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** Fort Sanders **Wes, Mon Oct 6 9:25AM
Hey Guy's,Had fun down at the Fort, your company pic looked very good! and some of you guy's that had to do Cornfed, Thank's much! you looked great! Do hope some of you will make it to Blue Spring's this weekend! Tom and John hope the tent half's worked out good!(:See you guy's soon.


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GalvanizingRandall Cooper, Mon Sep 29 10:06PM
I have heard from Ken Cresswell through Gary that the 19th TN. has pulled out of the FT. Sanders event to focus their efforts on Blue Springs. Federals will be needed to galvanize for battle. If you have a reb coat please bring it or fight in your shirt if you wish. This is strictly voluntary.


*** Fort Sanders ***Wes,, Wed Sep 24 7:44PM
Anyone know how many Fedrals will be there next weekend???


TO EVERYONE IN THE 8TH !!!!!!Wes,, Wed Sep 17 7:32PM
Hope everyone as a Safe trip down !!!! To Chicky-town!!!(-: Remember your going into Sececsh Country now! (-; he he !!!!


Stuff for sale at Chickauamagu $$$Wes, Tue Sep 16 3:12PM
Guy's I will have a few Fedral Item's for sale down there this weekend, One is a Lammer's Fedral haversack never Used short strap! two fedral sack Coats one is a size 38" other is a 40" made by Jarnigain Company, Chris semancik Forage Cap no Chin Strap converted fedral Late War! Fedral Cart-Box 69 cal" Fedral 1839... more


Powder and capsShannon Lundberg, Fri Sep 12 10:04PM
I'm making a run for caps on Monday afternoon. If anyone needs some please post by Sunday evening or early Monday morning. Also let me know who needs powder. They are suggesting each man have 250 rounds for the weekend of Chickamauga. Shannon


Chicky-Town Ga,Wes(:, Fri Sep 12 10:51AM
Yee ol''' boys of the 8th going into secesh country now!!!(-; Keeps yee head down, dem-Ga boys are-hu good shootin when it come's to feddy's lol. Hey Tommy TRavis or anyone, I have heard about the old train of chatty is there going to be one bring Cornfed's onto the battle field????


Ramsey's country marketShannon Lundberg, Thu Sep 11 8:28AM
Is anyone going to Ramsey House this weekend for the craft festival? Saturday 13th -10:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday 14th - 11:00 am to 4"00 pm


David BatesCullen, Tue Sep 9 2:02AM
If anyone has David Bates' contact info (i.e. cell number,e-mail) please have him contact me.I am wanting to not only look for a ride to Sanders,but also simply see how he's doing. Cullen
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LMU""" Thank'sWES, Sun Sep 7 8:19PM
Hey Tommy,John,Jim and Travis and everyone in the unit that was up at LMU"" this weekend had FUN" guy's hope all is well, and see you all soon!(:


LMU""" Reenactment this weekend!Wes, Thu Sep 4 3:09PM
Hey guy's, I know this is a late post being that LMU"" is only one day away, I do think some of you might be going to T-Hill this weekend! But I wanted to post this case any of you could not make it down for T-Hill, the reenactment over at LMU"" is this weekend, I tell you what I went last year and had FUN(:, one... more


Battle of Middle CreekPatrick Davis, Mon Sep 1 10:57PM
Hello my name is Patrick Davis and I am vise chairman of the Freinds of Middle Creek inc.. We are the body running the Middle Creek re-enactment in Prestonsburg Kentucky, and we are in dire need of Union re-enactors. We are offering cash bounties for the largest ($100) and second largest ($50) Union units. I realise... more


FT. Sanders/WildcatRandall Cooper, Tue Aug 26 9:46PM
I still need to know who all is going to FT. Sanders and Camp Wildcat,havent had any response and need names and money asap. 10.00 for Sanders or it will cost you 12.00 if your late. 5.00 for Wildcat. Randall Cooper 501 hawkins RD. ... more


PaintingChar, Sat Aug 16 8:28AM
the painting is great please go on line and look at it Char


Painting of the 8th Tenn.Tommy Ellison, Fri Aug 15 8:54AM
An artist from Alabama named John Warr contacted me on Myspace yesterday and told me about a painting he has done of the 8th at Resaca several years ago. He would like to donate a framed and matted print of it to the unit. We are working out the details of meeting him somewhere or having it delivered. His shop is in... more


East Tenn Historical SocietySteve Lundberg, Thu Aug 14 6:26PM
Good members of the 8th TN, We have been asked to participate in the grand opening of the newest incarnation of the East Tennessee Historical Society. Lisa Belleman who was the director of the Ramsey House is now at the ETHS and solicited our participation. The event is on August 23rd and 24th. Shannon, Doc and myself ... more


Ramsey HouseSteve Lundberg, Tue Aug 12 9:29PM
Hi Pards, We were able to make good progress cleaning up trees and brush at the Ramsey House last Saturday but there is plenty more to do. If you think you might be able to help this Saturday, 8/19 from 10-3 please let me know by posting or calling me as soon as you can. Thanks! Steve


No Subjectemprand, Mon Aug 11 11:19AM
So far I am hauling all 3 Devines with Wesley and myself. Tommy is hauling John and Gary. My net is lost from the comp right now.Im at the library. If anyone needs to get in touch call me at 423-337-4721 or 404-5585. Tennessee Treatment Centers


Sad NewsSteve Lundberg, Sat Aug 9 6:24PM
It is with sadness that we inform you that Charlene Roach's Dad passed away last night (8/8/08). Arrangements have been made at Farrar's Funeral Home in Dandridge. The family will be receiving friends Monday night from 5-8 with a service to follow at 9:00. Interment will be Tuesday at 11:00 at Hillcrest Cemetery. Our... more
  • passingSteve Lundberg, Sat Aug 9 6:26PM


RegistrationsRandall Cooper, Sat Aug 9 12:56PM
Everyone thats going to Fort Sanders please send me 10.00 soon as you can. I have to mail the roster before Sept8. Those going to Wildcat send 5.00 along with it.Thats to be mailed before Sept.1. 10.00 cap per family. Bluff City is 5.00 with 20.00 cap per family by Oct.1 Fort Sanders,Blaine,TN. oct. 3,4&5... more
  • my addressRandall Cooper, Sat Aug 9 12:58PM
    • passingScott, Wed Aug 20 3:12PM