Volume 6, Issue 10 June 1862 (2007)

E n t e r e d a c c o r d i n g t o a n Ac t o f C o ng r e s s b y b o t h t h e U n io n & Co n fe d e r a t e g o v e r nme n t s , i n t h e Y e a r 1 8 6 5 , i n t h e C le r k ’ s O f f i c e s o f t h e D i s t r i c t C o u r t s .

T h e O f f i c i a l N e w s l e t t e r o f t h e W a s h i n g t o n C i v i l W a r A s s o c i a t i o n

Everett, Washington

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THE DISPATCH A MONTHLY JOURNAL OF WCWA NEWS

Upcoming Events…Upcoming Events…Upcoming Events…Upcoming Events… June 16th, Board Meeting, GAR Cemetery

June 23-24th, Port Gamble

July 14, Board Meeting, GAR Cemetery

Join us for The BATTLE OF PORT GAMBLE

JUNE 24-25 PORT GAMBLE, WA.

Port Gamble site: This re-enactment (camps and battlefield) will be located in the town of Port Gamble. This unique jewel has preserved its historic character throughout the years since 1850’s. Port Gamble is blessed with surrounding beauty which makes this town a haven for locals and tourist. Viewpoints near the General Store and the Cemetery offer scenic vistas overlooking the Hood Canal. The structures retain the east coast architecture prevalent during the 1850’s. There are no modern structures in Port Gamble. This will indeed provide an excellent back drop for a Civil War Re-enactment. You will feel as if you stepped back in time. The town of Port Gamble is registered as a National Historic site. Port Gamble re-enactment (camps and battlefield) will be located in the town of Port Gamble.

For more information please contact Gene Knight at (253) 441-0479 cscgene1@aol.com or Howard Struve at (360) 874-8548 hstruve@nwinet.com and the WCWA web site at www.wcwa.net under “2007 Event Schedule” for

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Battle for Port Gamble

Directions to Port Gamble: On I-5 Southbound towards Tacoma take Exit 132 to Hwy. 16/Gig Harbor/Bremerton. Hwy.16 merges into Hwy. 3 South of Bremerton at Gorst. Hwy 3 merges onto Hwy 104 just passed the HOOD CANAL BRIDGE. Port Gamble is approximately 1 ½ miles east of the Hood Canal Bridge. Directions to Port Gamble: Northbound on I-5 towards Tacoma: Take the SO. 38 ST. exit- EXIT 132- toward GIG HARBOR / Hwy.16/ BREMER-TON. Stay in the left lane as it parallels with I-5 and then crosses under I-5 and merges with Hwy. 16.Hwy.16 will merge into Hwy. 3 South of Bremerton. Hwy 3 merges into Hwy 104 just passed the exit to the Hood Canal Bridge. (DO NOT CROSS OVER THE HOOD CANAL BRIDGE). Port Gamble is approximately 1 ½ miles East past the Hood Canal Bridge exit. Travel distance: In Tacoma at the junction of I-5 and Hwy. 16 is only 51 miles to Port Gamble. Notice: For those considering the Washington State Ferry system as an alternate means please be aware that there are rules for regarding transporting black powder. Please check the Washington Administrative Code. Remember there are no guarantees that you will be able to transport black powder onto the Washington State Ferry system. Participants planning to use the WSF should considering taking the AM boats to Kitsap County due to 2-3 hour waiting period because of summer/weekend travelers. WSF will charge higher fees for vehicles with trailers.

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June 23-24th, 2007

Tentative Schedule Friday Evening, June 22 7:30 pm Street Battle— 8:00 pm Preservation Awareness March see page 4 for details For Saturday, June 23

Throughout the day, Magic Lantern show and Musical presentations by William & Carla Coleman 9:00 am Camps open 10:30 am Cavalry Demonstration - (Battlefield) 11:00-12:00 Battle (Battlefield) 12:30-1:00 pm Hospital Demonstration 1:15-1:40 pm Fashion Show (near Post Office) 1:40 pm Union Recruiting scenario – 20th Maine 2:30 pm Artillery Demonstration 3:00-4:00 pm Battle Re-enactment (Battlefield) 4:15 pm Hospital Demonstration 5:00 pm Camps Closed to Public 7:30 pm Street Dance Public is invited (Old Fire Station) For Sunday, June 24 9:00 am Camps Open 9:30 am Church Call (Confederate & Union camps public is invited) 10:30 am Infantry Demonstration – 20TH Maine (Battlefield) 11:00-12:00 pm Battle (Battlefield) 12:30-1:00 pm Hospital Demonstration 1:15-1-45 pm Fashion Show (near Post Office) 2:00 pm Battle Re-enactment (Battlefield) 3:00 pm Camps Closed to Public. Vehicles are allowed in camps after 3:00 pm. Brigade and Civilian camps: Campers will be al-lowed to set-up starting on Friday noon June 22, 2006. Campers are welcome to stay overnight on Sunday. Checkout time is Monday, June 25, 2007 at 12:00 pm. Keep vehicles and trailers on designated drive aisles in camps. Out of courtesy for other campers’, once your vehicle is unloaded please re-move your vehicle to designated re-enactor parking area. If possible, please do not leave your vehicle in camp overnight. Exception is granted to arrivals coming into Port Gamble after 9:00 pm. All vehicles need to be removed from camps before 7:30 am Sat-urday. Vehicles will be allowed in camp after 3:00 pm on Sunday, June 24th. Out of respect for others, vehicles will not be al-

lowed in camps from 7:30 am Saturday through

3:00 pm on Sunday. If you need to leave early be-fore the event is over or arrive during the event, please park your vehicles on Puget Way or View Drive to unload/load your gear.

Camps are located next to these roads. As you leave the event please do your best to place your garbage in the dumpsters and/or garbage cans. Thank you Sutlers: Sutlers will be allowed to arrive on Thursday afternoon for set-up. Checkout time is no later than Monday, June 25, 2007. Please contact Norm

Harriman e-mail address is norm@tstitches.com if you are planning to attend this event. Registration: Will begin Friday, June 22, 2007 at 1:00 pm. The registration table will be located near the intersection of Puget Way and View Drive. Camp setting: Port Gamble has large grass areas which is more than suitable to hold a re-enactment. All grass areas are maintained throughout the year. Modern Camp: Modern camp is located within Port Gamble. See Map for more details. Please contact Gene Smith (4th U.S.) e-mail address cscgene1@aol.com if you are planning to camp in the modern camp area. Re-enactor parking: Re-enactor parking is within Port Gamble at the Old Mill Site. See map. Please do not park your vehicles on the streets near the camp. Street parking areas are designated for spectators and visitors. Water: Water is available at locations marked on the map. Wood: Wood will be provided for this event. Fire pits: The town of Port Gamble will allow fire pits. Please remember to remove all garbage prior to filling in the fire pits once the re-enactment is finished. Amenities Information: Port Gamble General Store will have on sale, bags of ice, assorted beverages, some food stuff (picnic type items), gifts and other miscellaneous items. In addition, there is a small café/deli located at the back of store which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner everyday and my personal favorite – ice cream. Store hours are from 8am-9pm. Lodging: Opportunities abound for those who prefer a cozy room and a shower to boot. Port Gamble is well served with lodging available in Kingston (4 miles away) and Poulsbo (6 miles) nearby. Kingston: Blue Water Inn (Formerly Smiley’s Mo-tel), 11067 State Hwy 104. Phone (360)297-3622. Poulsbo: Holiday Inn Express: Poulsbo: Poulsbo Inn, 18680 State Hwy 305 NE. Phone (360) 779-3921 ext. 110 or 1-800-597-5151 toll free (360) 779-9737 fax

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Port Gamble Preservation Awareness March Friday night of the Port Gamble event, following the

Street Battle, a 'foraging party' will be organized and dispatched by Union HQ. Those who wish to partici-pate will form up and march out of town, flags flying, carrying with them everything needed for the night. Once the trailhead is reached, the participants will take on the impression of an Army marching

through enemy territory. The march will be conducted with flankers and skirmishers. Staying in character for 1864 will be encouraged and is solely dependant upon each participant.

Once the area of our 'outpost' camp is reached, roughly two miles, camp will be arranged. Since the ‘outpost’ is in ‘enemy’ territory, pickets will be posted and guards mounted. Guidance will be provided in this area since this type of impression is seldom used and implemented by reenactors. This impression and duty will be shared by all members equally and will run throughout the night, the more participants there are, the shorter the guard shifts.

In the ‘main’ camp area, there will be a picket fire around which to gather, sing songs, cook rations, tell tall tales, and make new friends. Come morning, camp will be struck, after a fresh cup of coffee of course, and then the marchers will strike off towards town.

The goal of the march is to raise our own awareness of what soldiering actually consisted of, minus the battle portion. In doing so, we can better appreciate the efforts of those we portray, better preserving their memory. In keeping with the theme of a Preservation March, participants will be encouraged to seek sponsors or donations. Although not required, there is a suggested $5 donation to participate.

There will be a fire extinguisher, cell phone/two way radio, and potable water at the outpost camp, or in close proximity. The safety of the participants is a prime consideration. There will be at least one shuttle to the outpost Friday night to bring participants who want to experience the outpost but either arrives too late or physically cannot march. Saturday morning there will be a shuttle to the outpost for those who desire to march back to town and to return those who cannot march.

For those new to ‘campaigning’ or living out of your haversack, or even for those ‘veterans’ of a few campaigns, this is a good opportunity to give it a try. You can find useful advice and tips here: http://p222.ezboard.com/fthegristmillfrm1.showMessage?topicID=1028.topic

It is recommended that each participant buddy up with at least one, up to four, other marchers. This group commonly referred to as a mess, will make the experience more memorable by sharing rations, details, and good conversation. Many solid and long lasting friendships have been made just sitting around a campfire.

This outpost is open to anyone willing to adopt a Union impression for the night as we will be returning in sufficient time to make breakfast, company formations, and drill. All funds raised in this endeavor will be distributed to a non-profit organization(s) by a vote of march participants.

Anyone interested in participating should direct any questions or concerns regarding the march or campaigning to John Persinger at johngret@gmail.com or (253) 941-4770. Please RSVP to your company commander or to Col. Persinger prior to the event. The march will leave at 8:00 PM on Friday.

Attention Members of The Grand Army of the Republic

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the discussion stage. At Marblemount there were many spectators and the crowds enjoyed it. There were 2 news reporters present. The Spokane event is looking good and we hope that attendance of members at the event is good.

Old Business-None Committee Reports

Event Planning- Doug Miller of Tacoma approached the WCWA about discussing the idea of having an event at Pt. Defiance. A few people from the WCWA showed interest in attending the preliminary meeting. No date has yet been set but it will be on a Saturday or Sunday and will not be scheduled till after the 4th of July. It will be held in the city limits of Tacoma . Yakima-It is still on for 2008 but no more informa-tion has been received from Bruce Frazier.

Please remember to get all event information for

2008 to the board as soon as possible.

Finance-NTR

Living History-NTR

Outreach/Publicity-The binder on the history of each and every unit is being put together. Thank you to the units who sent in their history. Those units who have not yet sent in their history should do so as soon as possible so it can be put in the binder before the Spokane event. Cookbook sales are going well. The Washington Historical Museum is interested in doing something similar to what WCWA has done at the Tacoma museum. More information will be given at a later date.

Insurance-WCWA members are covered when they go to events in Oregon . Oregon Civil War re-enactors are covered when they attend Washington events. Coverage of Civil War re-enactors from other states is still being researched and discussed. More information will be forthcoming at June meeting. (Tom gave report)

Webpage-Heather will be up-load the information she has received. Please check-out the website in 2 days. Let Heather know what changes need to be made. Membership numbers will be your log-on.

New Membership Categories-There had been discussion at the last meeting on how to best word it for the by-laws of WCWA. Tom Peloquin suggested the following wording:

FROM THE

SECRETARY—

WCWA Board of Directors/Membership Meeting

May 12, 2007 Snohomish, ( GAR Cemetery ), Washington

Call to Order

10:11 WCWA had a quorum.

Roll Call

Administrative Board- Sharron Lawler and Joann Knox absent

General Board– FEDERAL lst Michigan, lst US Cavalry,39th New York,76th Pennsylvania/Keystone Zouaves and Army of the

Columbia Fife/Drum Corp absent General Board-CONFEDERATE Confederate Signal Corps,7th South Carolina,21st North Carolina,43rd Virginia Cavalry/Mosby’s and

Virginia Military Institute absent

Thanks for remembering to get proxies if you

were unable to attend the mtg.

It is appreciated.

Secretary’s Report-Accepted as Written. Treasurer’s Report-The report was handed out to those members present. $2,384.79 is our net at this time. The bulk of the money is from WCWA membership. There has been no change in stipends.

Brigade Reports

Federal-There was a nice turnout at the headstone dedication in Woodinville. Many pictures were taken and it was lots of fun. There are many activities planned for the Armed Forces Day. (Union )

Confederate-Marblemount went well although the turnout was light. Rusty was approached by the city of Concrete about having a full scale event. It is in

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Add to Section G. of the Bylaws:

9. An Honorary Membership may be conferred on any

person, not a member of the WCWA, who has contrib-

uted to the mission or commitment of the WCWA. An

Honorary Membership may be granted by a majority

vote at any regular Board of Directors’ Meeting and

will be renewed annually. Upon

approval, the Treasurer shall issue a regular WCWA

membership card with the words “Honorary Mem-

ber” added.

Add to Section G. of the Bylaws:

10.A Lifetime Membership may be conferred on any

WCWA member, former or current, no longer able to

participate in WCWA activities due to medical

condition , age, or other like circumstance. A Lifetime

Membership may be granted by a majority vote at any

regular Board of Directors’ Meeting and can be

renewed annually. Upon approval, the Treasurer

shall issue a regular WCWA membership card with

the words ”Lifetime Member” added.

These two types of membership will be discussed and voted on at the June meeting.

New Business

New Membership Application- At the meeting last month it was suggested that we put the occupation line back on the WCWA applications. At this meeting it was again mentioned. We also discussed the idea of having a single membership form instead of having to do individual forms for each member of the family. We also discussed the importance of emergency information readily available at all events. It was suggested that emergency pkt. information on individuals would be sealed and only sent to one specific member of the board. ( Right now Cindy has that information since she is in charge of membership). It was suggested that this issue be revisited at a later date.

Camp Impression-Heather Sturgill handed out a proposal to those members present suggesting that at each specific event a reward is given to one individual or family for a specific reason( Examples-Best per-sona, Best Camp etc.). It was then discussed. This is all ready done in the Confederate camp(Honor Unit) but would now include all members and various

branches of the club. (For more Specifics, Contact Heather Sturgill, your unit commander, or a

board member). Winner would have recognition in dispatch and website, photo, article and a reward to be determined by the WCWA Board.

Past Event Reports

Honoring Their Memory went well and had a good turnout over Easter Weekend.

Headstone Dedication-It went well and the WCWA was well-represented. The family was most appreciative. Multiple Generations of the family were in attendance. The re-enactors were given lunch and dinner. With the money from this event, Washington State flags were purchased for the cemetery. Thanks to all who attended this Headstone Dedication.

15th Alabama Hovander Event-There was around 1600 students who went through the stations. It was well done and well- received by all who attended. Many potential recruits gotten. This event had to compete with the Plants/Flowers Event being held at the same time.

14th Cavalry Cheney Event-The club was well represented at this event. Thanks to all the units that attended this event. It was well-received by all who attended and some recruiting was done. This event will be done again next year.

Upcoming Events

Spokane-There will be tight rules at this event. All members should have their membership and event cards handy at all times. The event cards will be asked for when going on the battlefield and intermittently in camps.. There was a change in schedule for Tug-of –War between units.. These will happen on Sunday at pre-determine times.

Snohomish Valley View School Event-It will be held on May 18th at Valley View. For more information, contact Peter Jensen.

Marysville School Event- A school event will be held on Warm Beach at 6:00 P.M on May 23. Stations will be set up. For more information contact Tom Peloquin.

Pt. Gamble-Howard Struve gave a presentation to the Business Owners. The General Store is under new ownership. It is bigger and has a better view but is still in the same building. The configuration is the same as last year. A larger bus will be available to transport attendees from parking lot to camps and town. There will be a Friday night battle and Peter Jensen will be the announcer.

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WASHINGTON CIVIL WAR ASSOCIATION CONTACT LISTWASHINGTON CIVIL WAR ASSOCIATION CONTACT LISTWASHINGTON CIVIL WAR ASSOCIATION CONTACT LISTWASHINGTON CIVIL WAR ASSOCIATION CONTACT LIST WCWA Mailing

Address:

P.O. Box 5667

Lynnwood, WA

98046

WCWA Website

Address:

www.wcwa.net

Reciprocity

Organizations:

Northwest Civil

War Council

(NCWC)

www.nwcwc.org

Reenactors of

the American

Civil War

(RACW)

www.racw.org

Idaho Civil War

Volunteers

(ICWV)

http://

geocities.com/

icwv

Administrative Board (elected officers) Chair Tom Peloquin 360-659-4995 rebgunner@hotmail.com Vice Chair Howard Struve 360-874-8548 hstruve@nwinet.com Secretary Sandra Burwell 425-357-8159 bburwell.wa@netzero.com Treasurer Cindy Easterson 425-876-1055 eastersonfamily@msn.com

Administrative Assistants (appointed positions) Insurance Coordinator David Imburgia 360-733-2663 dvimb1@aol.com Newsletter Editor Heidi Curnutt 425-316-8775 gardeniapassion@yahoo.com Publicity Coordinator Bonnie Starr 425-743-9851 Recruiting Tom Peloquin 360-659-4995 rebgunner@hotmail.com Sutler Coordinator Norm Harriman 360-966-5132 norm@tstitches.com Webmistress Heather Sturgill 503-357-1861 hsturgill@hotmail.com

Confederate Representatives (voting General Board consists of full-strength company representatives) Battalion Commander Col. Frank “Rusty” Starr III 425-743-9851 majfstarr@aol.com Honorary Commander Brig. Gen. Frank Adams 425-868-6144 mg0adams@msn.com Adjutant Major Tobey Gulley 360-354-3011 Gulley246@aol.com Sergeant Major Sgt. Wm. Lewis 360-435-8287 wcwadirtywater@hotmail.com Aide de Camp Capt. Michael Borden 208-891-9407 mikedatailor@shocker33.net Chief of Artillery Capt. Court Fraley 253-661-2116 kntkyguns@msn.com Chief of Cavalry Parson

Capt. Brian Buntain Capt. Hiram(Brian)Curnutt

360-943-1945 425-316-8775

Splendid_bob@msn.com Brian_Curnut@wycliffe.org

Civilian Comm. Leader Ms. Joann Knox 425-252-6264 Joannk3@hotmail.com 1st C.S. Engineers Capt.Mike Hamel 360-988-4040 menaghammell@msn.com 1st Louisiana Inf. 1st Lt. Jean Paul Bordelon 253-891-0277 therefurbman@msn.com 4th Alabama Lt. Collen Potts 503-849-8783 “ 1st Sgt. Kristian Granish 360-789-8198 mobmh@yahoo.com 7th South Carolina Inf. Capt. Carnan Bergren 509-548-5431 topfruit@televar.com 7th Tennessee Inf. 7th Tennessee Inf.

Lt. Rick Montoya Chair. Terry Mourning

509-924-4351 509-536-4252

hometakers@icehouse.net dixiefifer@yahoo.com

14th Virginia Cavalry 1st Lt. Bob Davisson 509-995-8619 14thvirginiacavalry.org C.S. Signal Corp. Comm. Kevin Saville 360-264-4373 savillekr@comcast.net 15th Alabama Inf. Capt. David Imburgia 360-733-2663 dvimb1@aol.com 21st North Carolina Inf. 2nd Lt. Ken Harrison 208-278-5024 anzadams@msn.com 26th North Carolina Inf. Capt. Dan Gerrer dgerrer@comcast.net 43rd Virginia Cav. 1st Sgt. Dave Surowiec 360-769-2094 dnasurowiec@juno.com Cobb’s Battery 1st Lt. Court Fraley 253-661-2116 kntkyguns@msn.com C.S. Medical Dept. Capt. Charlotte Martinelli 425-299-5072 martinel@u.washington.edu.net C.S.S. Sumter/Marines 1st Lt. Roy Houston 360-691-4965 GrynpaRoy@aol.com Polk’s Tennessee Battery Capt. Mike Childers 360-435-7311 polksbattery@hotmail.com Stanford’s Mississippi Battery Capt. Tom Peloquin 360-659-4995 rebgunner@hotmail.com Virginia Military Institute Capt. Brian Curnutt 425-316-8775 brian_curnutt@wycliffe.org

Federal Representatives (voting General Board consists of full-strength company representatives) Brigade Commander Chief of Infantry Chief of Cavalry Chief of Artillery

Col. John Persinger Lt. Col. Ted Sayler Major Marshall Geho Comm. Steven Jones

253-941-4770 360-456-4743 509-966-0867 360-629-6628

pa76zouave@hotmail.com tsayler400@aol.com alang@yvn.com steven.jolene@verizon.net

Adjutant 2nd Lt. Allen Farrand 360-493-0978 afarrand2@comcast.net Sergeant Major Sgt. Michael Cook 253-677-2302 Chaplain Capt. Dave Lambert 253-847-5331 cwchap@yahoo.com AoC Fife and Drum Corps 1st Cpl. Dennis Lawler 360-620-3287 Djlawler43@aol.com Civilian Comm. Leader Mrs. Sharron Lawler 360-273-0385 srlawler@aol.com

1st U.S. Cavalry Capt. Alan Marshall Geho 509-966-0867 alang@yvn.com 2nd U. S. Sharpshooters Inf. Capt. Derrick Sturgill 503-452-1861 recruitingsargent@hotmail.com 3rd. Michigan Inf. Capt. Jim Vaughn 509-747-0331 jbltbumblin@sisna.com 3rd Michigan Inf. Pvt. Danette Allen 509-448-0924 Duckman79@comcast.net 4th U.S. Inf. 1st Lt. Bernie Bateman 253-846-9305 SgtBBB@earthlink.net 4th U.S. Inf. Sgt. John Strand 206-784-5141 Strandjr@hotmail.com

7th Wisconsin Inf. Capt. Lohn Leyde 360-652-5397 Jleyde4228@aol.com 20th Maine Inf. Capt. Paul Timmerman 425-369-6138 Pault5255@yahoo.com 20th Maine Inf. Cpl. Bob Ballard 425.649-5821 Robartballard49@hotmail.com 28th Massachusetts Inf. Capt. Charles Bryant 253-874-1566 Cbryant999@aol.com 76th Pennsylvania Inf. 1st. Lt. Norm Harriman 360-966-5132 norm@tstitches.com USS Tahoma Lt. Ernie Sherrill 360-568-0735 E_sherrill@hotmail.com U.S. Medical Dept. (west) Maj. Dave Lambert 253-847-5331 cwchap@yahoo.com “ (east) Maj. Mike Inman 509-328-2467 mjginman@aol.com U.S.S. Tahoma Marines Capt. Andy Anderson 503-289-6204 Andyanderson6204@msn.com U.S.S. Tahoma Marines Inf. Sft. Howard Struve 360-874-8548 hstruve@nwinet.com 1st Michigan Light Art. 1st Sgt. Gary Michie 509-328-2467 Michiegr1@msn.com

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Home School Co-ops will get a discount for Pt. Gamble event. After the Friday night street battle, those members interested will form up and an out-post will be set up and members will be out on campaign through the night. Donations will be accepted for this outpost. For more information contact John Persinger.

Filming Movie-On May 26-27, a movie about time-travel is being filmed in Seattle . They would like one Federal or Confederate soldier, military personnel, to be available midmorning till afternoon to be filmed. There is no monetary compensation. If interested contact Tom Peloquin.

Unit Reports

2nd Sharpshooters-Thanked Rusty for hosting them at Marblemount. The published author, Tara Harper asked the 2nd sharpshooters to partake in giving information that will be used in a Historical Novel she is writing. It is a book which will contain letters from home and to soldiers during the Civil War. The Discovery Channel contacted the 2nd Sharpshooters about their rocket launchers. Also some of their unit will be going to Lebanon .

14th Cavalry- Reminder that all cards to members should be issued before Spokane event. A static display is wanted. Testing of the horse/rider went well

3rd Michigan -They have been successful in the recruiting area. The drills they have had have been productive. They attended the Cheney Event .They will be marching in the Spokane Lilac Parade to help publicize Spokane Event. We look forward to seeing all at the Spokane Event. The 3rd will be roaming outside of camp, parade grounds, and elsewhere looking for people without event cards. Arrest or worse will befall any Union soldier or officer found without their card. A head count is needed from all Union Commanders so we can lay out camp. Take care and drive carefully.

Cobb’s Battery-The gun is fixed and they will be crewing with the Confederate Marines in Spokane .

20th Maine -Their drills have been going well. They had 3 successful school presentations and will be at Ft. Lewis for Armed Forces Day.

7th Tennessee- The Ft. Walla Walla event will take the place of the Wilbur event this year. It is sched-uled for June 9-10. The drills are going well and they are looking forward to Spokane , the season

starting up and seeing their friends. US Marines-They did some live firing at a range and were visited by the Sheriff. He now may be joining the US Marines. The drills have been going well and they will be attending the Armed Forces Day Parade. They are looking forward to the Spokane Event.

Announcements

Company M ,Ft. Steilacoom is recruiting artillery. This would be Pre-Civil War and other periods of history.

Bruce Smith asked if some WCWA members could help attach US flags onto poles for the ceme-tery. Volunteers were found.

Wilbur Event has been replaced by the Ft.

Walla Walla event this year. It will be held on

June 9-10. Changes have been made on website

and for Dispatch .Tom informed board at this

mtg.

Good of the order

A club is being discussed that would be for Live Firing (NSSA) on a gun range. The group is just forming. It will be in the Bellingham area. Each team needs 8 people. It would be friendly competition at first then go into Team competition and Individual competition. The application requires listing of weapons, photo of your unit in uniform (authenticity). For more information, talk to Rusty Starr. This would possibly happen next year Thanks goes to Bob Davisson for his work on getting information about Spokane event on the website and publicizing the event so well as the event coordinator.

Adjournment-11:32

Next meeting is June 16, 2007 GAR Cemetery-

Snohomish

Secretary

Sandy Burwell

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Ed. Note: The following poem was taken from the book “The Blue Coats” (and how they lived, fought and died for the un-ion) by Captain John Truesdale, Jones Brothers & Co. l867. While the work is directed to the soldiers in blue, it equally applies to those in gray. R. Bruce Smith

ROLL CALL

“Corporal Green!” the orderly cried; “Here!” was the answer, loud and clear, From the lips of a soldier who stood near, And “Here!” was the word the next replied

“Cyrus Drew!” – then a silence fell – This time no answer followed the call: Only his rear-man had seen him fall, Killed or wounded he could not tell.

There they stood in the failing light,

These men of battle, with grave, dark looks, As plain to be read as open books;

While slowly gathered the shades of night

The ferns on the hill-side were splashed with blood, And down in the corn, where the poppies grew, Were redder stains than the poppies knew; And Crimson-dyed is the river’s flood

For the foe had crossed from the other side

That day in the face of murderous fire That swept them down in its terrible ire; And their life-blood went to color the tide.

“Herbert Cline!” – At the call there came

Two stalwart soldiers into the line, Bearing between them this Herbert Cline

Wounded and bleeding, to answer his name.

“Ezra Kerr” – and a voice answered “Here!” “Hiram Kerr!” but no man replied:

They were brothers, these two; the sad wind sighed. And a shudder crept through the corn-field near.

“Ephriam Dean!” – then a soldier spoke:

“Dean carried our regiment’s colors,” he said, “When our ensign was shot; I left him dead, Just after the enemy wavered and broke.

“Close to the roadside his body lies;

I paused a moment and gave him to drink; He murmured his mother’s name, I think;

And Death came with it and closed his eyes.

‘Twas a victory – yes: but it cost us dear; For that company’s roll, when called at night, Of a hundred men who went into the fight, Numbered but twenty that answered “Here!”

Kla-Ha-Ya Days is Coming!!

The Battle of

Snohomish Rivertown

July 21st and 22nd

at

Snohomish, Washington

Harvey Field

Airport Road & Highway 9

Get yer wagons ready and gather your pards

for a great weekend.

For more information, call Rusty Starr at

425.743.9851 or check out the website

at

www.klahayadays.com

/CivilWar.html

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VMI and the cadets wishes to thank Col. Frank Starr, Col. John Persinger and the

soldiers of the Union Gun Battery for the opportunity to serve our Country, Virginia,

during the Battle of New Market.

As always, your obedient servant,

Capt. Hiram R. Curnutt, VMI Commanding

Virginia Military Institute

WANTED------

CARPOOL TO Port Gamble

1 Confederate Soldier is in need

of transportation from Tacoma to

the Port Gamble event in

June. He will be bringing one

duffel bag and funds to help with

the gas costs. Thanks, Chris Hanson, Jr.

oberon1387@yahoo.com

The Dispatch Page 11 June, 1862 (2007)

Historic Fort Steilacoom's

2nd Annual Immersion Event

The Board of Directors of the Historic Fort Steilacoom Association would like to take this opportunity to invite all of the members of the WCWA to attend our second annual

Total Immersion Event to be held September 21 - 23, 2007.

This event is open to all, but since the date portrayed is September of 1860, it is limited to Federal Regulars and Civilian Impressions only. Our Confederate brethren are encouraged to come either in a galvanized state or by adopting a civilian persona. There are plenty of roles to choose from. This event will allow everyone who participates to eat and sleep in an original Civil War era outpost for 45 hours straight! Fire cooked meals will be provided for all participants. The event will run continuously from 6 p.m. on Friday evening till 3 p.m. Sunday. Last year's function drew participants from as far away as British Columbia and they were not disappointed. Their only criticism was that it was not longer. Well, this year we made it longer! interested parties are encouraged to reply to waywardpilgrim@juno.com or call Gideon Pete of the US Medical Department at 253 - 720 - 8179.

Unofficial Calendar of Events

JUNE 16, GENERAL BOARD MEETING, SNOHOMISH G.A.R. CEMETERY

23-24, TTTTOWNOWNOWNOWN OFOFOFOF P P P PORTORTORTORT G G G GAMBLEAMBLEAMBLEAMBLE, SPONSORED PUBLIC BATTLE

CONTACT GENE KINGHT, CSGENE1@AOL.COM

JULY 14, GENERAL BOARD MEETING, SNOHOMISH G.A.R. CEMETERY

21-22, SSSSNOHOMISHNOHOMISHNOHOMISHNOHOMISH R R R RIVERIVERIVERIVER C C C CAMPAIGNAMPAIGNAMPAIGNAMPAIGN, SNOHOMISH, SPONSORED PUBLIC BATTLE.

CONTACT RUSTY STARR, MAJFSTARR@AOL.COM 425.743.9851

28-29, LITTLE DIAMOND RESORT EVENT, SPOKANE AREA

CONTACT MIKE INMAN, SFDMIKE@COMCAST.NET 509-328-2467

AUGUST

4, STANWOOD PARADE, SANCTIONED,

CONTACT ROSE PUGH, RLP4THUS@EARTHLINK.NET 360-654-0196

11-12, HHHHOVANDEROVANDEROVANDEROVANDER F F F FARMSARMSARMSARMS, FERNDALE, SPONSORED PUBLIC BATTLE.

CONTACT CHRIS MORAN, EANDCMORAN@EARTHLINK.NET 360-398-8914

18, GENERAL BOARD MEETING, SNOHOMISH G.A.R. CEMETERY

FOR SALE

New, in box, 1860 U.S. Heavy Cavalry Saber. Never Used . To see photo, go to www.coldsteel.com. This is a real-battle ready blade. Sells at Cold Steel site for $379.99. I ordered 3, so I am selling one for $220.00.

Postage approximately $12.00 extra. Gary Loyd 253-255-5850 or

gloyd1@msn.com 7th South Carolina—Ruffin Guards

WCWA

P.O. Box 5667

Lynnwood, WA 98046

U.S.A.

Washington

Civil War

Association

Presenting the Past to Preserve the Future

The Dispatch Page 12 June, 1862 (2007)

Mail orders and payments to: Jefferson Davis Park - 2431 N. Schofield St. Portland, OR 97217

More information and contact options at: www.jeffersondavispark.org

Brick Size: 4”x8” ___ or 8”x8” ___ Line 1: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Line 2: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Line 3: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Line 4: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Line 5: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Line 6: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Line 7: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

Line 8: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ The 70-year old Jefferson Davis Highway marker near Vancouver, Washington, needs a permanent home! The local UDC and SCV have obtained a parcel of land which, with your help, will become the Jefferson Davis Park. The marker and its accompanying historical

plaque will have a walkway around them made of engraved fund-raising bricks. Please help support the Jefferson Davis Park, our history, and our heritage today by purchasing a brick in

your name, your ancestor’s name, or your Chapter’s name!

4”x8” bricks with up to 4 lines of 18 letters are $50.00 each 8”x8” pavers with up to 8 lines of 18 letters are $100.00 each.

Support the

“Jefferson Davis Park” Clark County, Washington