tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407134287998420749.post7138352475115409969..comments2024-01-22T07:58:39.874-05:00Comments on Jack of All Trades, Master of None: Tents: Procurement and Materials in the Continental ArmyCincinnatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13023772657591711604noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407134287998420749.post-61704221061399429042013-02-23T16:48:35.313-05:002013-02-23T16:48:35.313-05:00Thanks. I appreciate your suggestions and look fo...Thanks. I appreciate your suggestions and look forward to reading the article! The 2d Virginia has a great impression from the material culture standpoint.Cincinnatushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13023772657591711604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407134287998420749.post-31560819796854144232013-02-22T15:02:33.562-05:002013-02-22T15:02:33.562-05:00http://www.scribd.com/doc/87724218/The-Tent-Articl...http://www.scribd.com/doc/87724218/The-Tent-Article This may be of interest. The main impediment to making the transition to the more authentic linen or hemp canvas fabric is cost, though the 2nd VA regiment has found that purchasing in bulk and then constructing a number of tents at the same time is a workable solution. Meanwhile, converting an existing tent from fabric ties and stake loops to hemp loops, including across the bottom of the door flaps as the only closures, and using wooden stakes and unmilled poles with iron ferrules, are less expensive changes that I have made. Cheers, Tim Abbott 1st & 2nd NJ Regiments (recreated)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com