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| Musket Ball Mould | 11/16/2009 |
Q: I found a musket ball mould and was wondering how to identify the age? The only number I see is "15, ...
A: As to the age of your musket ball mold, it would be difficult to assist you without a photo or ...
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| Confederate Civil War Uniform | 11/12/2009 |
Q: I have been a Civil War Enthusist since I first became interest in it back in "69" while serving in ...
A: Harry. Do you have an authentic C.W. officer's shell jacket? It is all but impossible to tell from ...
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| war tactics | 11/8/2009 |
Q: i have a question about war tactics used during the civil war ere. its for a project. What was the ...
A: THE most important tactic other than forming lines? It depended upon the nature of the battlefield ...
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| dog tags | 10/27/2009 |
Q: but we can't find them anywhere. i was wondering how to get an authentic set of dog tags for him. ...
A: I am sorry, but my expertise runs to the American Civil War and I have no idea where to replace ...
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| Parade Images | 10/26/2009 |
Q: P. Schulze, I was wondering if you could help me. I have a collection of Military parade images that ...
A: I would be glad to assist you in any way I am able. Feel free to write to my personal account at ...
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| WWII Marine Specialty | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I tried to find some info on a friend's grandfather who recently died and was in the Marines during ...
A: I have to apologize and tell you I will not be able to assist you as my expertise runs to the Civil ...
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| Union Drummer Boy Status | 10/14/2009 |
Q: According to family stories, my G. G. G. Grandfather was a union drummer boy. His personal Bio (in ...
A: and your assumption is correct. Being underage, he would not have formally enlisted, thus records ...
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| Frederick Aiken as a Volunteer for Gen.Smith and Hancock | 10/10/2009 |
Q: Do you have any info on Frederick Aiken[attorney for Mary Surratt]?He claims to Be a Volunteer for ...
A: To answer your question, I do not. I do very little work relative to individual soldiers. If you ...
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| Volunteer officers ADC in Union Army | 10/10/2009 |
Q: I am searching for information about the civil war service of a man who is identified as a ...
A: It sounds like you have a wonderful person to follow, but I'm afraid I will be unable to offer ...
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| 4" Diameter Cannonball approx. 9lbs | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I found this cannonball in 1969 at the age of 10. It was approximate. 18" deep in the ground. The ...
A: I am afraid my expertise is relative to the American Civil War and know little as to the French and ...
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| cannonball | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I have what i believe to be a cannonball for approx 25 yrs. It is 9.5" round and weighs 6-8lbs. ...
A: however, I am unable to confirm its age. I happened to be stopping at the Museum of the Confederacy ...
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| military insignia? | 9/19/2009 |
Q: I am trying to identify these images. Both are on a piece of enamelware cookware. I am very thankful ...
A: My apologies for taking so long to get back to you. However, I have no idea what this symbol ...
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| Burial sites | 9/18/2009 |
Q: Trying to identify where my ancestor P.(Pinkney) Pigate(Pigot) of the SC 9th Infantry, Co. C might ...
A: I'm afraid there is little specific information as to Confederate hospitals in general and I will ...
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| battle of Cross Keys | 9/11/2009 |
Q: I have been researching for a long time the Battle of Cross Keys. My great-great-great grandfather ...
A: but I have to say I know of no specific casualty list for Cross Keys. Unfortunately, Confederate ...
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| Cannonball Identification | 7/9/2009 |
Q: Can you please help me Identify a cannonball I purchased at an estate sale of an artillery ...
A: First of all, do you have a photo of the piece and can you send it? If so, I've got a contact at the ...
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| civil war | 7/5/2009 |
Q: Which side was more prepared for the war going in to it? I would say that the union soldiers were ...
A: As to which side was more prepared for going to war, the answer was neither. In the entire United ...
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| The movie Glory | 7/3/2009 |
Q: Which character in your opinion is most realistic and true to history and did any of the main ...
A: The character I felt was most realistic was Colonel Shaw, played by Matthew Broderick. As to the ...
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| Generals | 6/21/2009 |
Q: I heard when a statue of a famous General of war is mounted on a female horse it means something ( ...
A: but I'm afraid there is nothing to the myths of a horse's position in a sculpture. Many stories ...
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| American civil war | 5/22/2009 |
Q: In the Battle of the Wilderness; union vs. confederacy, how many men and what kind of troops made up ...
A: The answer you seek is called the ORDER OF BATTLE or OoB, which describes the entire army's ...
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| civil war | 5/19/2009 |
Q: how long did they train their men on both sides
A: but I'll bet the answer is at odds with your assumptions. Soldiers on both sides of the Civil War ...
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| civil war artillery | 5/14/2009 |
Q: i have to do a history project on the civil war artillery im in the 8th grade and want to do ...
A: however, the experts at AllExperts.com are not supposed to help with homework. Regardless, I might ...
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| Annapolis hospitals of 1864 | 5/10/2009 |
Q: Sir, I also have a question in regards to a hospital in Annapolis in 1864. I hold a copy of "Record ...
A: I was unable to find a specific question in your email, so I’ll assume you need to know more about ...
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| united states history | 5/8/2009 |
Q: how did the 54th massachusets affect the struggle for racial equality in the united states
A: Carlos, for your question. The answer will vary with every person you ask, so take that into ...
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| Ground Battle of the Civil War | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I am helping my son do some research specifically on the infantry of the civil war. We are trying to ...
A: If you'd like to know about the life of the average infantryman during the Civil War, look up three ...
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| Insignia | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I found what I believe to be a military insignia. It has rifles crossed within the curved section ...
A: but I'm not going to be able to help with this. The rifles are bolt-action and my expertise runs to ...
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| Civil War Uniform? | 4/9/2009 |
Q: Good afternoon, Is this sailor wearing a Civil War uniform associated with the USS Alabama? Thanks! ...
A: This photo was much easier to see. Thanks... I will have to say you've got an excellent chance of ...
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| Civil War Uniform? | 4/8/2009 |
Q: Good afternoon, Is this sailor wearing a Civil War uniform associated with the USS Alabama? Thanks! ...
A: Unfortunately, I am unable to confirm he is associated with the USS Alabama. First of all, I am ...
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| Richmond Hospital #21 (Gwalthmey Factory) | 3/29/2009 |
Q: Mr. Schulze: I believe my g-g-grandfather perished (according to his war records) at the above ...
A: however, I'm not going to be of too much value to you. I know of web site you should review but I'm ...
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| regular versus volunteer, union army | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I've been going through some civil war correspondence between the Whitney family of western ...
A: To begin, allow me to give you an overview of the Quartermaster Department during the Civil War. It ...
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| Unidentified uniform | 3/14/2009 |
Q: This photo was in my Grandmother's album; she said it was a Parker, so most likely related to me and ...
A: S., Thank you for the question and the interesting photo. First, my expertise is in the American ...
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| Napoleonic Tactics | 3/6/2009 |
Q: What were some specific Napoleonic tactics that were used in the Civil War? Thanks, Neil
A: Napoleon’s concept of war was revolutionary for his time and many of his ideas are used to this day. ...
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| Battle at Fort Fisher | 3/5/2009 |
Q: Were there ANY topics that were heavily debated by historians pertaining to the battle of fort ...
A: It's unusual for someone to send a question I am unable to answer. I know of no specific heavily ...
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| Civil War Tactics | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I am doing a research project for my research & expo class as a junior in high school. My topic is ...
A: We’re not really supposed to assist with homework, but I’ll be glad to toss in my two cents… 1. The ...
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| recruits hiding caves | 2/26/2009 |
Q: Did men hide in caves to keep from being recruited during the Civil War?
A: You pose an interesting question... I've only know of one instance where a civilian hid in a cave ...
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| American civil war | 2/3/2009 |
Q: To what extent would you consider the battle of Gettysburg the turning point in the American civil ...
A: It is one that haunts historians to this day. Personally, I do not think Gettysburg was the turning ...
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| Cyrus Alger? | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I have found a short, iron, stocky cannon with the following markings on the face of the muzzle. ...
A: It sounds like there is some interesting research involved. Is there any chance you can send a ...
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| Artillery Batteries | 12/29/2008 |
Q: Where did the term "Battery" come from in referring to the artillery configuration of their ...
A: however my expertise runs to the American Civil War. The word, “battery” dates from long before this ...
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| Civil War | 12/11/2008 |
Q: How much time passed between the enlistment of a volunteer or a recruit until they joined their ...
A: Unfortunately it is difficult to give you an definitive answer. There were three distinct "systems" ...
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| Family Photo | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I have the attached photo of an ancestor which I am attempting to identify. Can you identify the ...
A: Good morning, Neil, I'm more than glad to help. As to a specific ancestor, there are possibilities ...
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| Family Photo | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I have the attached photo of an ancestor which I am attempting to identify. Can you identify the ...
A: Good morning and thanks for your question. I most appreciate those questions where I need to do some ...
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| MY CIVIL WAR SOLDIER | 12/2/2008 |
Q: OOPS. I FORGOT TO ADD THE IMAGE. HERE IT IS. THANKS SO MUCH.
A: Good morning and thank you for the photo. My initial reaction is this is not a civil war soldier. ...
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| Rape of Nanking | 11/7/2008 |
Q: i am doing an extended history project on the rape of nanking. In order to conduct my research i ...
A: I must apologize, but my expertise runs to the American Civil War. I have no specific knowledge of ...
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| civil war drummer boy | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I am looking for a story about a drummer boy in the Civil War who got shot because he had on ...
A: I have to say I know of no specific stories about a drummer boy under the circumstances you ...
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| Civil War Doctors/Hospitals | 10/30/2008 |
Q: My husband's ancestor Dr. William Jackson Greene, Jr. was born in 1840 in South Carolina and was ...
A: however, I'm afraid I do not have any enlightening information for you. I've spend some time ...
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| rank history | 10/24/2008 |
Q: why was the diamond or french lozenge used for the 1SG rank?
A: Originally I did not have an answer for you so I started doing some research on the subject. What I ...
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| Military Steel Helmet...Vietnam? | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I got this hat at a children's museum in La Habra, they were cleaning out and rennovating. This hat ...
A: I have to apologize to you but my expertise is in the the Civil War and not the more modern wars. ...
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| DISEASES DURING THE CIVIL WAR | 9/8/2008 |
Q: MY DAUGHTER IS DOING A RESEARCH PROJECT ON THE CIVIL WAR. HER TEACHER LISTED "ENDOCARDITIS" AS ONE ...
A: Good morning. Quite frankly we're not supposed to help with homework. The theory is, I'd guess, to ...
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| identifying a uniform | 8/16/2008 |
Q: You were great with my question yesterday and I think dead on right. I feel certain this is not a ...
A: My expertise does run to the C.W. and not much beyond. However, I did spend a little time trying to ...
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| Civil War uniform | 8/15/2008 |
Q: Is it possible for you to identify what type of uniform this is? Which branch of service. Possible ...
A: I must admit the photo you sent does not expand well so when I studied it to view specifics about ...
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| minimum age for enlistment | 8/12/2008 |
Q: P., I'm wondering if you can tell me what the minimum age for enlistment in Pennsylvania militia ...
A: I do so appreciate your name as both my wife and daughter from my first marriage are named Kathryn. ...
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| Family Research for Civil War | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I believe my maternal great-great grandfather, John Daniel Petty, was a confederate soldier with ...
A: Good morning. I have to let you know I do not do such research as the backgrounds on individual ...
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| burial location | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I am searching for the burial location of Joseph H. Cash of Granville County, NC who served in the ...
A: I’ve been doing some research to see if I could find an answer to your question but have had no luck ...
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| General Hospital at Annapolis Maryland | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I have an ancestor who was paroled from Florence on Dec. 7 1864 and was sent to Camp Parole at ...
A: I offer you my sincere apology for taking so long to get back to you. I'm not sure why I didn't ...
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| Musket Markings | 6/28/2008 |
Q: My family has an heirloom from the Civil War, the only marking on the barrel is P Post NY. I ...
A: I have been trying since Saturday to do a bit of research on P. Post from New York. However, the ...
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| Cherry Blossoms | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I am trying to recall either a poem or a letter home from the Civil War that describes the cherry ...
A: but I'm afraid I don't see a question within your e-mail. My I assume you'd like to know if I can ...
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| General Hospital #19, Richmond, VA | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I have a relative that was with Co. C, 2nd Independent Battalion Georgia Infantry who was admitted ...
A: However, specific information may be difficult to find. I was able to find some general information ...
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| Hollywood vs History | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I'm interested in the Hollywood vs History angle. The film "300" won big at the box office so it ...
A: (I've been out of town for the weekend...) As my expertise runs to the Civil War, I can not ...
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| Confederate States Marine Corp | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I just got a small iron shaped pendant (maybe a lapel pin?) that says C.S.M.C after my grandmother ...
A: I am unfamiliar with this type of object as it relates to the Confederate Marines. I do have a ...
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| US CWar | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I would like to know about male nurse soldiers during the US Civil War. Not volunteers but US Army ...
A: Those questions I most enjoy are those that ask something of which I have no knowledge. I appreciate ...
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| civil war hospitals in Indiana | 2/9/2008 |
Q: I am researching the men who fought under my g g grandfather Joseph Bruff, Captain, Co. A, 125 OVI. ...
A: I must apologize but I’ll not be able to help you with the information you seek. I spent some time ...
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| Drummer Boys of the Civil War | 2/9/2008 |
Q: Did Drummer Boys receive gift for their services such as rings. refer to Ebay item 220198469109. ...
A: Interesting question... I've yet to hear of such an item, so my intuition says to pass on this ...
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| Union Army Hospitals | 1/20/2008 |
Q: My ancestor who was serving with Company K, 6th US Army Regular Cavalry was hospitalized with scurvy ...
A: I've checked through my personal library and the Internet, but like you, found nothing. I was able ...
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| civil war | 12/26/2007 |
Q: my 2nd grt gfathr served with F co 18th mich infantry died 8 jan 1862 at lexington ky union army ...
A: Of course, I’ll not be able to tell you how your relative died, but I can give you some general ...
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| President's Proclamation Civil War | 10/23/2007 |
Q: My gggrandfather was in the civil war, Comp.K,12th Reg.Mich. Inf. On his company muster roll ( Civil ...
A: To my knowledge, it’s unusual for a deserter to reenlist and I wondered why your gggrandfather would ...
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| history | 10/17/2007 |
Q: what are some of the tactis they used in the battle of fort wagner?
A: I’d enjoy finding out why you asked for this specific information… I am not sure exactly what you ...
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| Civil War Prisoner Transport | 9/1/2007 |
Q: I have an ancestor who was a prisoner at Salisbury Prison. When he was released, he was moved in ...
A: I'm afraid I'm unable to assist you in this regard. Nothing in my records indicates a transport by ...
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| galvanized yankees | 7/26/2007 |
Q: My gr.grandfather, Michael McGrath, was in the Confederate Army and captured at Missionary Ridge. ...
A: I'm afraid my expertise does not extend to this type of research, but I'd be more than glad to do ...
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| Civil War Training | 6/5/2007 |
Q: What kind of training did soldiers on both sides go through before being put out in war? What did ...
A: I’ll address your questions one at a time, if you don’t mind. 1. “What type of training did ...
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| Location of a Civil War Hospital | 4/8/2007 |
Q: I am researching an ancestor and found the following online record: “Enlisted in Company A, 63rd ...
A: Unfortunately, I am unable to give you any specific information. I looked through my personal ...
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| Reasons for the war | 3/17/2007 |
Q: Mr. Schulze, i know there were many reasons for the war. slavery seems to be the universal reason, ...
A: The cause of the Civil War is a question that has fascinated me for some time, so I’m very pleased ...
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| Movie "GLORY" | 2/19/2007 |
Q: How accurate was the final battle scene at fort Wagner and were there medals awarded Thanks
A: I’ll be glad to offer what insight I may have as to the Battle of Fort Wagner and the resulting ...
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