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Post by majmchenry on Jul 13, 2009 23:10:33 GMT -5
Additionally, if this piece has any markings or numbers it should be identifiable, for example, there is a revwar period mortar at the Rock Island Arsenal that was there may years and on display "outside" and the curators there did some research on it, and hey found that the piece was n Washingtons Army. If this piece has seen army service, Rock Island arsenal may help as well, futhermore, if it does not fit the description from the official record, which seems to be clear on the type of gun that was used on the warrior, it probably isnt the gun.
& 30 Barrells of Pork, a six pounder with a sufficient quantity of fixed ammunition & 5000 rounds of Muskett Cartridges." "After the battle was all over, and the wounded attended to, the prisoners and the wounded of both parties, were put on board of the steamboat Warrior, and taken down to Prairie du Chien,
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Post by majmchenry on Jul 13, 2009 22:59:00 GMT -5
Larry, I am very interested in viewing the cannon, and learning more about its origins. This is Gene Stevens gene9156@yahoo.com
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Post by majmchenry on Jul 8, 2009 22:42:40 GMT -5
Ok, was just curious. I registered under Major McHenry, as I live in McHenry, and as you know, have been reenacting the BHW for some time, thoughIve taken some time off to real military commitments. thanks for allowing me to visit. I certainly want to keep the conversation going about the BHW. Gene
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Post by majmchenry on Jul 7, 2009 13:58:42 GMT -5
Cindy, I'm wondering if the claims may be in Whitney's Black Hawk War, I own a cpy and I will check for you, if not the Illinois state Library wold probably have knowledge of this. Gene Black Hawk War Society bhwsociety.proboards.com/index.cgi
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Post by majmchenry on Jul 6, 2009 12:33:51 GMT -5
I was very surprised to see this board so quiet for so long. Did the OLRHS break up? or have they moved to another board?
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Post by majmchenry on Jul 6, 2009 12:31:44 GMT -5
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