I’ve left you messages in the past. I like many of your readers enjoy many aspects of our history. I try to pick up good books on all topics. Not that this is a recommendation as much as it is a wish list. After all it is close to Christmas.

Regarding the Amer. Rev. there are many topics and subjects that seem in need of a good analysis. As you are well aware the same is true for the CW. A while back you asked your readers about what biographies and what battles needed a book. This raised quite a few valid ideas, similar to some responses here. I agree with almost all of the other readers suggestions. Seems like the Revolution is full of subjects.

With the CW still being my favorite topic, I do think there are more cavalry subjects that need a look.

I thought at one time you considered doing a book on some cavalry ops in the Western Theater? I was anxiously awaiting Longacre’s book on the confederat cavalry in the west. Waiting for Drew to give his review on his blog. Seems like there are plenty of subjects there?

What I would like to see done on the CW would be some biographies of cavalry leaders on both sides. Of course, Stuart, Sheridan, Hampton, etc have pleny of coverage. I’d be more interested in some brigade and divison leaders. I’m sure there are a few that you could think of that merit a biography. This is easy for me to say as I’m just the reader. I don’t have to dig up all the research, write the book and then find the publisher. Maybe yourself or someone else will tackle some of these cavalry leaders at a future date?

I’m sure whatever you write about will be first rate. Good luck with your next book, I believe on Yellow Tavern? I wish you the same with Camden. I’ll certainly be getting both.

Happy Holidays and looking forward to your blog entries.

Don

Lee

I have never left a message on your blog post before, but I am an avid follower of your blog and an even bigger fan fan of your books of which I own several to date. Concerning your post regarding tackling the Battle of Camden, I think this is a capital idea!! What better author to tackle a detailed tactical narrative than you sir. If this book follows what you have done for the ACW, then I think everyone will be in for a treat indeed. This battle (Camden) is screaming for someone good to write it and other than Lawrence Babits, I can think of no one else who could possibly do a better job than yourself. Since, Larry is currently engaged in researching Hobkirk’s Hill, The Ninety-Six, Eutaw Springs etc. I don’t think Camden is high on his list at present. I am quite sure followers of the AWI and followers of your books in general, will well receive this title when published. I for one will be first and foremost to purchase a copy. I do hope you continue with this endevour and send Camden to the forefront that it so much deserves.

Phil,

In regards to your query concerning the Ohio Valley in the Rev War, you might want to try ‘Wilderness War on The Ohio’ by Alan FitzPatrick. Probably the most definitive account concerning this area of the AWI that has been published to date. Alot of it regards the British and the Indian Department operations from their view/standpoint, but it also does give tons of info concerning such notables as George Clark, Simon Girty, William Caldwell (Butler’s Rangers), Daniel Boone and many many others. One of my favs for sure. A very well researched tome.

Regards, John Gourlie