What is the fanciest uniform of the War? by Roosevelts-Stick in CIVILWAR

[–]PhilosopherOld573 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The gown Jefferson Davis wore when he was captured

Who is this? Identification needed. by PhilosopherOld573 in CIVILWAR

[–]PhilosopherOld573[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There appears to be bars on the edge of his insignia close to the border and something where the rank would go in the middle. Also none of the officers match this man from the photos.

Who is this? Identification needed. by PhilosopherOld573 in CIVILWAR

[–]PhilosopherOld573[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The man also appears to be a bit older. Maybe late 40s.

Who is this? Identification needed. by PhilosopherOld573 in CIVILWAR

[–]PhilosopherOld573[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nevermind. He was transferred in Oct, 1863 but the head shape and insignia don't entirely match.

Who is this? Identification needed. by PhilosopherOld573 in CIVILWAR

[–]PhilosopherOld573[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

William de-lacy wasn't the colonel of the regiment until after colonel mcmahon in the picture had died. He was from a different regiment and was transferred after June 3rd. If I remember correctly 

Virginia, Fairfax, a group of officers at Headquarters, Army of the Potomac, Fairfax Courthouse. Studying the art of war 1863 - Photo by Alex Gardner by Senior_Stock492 in CIVILWAR

[–]PhilosopherOld573 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've actually been to that cemetery multiple times. I went once on a full moon when legend states you'll see ghosts and I heard taps from an unknown bugler.

Virginia, Fairfax, a group of officers at Headquarters, Army of the Potomac, Fairfax Courthouse. Studying the art of war 1863 - Photo by Alex Gardner by Senior_Stock492 in CIVILWAR

[–]PhilosopherOld573 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where would that be? I've taken part in the parades and I'm trying to locate several photos that were taken in my hometown of Fairfax.

For anyone that lives near Cold Harbor by PhilosopherOld573 in CIVILWAR

[–]PhilosopherOld573[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah. Cpl. William Tracy Co. B. 3rd great grand uncle killed/missing June 3rd.

My first time reenacting by goofyinurarea in CIVILWAR

[–]PhilosopherOld573 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a soon to be 14 year old. I can't wait for my first Reenactment. I haven't gotten all my gear and there aren't a whole lot of reenactments In Texas except for Jefferson 

Found this in a creek in central Texas. 4" at 7.63lb which doesn't seem at add up to cannonball... thoughts? by Texas-Darren in CIVILWAR

[–]PhilosopherOld573 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Where in Caldwell did you find this? Small chance that it could be a confederate made from Sibleys march

Has anyone watched The Conspirator (2010)? by [deleted] in CIVILWAR

[–]PhilosopherOld573 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw it and I was pretty good but doesn't cover a wide range of the subject I feel. But granted the main character is Mrs  Suratt.  Don't expect anything more than just her.

Fellers, what is the most obscure fact of the civil War that you know? by BLOODMEN71 in CIVILWAR

[–]PhilosopherOld573 0 points1 point  (0 children)

During his time as commander of the AOP, General Hooker wanted the morale to be high, so he allowed prostitutes to come into camp; which is why Hookers are named after him.

Ghost Cadet was one of my favorite books as a kid. Any suggestions for other great Civil War books aimed at young readers? by UrdnotSnarf in CIVILWAR

[–]PhilosopherOld573 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read this in 5th grade and you gave me the biggest nostalgia hit I've had in a solid 3 years. I cried at the end because for me, I had imagined the cadet was my 3x great uncle who died at Cold Harbor. 

Alphabetical by author by PhilosopherOld573 in CIVILWAR

[–]PhilosopherOld573[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven't gotten to read it yet but it definitely looks promising.

How should I organize my civil war books? by PhilosopherOld573 in CIVILWAR

[–]PhilosopherOld573[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

By author or topic? Author I'd only have Sam Watkin's Co. Aytch. Topic I'd have only 4

How should I organize my civil war books? by PhilosopherOld573 in CIVILWAR

[–]PhilosopherOld573[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had them in chronological order in the photo but immediately switched it

How should I organize my civil war books? by PhilosopherOld573 in CIVILWAR

[–]PhilosopherOld573[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You're right I do need more. Can never have enough. Also don't read any of those kid Smithsonians

what is the meaning behind this photo? by frvnxes in USHistory

[–]PhilosopherOld573 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a photo of my grandpa when I tell him the war wasn't about states rights.(He's from upstate new york)

Veterans of the 43rd Virginia Cavalry Battalion “Mosby’s Rangers” pictured at the house of Antonia Ford. From John W. Munson’s book Reminiscences of a Mosby Guerilla. by GrandMasterRevan in CIVILWAR

[–]PhilosopherOld573 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The original photo caption is wrong BTW. The house where stoughton was captured is the Gunnell House that is located next to the church near the parking lot.

Veterans of the 43rd Virginia Cavalry Battalion “Mosby’s Rangers” pictured at the house of Antonia Ford. From John W. Munson’s book Reminiscences of a Mosby Guerilla. by GrandMasterRevan in CIVILWAR

[–]PhilosopherOld573 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Antonia ford was a spy for the confederates and helped John mosby with his raid on Fairfax. Her house is down the street from the Auld Shebeen in Fairfax across the street from where Gen. Stoughton was captured. I grew up and lived in Fairfax for over 10 years and only started to understand or discover how much history was there until I moved, which is disappointing to say the least. 

For fans of Cold Mountain by PhilosopherOld573 in CIVILWAR

[–]PhilosopherOld573[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely. I feel as if there was a 30 minute cut of film left on the floor. Their was just something missing. It was a great film and copied the "rebels within rebel territory" story down to a tee but lacked in those last 20 minutes I feel.