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« Previous EntriesThe Truth Behind the Hanging of David O. Dodd- An Addendum to Arkansas Civil War History
Monday, August 4th, 2008The Truth Behind the Hanging of David O. Dodd by Miss Ellie
As you all know, I am a fanatic about women in history. For years I have searched for some evidence of the assistance David O. Dodd received from three women, Minerva Cogburn, Mary Dodge, and Mary Swindle. As luck would have it, I stumbled [...]
Frances Clalin AKA Jack Williams
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008Frances Clalin known by her married name of Frances Clayton, was a woman who disguised herself as a man in order to fight in the American Civil War. She served in the Missouri artillery and cavalry units for several months. Frances Clayton took up all the manly vices. To better conceal her sex, she learned [...]
Mother’s Day and Southern Ties
Monday, April 21st, 2008The United States celebrate Mother’s Day on the second Sunday in May. In the United States, Mother’s Day was loosely inspired by the British day and was imported by social activist Julia Ward Howe after the American Civil War. However, it was intended as a call to unite women against war.
In 1870, she wrote the [...]
The Chaplain’s Corner
Saturday, February 23rd, 2008A man was having A conversation with the Lord one day and said, Lord, I would like to know what Heaven and Hell are like." The Lord led the holy man to two doors. He opened one of the doors and the holy man looked in. In the middle of the room was a large [...]
The Chaplain’s Corner- John 3:16
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008In the city of Chicago, one cold, dark night, a blizzard was settin’ in. A little boy was a sellin’ newspapers on the corner, the people were passing by tryin’ to hurry home to their warm homes where they’d be in out of the cold. The little boy was so cold that he wasn’t sellin’ [...]
Steele’s Retreat To Little Rock- A Brief History
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008The battle at Jenkins’ Ferry was the culminating engagement of the Camden Expedition. The beating he received at Poison Springs and Marks’ Mill and the lack of supplies forced General Steele to order his command to retreat to Little Rock. An account of a small part of that desperate struggle follows:
On the morning of [...]
Civil War Era Eyeglasses
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008Judging by the absence of eyeglasses in photographs of Civil War troops, many men who could have used glasses went without. Perhaps the soldier considered them too expensive, or didn’t know his eyesight was bad. or considered eyeglasses too much of another to wear in the field. At any rate, if your eyesight is bad, [...]
T.M.M.S. (Toting Too Much S***) and Other Incorrect Things
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008Now, before I start, please don’t take me as a hypocrite. I enjoy the small pleasures of life just like everybody else. Hot and cold running water, soft beds (and softer women), heating and air conditioning and the like. However, I have since learned that even with these comforts there is a time and place [...]
Chaplain’s Corner- The Resume of Jesus Christ
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008The Resume of Jesus ChristAddress: Ephesians 1:20 Phone: Romans 10:13Website: The Bible. Keywords: Christ, Lord, Savior, Jesus, King !
Hello. My name is Jesus -The Christ. Many call me Lord! I’ve sent you my resume because I’m seeking the top management position in your heart. Please consider my accomplishments as set forth in my resume.
Qualifications [...]
Camp Layout
Sunday, February 3rd, 2008
The layout of a camp changed as circumstances dictated and as the war progressed. One layout that I have seen made of a winter camp in 1864 of the 1st South Carolina Infantry in Lee’s ANV showed only the Colonel’s and the Captains Cabins outside of the regular company streets. This diagram is a prewar [...]