Comments for Rantings of a Civil War Historian

Comment on Dr. Clark Donlin by Kim

Kim — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:30:39 +0000

My father was Clark’s good friend. He has given many artifacts to the Chalfont Hotel in Cape May.

If you are still interested I can give you my fathers information.

Regards.

Kim Lewin

Comment on An interview with Sam Hood by Mohammad Abdelaziz

Mohammad Abdelaziz — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:59:53 +0000

Good things happen to good people. Congratulations Sam.

M. Abdelaziz

Comment on My current project by George Vacca

George Vacca — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:36:50 +0000

Counselor, I once heard you say that you held Gen’l Buford’s Henry in your hands – a high honor richly deserved in light of your excellent past work on Old Steadfast. For this news, Huzzah! and I second the excellent suggestion from John Foskett that Calef’s boys receive their due.

Comment on Brig. Gen. Theophilus F. Rodenbough by Benny Greene

Benny Greene — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:07:56 +0000

Hight was promoted to second lieutenant in the 2nd US Dragoons on May 24, 1854. he joined his new regiment at Jefferson barracks, Missouri, then accompanied them on frontier duty from Fort Leavenworth for the next two years. He participated in an expedition against the Sioux and one into New Mexico. When the army formed two new cavalry regiments in 1855, he was offered a position as a second lieutenant in the 1st US Cavalry, which he declined. He served on recruiting duty in 1856 and was promoted to first lieutenant in the 2nd Dragoons on February 2, 1857. From 1857 to 1860, he participated in the Utah Expedition and a march to Oregon.

Comment on The Power of Fun! by billyray

billyray — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:42:14 +0000

Here in Omaha, the Phanatic attended the College World Series in the late eighties, and was hillarious. His funniest bit was to sit on a pretty woman’s lap and ask for a small peck on the cheek, when she would pucker up to give a peck, the Phanatic would bury his face in hers.

Comment on Join us for the Sesquicentennial of the Battle of Brandy Station! by Jerry Lake

Jerry Lake — Sat, 11 May 2013 00:14:45 +0000

My Grandfather, William P Lake ,fought in the battle of Brandy Station with The Jeff Davis Legion CO. F
He served under Col. J frederick Waring and Wade Hampton and is on the Roll of Honor for Brandy
Station. I would like to attend the TOUR but would be unable to walk ALL day due to my age.
Is there any arrangement that can be made to minimize walking?

Comment on The Power of Fun! by Richard K. MacDonald, Jr.

Richard K. MacDonald, Jr. — Wed, 08 May 2013 00:54:05 +0000

Can’t wait. And being a Cub fan, I still love the Phanatic.

Comment on The Power of Fun! by New Project with the Phanatic | You Stink!

New Project with the Phanatic | You Stink! — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:23:00 +0000

[...] ERIC: Shown in the photo with me is my friend David Raymond, who wrote the foreword to You Stink!. Unless you’re either a long-time, die-hard Phillies fan, or a die-hard fan of the University of Delaware’s football program, the likelihood is that you don’t know who Dave is. Dave’s alter ego is the Phillie Phanatic. He was the original mascot and wore the green suit from the time that the character was introduced in 1978 through the 1993 World Series season, and then he passed the suit on to the current Phanatic’s Phriend, Tom Burgoyne. Dave then founded Raymond Entertainment Group, where his self-bestowed (but very accurate) title is Emperor of Fun and Games. READ ON [...]

Comment on My current project by Mike Peters

Mike Peters — Sat, 04 May 2013 10:44:10 +0000

Excellent news! No better man for the job. Can’t wait to read it.

Mike

Comment on My current project by Richard K. MacDonald, Jr.

Richard K. MacDonald, Jr. — Sat, 04 May 2013 03:33:11 +0000

Buford was one I was interested in, even tho’ I was not pro-Union. My side was grey. I however, was fascinated with Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, for some reason. Looking forward to it my friend.