^th & 27^th. There is no registration fee for these events so even if you did not sign up for them you can still come.

            Please keep the membership of F Company in your thoughts and prayers. Many have had various health problems and / or personal and martial problems. Let’s support each other in whatever way we can.

            The summer is flying by. I hope everyone has been or will be able to take some time off in the form of vacation and get some rest. I know times are hard especially now, but even so everyone needs a respite from the grind and burdens of everyday life.

            That’s it for now. Hope to see everyone soon. Take care.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Captain Turley

 

First Sergeant’s Report

 

This just hasn't been my summer. I am now out of commission with a fractured spur on my elbow. Fresh off of a kidney stone, now my arm is in a sling. I hope y’all are slow readers because I'm having to type with one hand and its powerful slow going.

     We are still trying to finalize some sort of muster for August. You will be alerted when we do. We have Fort Harrison coming up on September 26th and 27th. We don't have to register so if you want to come out, feel free. It will be similar to the demos we do at Cold Harbor, so bring enough rounds for three demos a day in a bag with your caps and your name on the bag. We also have a work day at the fort on September 12th. See Mr. Pate's article for details.

    I also have to get registration in for Cedar Creek in a few days. So far I have Turley, Stafford, Gammon D., Firth, Hughes, Clements, Kisner, Pate, Ward, and Wilson. If anyone else would like to go, please let me know A.S.A.P.

 

Respectfully,

1^st Sgt. Gammon

 

Fort Harvie Work Day

 

I would like to thank everyone who is planning on helping with the fort restoration project. Please remember that any help no matter how small is greatly appreciated. If you are planning to attend the September 12^th work day please bring your own lunch, snacks, and drinks. If you have gloves please bring them. I will be arriving at the fort approximately 0900 and I will tentatively work until 1600.

 

Your Humble Servant,

Pvt. Pate