Join us as we explore the history of Ft. Laramie and talk with our own Brandon Lewis who used to work at the park.

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Part of the fun and excitement of researching primary records is identifying an previously unknown photograph using the objects in the photo! For this week's #PrimaryFriday, we look at a seemingly boring photo with no information and are able to identify what army, corps, and division the photo belongs to!

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When you think of primary sources for civil war records, do you think of poetry from Walt Whitman?
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Civil War soldiers were issued canteens with straps generally too long to be comfortable while on the march. Thus, many soldiers shortened the strap to make the canteen sit just above the hip or right under the arm. But how did they do it? What was the most common way? Did they tie knots in the webbing? Did they overlap the strap and sew it together? Which method was most popular?

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Join us for another #PrimaryFriday. This week we look at the few recordings of confederate veterans recreating the rebel yell. Do you think it really sounded like this? How is this different than what you thought it would sound like when you first read about the famous Rebel Yell?

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Did Civil War cavalry soldiers really carry extra revolver cylinders with them during campaigns or battles? In this video, we explore this fascinating question, diving into the realities of cavalry combat and firearm use during the American Civil War. From the design of period pistols to the challenges of reloading on the battlefield, we examine the historical evidence and practical considerations of carrying extra cylinders.

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Pontoons were a staple of military logistical might that allowed the armies to cross otherwise dangerous or laborious bodies of water. From small creeks and streams to fast moving rivers, pontoons (and the engineers who build them) were an extremely valuable asset to any army. Join us as we examine a few photos from the Library of Congress and examine these amazing primary records.

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Be Ready for Boots & Saddles to be Called

This is a quick video sharing some of our methods of drills and training within our own group. Many of our new guys have a hard time becoming proficient with saddling in the dark just after waking up. The key is to have a system you do every time and to know where all your gear is. Meeting the 15 minutes window can be hard if you are not prepared. Here is our group on one of our drill weekends.

For this week's #PrimaryFriday, we are excited to show what can happen when a boring photo turns into an amazing story. It is amazing what research can uncover in just a few minutes.

What is your favorite story of a boring primary article source that was discovered to have an amazing back story?

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Cavalry troopers had to cross numerous rivers, streams, and bodies of water while carrying out their duties as the eyes and ears of the army. How did they swim across rivers while still being combat effective?

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When you think of the weirdest looking revolver used during the American Civil War, what do you think of? Many think of the Savage & North Revolver. Join us this week as we spend a few minutes looking into the unique design of this pistol and exploring why Colt's unique way of advancing cylinders may have affected other revolver manufacturers and their design. Thus, we have the Savage & North revolver.

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Primary Friday!! Here we have a great description of the physical and mental misery that the soldiers went through on their day to day duties. This primary record from a soldier in the 8th VA infantry really does a great job describing his immediate world that he is living in.

What do you think would be the most miserable aspect for you?

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This is the first video in a series exploring a wide variety of primary sources. What is your favorite primary source?

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How often did soldiers modify their uniforms? How often did they do so to the extent that they got in trouble by command staff? This week, we examine a different type of primary record...Uniform Regulations and General Orders that enforce the uniform regulations.

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Where did the joke of "Whoever saw a dead cavalryman" come from? Was it true?

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Can a drunk band play well?
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For this week's Primary Friday, we share one of our favorite stories of a band that was surprised by an inspection and review, and had to play during the parade while the entire band was drunk. Did they get away with it? Find out by watching our latest primary account!

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Join us in our last video exploring Poinsett's manual of Arms for Cavalry. Specifically, we will discuss "Ground Arms" and "Raise Arms".

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How did the guidon bearer mount while holding the guidon? Did he place it on the other side of the horse then mount and pick it up off the off side? Did he hold it the entire time on the near side? Either way, it seems very awkward to do easily. What do you think?
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How long can your haversack and accouterments last in the elements on the overland trails out west?

The manual of arms as it applied to cavalry definitely needed to be modified to adjust for two large obstructions that the infantry didn't have to worry about; the pistol and saber. Join us in this episode as we review Poinsett's Manual of Arms. Specifically we will cover Present Arms, Support Arms, and Secure Arms.

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Mounting and dismounting is one of the hardest things to do and look good at in cavalry reenacting today. Whether it's age, weight, or just not enough experience in the saddle; it is important to know what Poinsett's Drill Manual says about how to mount & dismount. We will cover drill 267, 268 & 292.

One of the rules to live by while reenacting or doing any type of living history is to solve problems that you have with period solutions. This helps ensure you don't drift too far from what would have actually been done in the time period you are portraying. What are your thoughts on living by this rule? Does it work or not work for you?

Over the years, we have received many questions on how we do certain things and exactly what we do when riding for multiple days at a time in the open wilderness with no support. Because of our supporters, we welcome you to ride along with us, and experience our "Spring Campaign", where we try new things and experiment with our impression. Come with us on this two day, 30 mile ride. While we don't do things perfect, we enjoy testing new ways of doing things from letters we read during the winter. Let us know what your favorite part is, and if you like the format of this episode.

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Sheet music is a great example of giving us a direct connection to the sounds and emotion of the past. By using original sheet music on original instruments, we can hear exactly what soldiers sang to more than 155 year ago! Enjoy todays #PrimaryFriday

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One of the drills unique to the cavalry arm of the military was "Sling" and "Unsling" carbine. Join us in this video as we go over what Poinsett's manual states about this drill and how to do it.

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Over the years, we have received many questions on how we do certain things and exactly what we do when riding for multiple days at a time in the open wilderness with no support. Because of our supporters, we welcome you to ride along with us, and experience our "Spring Campaign", where we try new things and experiment with our impression. Come with us on this two day, 30 mile ride. While we don't do things perfect, we enjoy testing new ways of doing things from letters we read during the winter. Let us know what your favorite part is, and if you like the format of this episode.

Links Mentioned in the video: The AC Forum: Full of everything that has already been researched....don't re-invent the wheel, search here first: https://www.authentic-campaigner.com/...
Research Manuals and Primary Reference Library: www.11thovc.com
Civil War Digital Digest: http://civilwardigitaldigest.com/