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securemann
Deerslayer
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 Posted - January 19 2003 : 1:39:09 PM
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| Hello,anyone here? (echo,echo) Spider webs,dust and musty.Man it's cold in here,but it's cold all over the cotton- pickin place anyhow.Wait,I heard something! Naw,just a barracks mouse looking to get warm.I know,I know,I need to get a life. |
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CT•Ranger
Colonial Militia
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Posted - January 19 2003 : 3:24:37 PM
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Jan. 19th 1757
Rogers' Island
Sartinly bin pooty cold. Major Putnam’s Connecticut comp’ny ‘ve bin patrol’n an scrouging round Lake George and twixt forts Edward and William Henry this ere winta. That are barracks bin no great shakes since ‘twas d’serted. Perhaps twill be occ’pied bimeby. Wal I caant jabber too long. The comp’ny hes jest bin ordard out agin sost ketch the inimy off guard. Ef they dare to come out, we’ll let daylight into ‘em. |
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Thomas Thacher
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Highlander
Colonial Militia
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Posted - March 13 2003 : 03:31:46 AM
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| It is that time of year again,to get ready for another exciting year of living history.The 42nd will be marching in the Pittsburgh St.Paddy's Day parade on March 15th with the 60th.We will also be at St.Andrew's "Tartan Day Festival" on April 5th.Prior to that,we will be doing an article for the Pittsburgh Tribune Review on "Men in Kilts"where the topic of conversation will be my nice legs.I know that they are nice because Gov.Rendell told me so when he was campaigning last fall. |
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One Nut
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Posted - April 22 2003 : 09:15:23 AM
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Aye Edmund,
I was watch'n you lads march toward the fort, I here tell that there is a festival at Ft. Pitt in May. My 'clients' tell me that the only soldiers who will be there are the braw lads of the 42nd and the "gara-troopers" of the 60th. Is it because the "Virginian" has cancelled any type of battle? I was also told that the "SCA Company" of the 60th is planning on leaving for greener pastures of "The Icehouse", is this also true?
Your Not So Humble Servant
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Highlander
Colonial Militia
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Posted - April 22 2003 : 9:54:57 PM
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Tis' true laddie."The Virginian" has managed to alienate any other military unit for this event. I tried to tell them I did,in that there are more of us than there is "The Virginian" and even told them that they could keep their ramrods,but to no avail.The BlackWatch can always spot a threat I tell ya'. Say,you're not the same "One Nut"who was with trader Bob of the Pennsylvania Longhunters of the now defunct Edge Hill Society was ya? Well,I'm off to prepare for our trip to OBV.A little bird has sung a song in my ear that "The Virginian" will be at Ft.Fredrick and will be interested in our activities<):) |
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Matross Haden
Pathfinder
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Posted - April 23 2003 : 08:22:17 AM
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Dear Highlander,
I have been lurking around mohicanland for a few months now, and I finally wanted to get a chance to step up. I enjoy your posts, as well as those of Seamus, Many Flags, CT Ranger, Sjt. MacWilliam and the boys. I think you guys are all doing a great job promoting the whole F&IW hobby. One question, this Virginian you talk about. Is he the same guy who caused all the grief at Ft. Necesesity over the park rangers being interviewed for the movie "when the forrest ran red"? If so, why does this guy cause these problems? Can't he see that only by all of us working together, we can make this really fun and informative for everyone. Anyhoo, I'll look for your answer latter today.
P.S. What ever happened to Capt. Graham?
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Highlander
Colonial Militia
USA
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Posted - April 23 2003 : 10:36:33 PM
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My friend you are very insightful indeed "The Virginian" is one in the same.As to why the P.H.M.C has people of his ilkon their payroll,I can only speculate.He has also attempted to caused problems with the sequel"George Washington's First War:The Battle for Fort Duquesne"that is due to be released www.paladincom.com .I can see that you also care a lot about history.You must know then how diffacult it is to make the effort to educate the public,to only have to fight with some bureauacrat who is there for a paycheck or marking his time towards retirement.If "The Virginian" is soooo good,then why isn't he still at Fort Necessity?
The tide is starting to turn however,from Fort Frederick to Fort Pitt.I can feel a change coming over the land. Elected officials everywhere are starting to heed their constituents(of whom we count ourselves)and make these site administrators accountable.Together,we create an unbeatable force to make things right for the 250th anniversary of the French & Indian War As for Capt.Grahm,I believe that he returned to Cork,Ireland with the 42nd in 1767.Perhaps if we're ever on campaign together we can get together for a wee bit o' the tipple Take Care. |
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Six Pak
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Posted - April 24 2003 : 03:46:45 AM
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I knew that I would find my old trail pard, One Nut, hanging out in here. What say you, my old spoon'n buddy?
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Matross Haden
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Posted - April 24 2003 : 10:07:43 AM
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Dear Highlander,
Thank you for confirming what I suspected, it is the same Viginian, we of course have other names for him (none that are sutable to print where women and children might see). So it wasn't enough for him to try to de-rail When The Forrest Ran Red, he had to try mess with the sequel. I was talking with some of my friends from other units, who are members of the F&I Associators, and they tell me that this years Fort Pitt Colonial Fair is going to be short some soldiers. The reason I hear is that not only did he disallow any type of battle, but that there is not even going to be a firing demonstration. That is a real shame, I know that the kids love musket and cannon firing and this person is ruining it for them. Doesn't the state know that it is curators like him that cause historic sites to lack attendance, and with that a shortage of income from ticket sales? Speaking for my gun crew, we will not attend any function at Ft. Pitt, as long as he is curator. I will try to make it to the preview of your movie, as long as you guys don't mind a RA Gun Bunny in blue, standing with you.
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One Nut
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Posted - April 24 2003 : 10:48:05 AM
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Aye, Six Pak my lad, tis good to hear from you. We are 'avin a deep discussion concerning affairs at the King's Fort on the forks of the Ohio. I was discussing the matter with some Delaware friends of mine, over a few glasses of specially aged molasses, and they agree with me that it tis a sad state indeed. I mean first General Amherst says, "You sell no powder, lead or rum", then 'e says "You only trade at the forts where you are licensed", now he sends us a crown represenative who has no concept of how to do bussiness. Bloody Command Economists, in about 120 years Karl Marx will love him. Well as far as I am concerned, until that crown represenative is removed, I'll do all my trade at my store near Frazier's. I hear also that the 42nd is marching some troops to Raystown this weekend, perhaps they may need some additional 'supplies', besides I 'avent seen me cousin for some time. What say you, Pak, are ye up for a wee trek...
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Six Pak
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Posted - April 24 2003 : 2:39:02 PM
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Pax Aye, Nut!!! Wonderful idea, but you should ask your cousin first. Better yet, ask Captain Graham if it would be alright. Because no matter what your cousin thinks, he is to attentive to his duty to circumvent his commanding officer.
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Sgt.Reynolds
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Posted - April 24 2003 : 7:53:41 PM
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Take my two shillings for what they're worth,but the historic sites in our half of Pa.leave a lot to be desired.If you look at Ligonier & Bushy Run,the battles are a joke ,even little kids say so.I'm glad that you gave me the heads up on the Ft.Pitt's Colonial Fair.I'll have to add that to my list of places not to see. |
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One Nut
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Posted - April 28 2003 : 3:14:35 PM
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Aye Sergeant Reynolds, and those wee ones can be vera dangerous when not amused.
Freshly returned from Raystown...
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Highlander
Colonial Militia
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Posted - April 28 2003 : 4:15:52 PM
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Aye'I'm just returned from Raystown,and there is a message on me answering machine from a reporter who is wanting to know about a"exorcism"at the Ft.Pitt Museum I told him what I knew about this and whom I thought was behind it.I'll give y'all three guesses,and the first two don't count |
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One Nut
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Posted - April 29 2003 : 12:09:42 AM
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Aye Highlander, and what a fun weekend it 'twas. I was hoping to have the fort's gunsmith, Master "Sweet William", tune my seven shilling trade gun, but alas he had to travel to Ft. Fredrick. It was still nice to have a military escort to Ft. Bedford, in order to visit our friend, Pte. Glenn of the 77th Regiment Grenadier Company. I enjoyed watching my cousin exercise the lads, although I do believe he is a wee bit hard on them at times. Captain Graham was nice enough to share some of the King's Rum with us, and join the lads in song at the tavern. Unfortunately, time passed too quickly, and we had to get back to Ft. Pitt. All in all, a very nice time was had by all.
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Six Pak
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Posted - April 29 2003 : 12:24:16 AM
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Pax Aye, Nut! It was a good weekend at Raystown. Highlander, I too received a call from the same reporter, concerning the same issues. After speaking with him, I refered him to Sgt. Munro (Since he is on the Ft. Pitt Museum Associates board of directors). By all of us pulling together, we can help OUR site from becoming unimportant during the 250th years.
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Matross Haden
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Posted - April 29 2003 : 12:42:48 AM
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Dear Six Pak,
I too have received the same call. After speaking with the gentleman, I hope that this will get the wheels of justice turning. I also refered him to Sgt. Munro, as well as Edmound McKinnon.
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Sgt.Reynolds
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Posted - April 29 2003 : 12:52:33 AM
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Exorcisms at Ft.Pitt huh?Where do they get the guys who dream this stuff up?Sounds like somebody has been hitting the Madeira bottle too much
Of course,there have been hauntings at other battlefields such as Gettysburg & Ft.Ticonderoga.But since "The Virginian"states that "Ah do declare Mista President,that I do believe that no battle ever took place at Ft.Pitt"then the supernatural happenings in the museum are being caused by what he doesn't believe in.If one were to talk to the highlanders of Capt.MacDonald's Company who fell at Grant's Hill or the Royal Americans who were massacred during the siege then I'm certain they'd have a different point of view |
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Private MacDougal
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Posted - April 29 2003 : 01:34:32 AM
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Hello All,
The guys from our company told me of this place, so I figured I would sign up and join in the fun. Good to see alot of familiar names here.
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Your Most Humble Servant,
Pte. Angus MacDougal
Capt. Graham's Coy.
42nd Royal Highland Regiment
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Gunner Wilson
Lost in the Wilderness
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Posted - April 29 2003 : 4:47:57 PM
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Matross Haden, Gunner Wilson reports as ordered. Glad you told me about this site, John, looks like we know alot of these folks. I'll have to catch up on my reading here, before chimming in.
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One Nut
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Posted - April 29 2003 : 10:45:17 PM
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Six Pak, my old pard, I 'ave been hear'n of a good news story that is brewing locally. I spoke with Sgt. Munro earlier this evening, and he tells me that this reporter has already interviewed McKinnon & Capt. Hays and wants to speak with him. Between this story, and Highlander knowing a back channel to certain high officials in the Colonial Assembly, we should be able to save our site.
I would also like to extend a welcome to two of Capt. Hay's boys, Matross Haden and Gunner Wilson, as well as a hearty welcome to another of Capt. Graham's men Private MacDougal. I would of course also say hello to that intrepid scout Ranger Sergeant Reynolds, but I've known him for more years than not, and he would find it redundant. Anyways, I like finding all you lads here, and it is nice to not have to wait for an event to ratchet our jaws. Enough from me, that specially aged molasses is calling me...
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Highlander
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Posted - April 29 2003 : 11:37:43 PM
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It is good to see you men onboard.More reinforcements are on the way from Raystown In case you're not aware of it,Fort Pitt is now under siege by the forces of the "Evil Empire" and just as Capt.Simon Eucuyer held out against Chief Guyasuta,it is very important to "hold the line"now |
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60thGrenadier
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Posted - April 30 2003 : 02:54:06 AM
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I hear ya highlander,and more than a few of us are with you.We see that "The Virginian" is trying to divide & conquer by causing tensions between the 42nd & 60th. He even told JD that his favorite part of LOTM was the "Ambush" scene where the 60th all gets killed I swear on my sacred honor that he shall not pass! We shall have Harrisburg send us an emissary that we deserve,not what we have now  You can rest easier my friend and know that we have your back  |
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Private MacDougal
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Posted - April 30 2003 : 09:51:59 AM
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Hey, Grenadier, its been a while since we chatted. Whats it been, since Ligonier last year? Glad to see ya here, bud. It sure is a shame that only part of your company is as serious as you, I think you should consider putting on the kilt with the 42nd , just kidding. I know that there are some minor internal disagreement between the two factions of Capt. Eucyer's Company . Look at the bright side, if the "PN" camp leaves for the History Center, the guys like you can rebuild Eucyer's in your own image, and also start to gain respect from the other SWPA F&I reenactors. You still coming by for that pint of porter beer I promised you last year? Let me know by e-mail, dude, until then keep your matchcase dry.
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Pte. Angus MacDougal
Capt. Graham's Coy.
42nd Royal Highland Regiment
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60thGrenadier
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Posted - April 30 2003 : 2:48:10 PM
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| Good to hear from you Private Mac.Just so you know,there are still a few of us who are serious about living history.The rest are rabble of whom I'll be happy to see go.For goodness sakes,they look like Napolean's Army retreating from MoscowNor will I miss that clown with the blunderbussall that he needs now is a red nose and oversized shoes to look the part.I hope to see you up in Cook's Forest where I'll take that wee dram with you |
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