Hi Scott, Although Carol Kochin who has made a study of stockings, can answer this question much better than I, I thought I would post a source of information ...
Thank you to everyone who responded to my posting regarding the theft of Don and Hella's equipment and clothing. From both camps, clothing was offered, a...
... From: "Marsden, Graeme" To: "GUARDS (E-mail)" , Subject: Tavern Night at Winslow House Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2004 13:59:16 +0000 Mr Michael Lepage and Mr Graeme...
Good Morning, Please be advised that the 2nd MA has found a pair of glasses. I believe they were found in the American Camp. The glasses are wire style, oval...
Ted Gaudette
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Aug 3, 2004 3:01 pm
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I am taking the liberty of forwarding two separat postings to a museum list in order to call attention to the fact that the thefts at Quebec are not unusual....
Hi everyone, I'm looking to see whether there is any documentation that New England troops (line or militia) were possibly issued pikes during the American...
Hi Alex, I do remember an instance during the Siege of Boston where pikes were distributed, particularly along the lines in Roxbury, but I don't have the...
Pikes were commonly issud to fort defenders to repel troops coming over the parapets. British Colonel Ledyard was killed by such a weapon by a fort defender...
Hi Gary Pikes nice it your a Pilgrim, had the misfortune of volunteering for the Muster Day at Plimouth Plantation once, once. Man do those things get heavy...
Winston: They sure can be fun to throw pumpkins as we did outside of visitor hours one year when I worked there! A pumpkin thrown 15-20 feet in the air from...
Yes well there is that I suppose. -- Winston S. Stone Capt. & Lt. Col. 1st Guards Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense ... Winston: They sure can be fun to throw pumpkins...
Hmmmmm, Gary, a bit of a correction is in order here. Colonol Ledyard was the American Militia Commander at Fort Griswold, at the time, under attack by the...
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Aug 5, 2004 9:55 pm
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Ooops you're right, wrong name. But the killing of the british Colonel coming over the parapet IS commemorated by a plaque at the fort. If I remember right the...
Gary, thanks for the note. You, and all of us, should look forward to the 225th at Fort Griswold, in 2006. Plans are already in the works, with the State as...
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Aug 6, 2004 2:18 am
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What actually took place at Fort Griswold is unclear to this day. This excerpt was copied from the Fort Griswold Homepage; The British force immediately spread...
A number of you asked about purchasing Quebec T-shirts at the event, and I wanted to let you know that we will be placing a second order for those interested....
Eric, You are planning on re-ordering the ones you reallocated - Right? SO those people will not have to fill out a new form. T ... From: Eric Chetwynd...
Ted Gaudette
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Aug 6, 2004 12:55 pm
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I have read the "eyewitness" accounts. None actually saw Ledyard killed. One fellow looked away, and said when he looked back Ledyard was down. I think his...
I hope so too. But NOTHING will supercede the 200th. I got to sail out on the Providence, was the first over the side into the whaleboats, and my unit the...
Wow, that sounds terrific, you may be right, nothing may supercede that one, but, it gives us something to work for.......I will send your note to the good...
capt6th.coli@...
Aug 6, 2004 4:43 pm
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Ted, You are correct. If you have already ordered a shirt and not received it yet, you do not have to fill out another order form. Thanks. Eric ... From: Ted...
The difference between the thefts here and what happend in association with Quebec is that an entire vehicle and trailer and all of it's contents were taken...
In a message dated 8/6/04 9:45:22 PM Pacific Daylight Time, bilgerat1073@... writes: is there a website or point of contact for more information about ...
List, A fifer and drummer are needed for the opening ceremony of the Maccabee games( a sort of Jewish Youth Olympics ) at the Fleet Center on August 15 -this...
To All, Attached is a message from WGBH looking for re-enactors. If you have an interest please respond to Kim directly. YHS, Ted ... From: Kim Thornton...
Ted Gaudette
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Aug 10, 2004 12:34 pm
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Good day, On behalf of the Grand Ball 2006 Preparations Committee, I would like to invite those of you in Massachusetts and its surrounding areas to our next...
