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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Final advance on the British works at Gloucester: Warner Hall, The Battle of the Hook, 1781

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The Virginia Brigade advances on the Crown's lines at Gloucester, led by the 3d Dragoons and squadron of the Marquis d'Lauzun. ...
Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Franco-American Boat Landing, Battle of the Hook: Gloucester, Virginia: 1781

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Franco-American Landing at Warner Hall:  Battle of the Hook          The First Virginia Regiment of the Continental Line hosted the re...
Sunday, October 6, 2013

White Oak Canyon Scout: Testing your kit in foul weather

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A Virginia Spy makes his way to a cold camp.  In the rain, I keep my lock under my arm, instead of keeping my firing hand on over the ...
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Thursday, May 9, 2013

Extant British Blanket c. 1776

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Note the two single yarn blue stripes along the edge, faded broad arrow and GR cipher.                    This blanket is in th...
Tuesday, May 7, 2013

In search of historical markers: the Gunpowder Incident, Gloucester Point...

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The Magazine at Williamsburg:  Provincial or Royal property?           I have always been fascinated by the events of spring, 1775 in V...
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

18th century trousers for ne'er-do-wells, if the shoe fits...

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Jack and Ostler in trousers [1]  Two of my favorite recurring "ne'er-do-wells".        ...And so, on to trousers, or i...
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Monday, April 29, 2013

Battersea Plantation: Petersburg, Virginia

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 Dragoon demonstration photo:  Carson[1]  Additional excellent photography by Ms. Carson can be enjoyed at her webpage .          ...
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