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Gor my reservations for this years, how about you? John

Compatriots, It is my pleasure to announce that the Town of Lyndon New York and its historical society LEAP have agreed to host an annual re-enactment and living history display. In addtion they would like us, The Buffalo Guards, to do a lecture & presentation come this 2008 Momorial Day weekend. The board would like [...]

I hope each and every one of you haver the very Merrist of Christmas’s. God Bless John

Greetings, The Franklinville NY Historical Society is having its annual Harvest Dinner on 14 November, 2007 at 6 PM. After the dinner noted Civil War historian Ben Marinak will be presenting a talk on Chaplin’s in the Civil War. For those of you who do not know Ben, he is one of the foremost authorities [...]

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thomas-legion/ Thomas’ Legion of Cherokees and HighlandersAka 69th North Carolina Located in Western New York, Levi’s Light Artillery Battery Turner’s Battery and 38th Virginia Battery like other veterans and re-enactor groups have been entrusted by out forefather’s heritages to ensure that their truths and histories are carried on. We specialize in artillery but are open [...]

Black slave owner an ‘untold part’ of history ________________________________________This was a article in the Tennessean – Thursday, 02/22/07 thought it was quite interesting. and a peice of history not often seen . Steven============================================= Descendant traces wealthy Midstate landownerBy Colby Sledge – Staff Writer – Tennessean http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs….=2007702220382 Like many wealthy landowners of the pre-Civil War South, [...]

Why did we start re-enacting? Well my reasons start with my parents. My father and mother were born in 1905 and 1909 respective. Both from the south (Virginia & NC) my parents always told me about our heritage but did I listen? No. I am only in my early 50’s but being that my parents [...]

Hello all, Found this interesting web site about family historical documents. http://www.justajoy.com/default.asp They have acquired a large collection of historical paper, such as Bible, deeds, Civil War rosters, letters, pictures etc. Many from the southern states, especially North Carolina. You may find your ancestor’s name here. You can search the website for any items she [...]

Thanks to the Camp Chase; IRS TIPS for REENACTORS As you are all aware, our civil war activities can become expensive. Fortunately, they fall under the heading of out-of-pocket expenses while performing volunteer work. This means a larger percentage of these expenses can be deducted on your tax return under Charitable Contributions if you itemize. [...]

Taken from an eamil from the Camp Commander a while back (one link removed from site closing): *********** Listed below are a number of useful links, websites & message-boards / chatrooms, which many of our Buffalo Guards staff & members enjoy using on a daily basis. http://p200.ezboard.com/bthecivilwarhomepagediscussion2824 This board is ran by an Reenacting buddy [...]

Linguistic test … I’m 35% Dixie. http://www.alphadictionary.com/articles/yankeetest.html

The organization known as the United Confederate Veterans was formed in New Orleans, June 10, 1889. Following these suggestions, a circular was sent out from New Orleans in regard to the proposed organization, and the first meeting was held in that city on June 10, 1889, the organization being perfected under the name of United [...]

Special Announcement of Memorial Service just North of New York City (Yonkers) Attn: All Buffalo Guards Camp membership & associates I have been in contact with the Worden Camp # 150, of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, who are based near the New York City region. The Worden Camp of the [...]

Compatriots, Please review and tell Steve what you think of the wording which will be in the flyer. See if it fits our needs for the upcoming Gun Show. Further down you will see advertising rates also. The Sons of Confederate Veterans Buffalo Guards Camp-1975 will be holding a recrutement drive at the Niagara Frontier [...]

Guys, Well I know this is long range but if we could only pull it off!!! Do you think??? Attention: camps interested in hosting the 2009 SCV Reunion and Convention The Spring meeting of the Time and Place Committee will be held at IHQ, Elm Springs, TN. on 10 February @ 5:00pm cst. The purpose [...]

Compatriots, [COLOR=Red]http://www.scv.org/importWeeklyNews.php The SCV HQ is offering the following. It would allow us to introduce SCV news articles to our web site. This would intern allow the viewer to click on the item they found interesting and read on. John[/COLOR]:rolleyes: Camp Webmasters: If you would like to display Confederate-related news links on your website, you [...]

Frank Gillispie is the founder of the Madison County Journal; his Frankly Speaking column appears in numerous publications. NASCAR betrays the South – Commentary by Frank Gillispie Brian France, boss of NASCAR, continues his efforts to turn his back on the people who drove his organization into a billion dollar business. He told correspondent Lesley [...]

Many WBTS regiments elected their own chaplains from among the ranks, regardless of denomination or (lack of) theological or pastoral training. It was their job to fill in the needs that were not otherwise met — not just Sunday services or praying for the dead, but physically burying the dead, caring for the wounded, counselling [...]

Some of you remember this from when we had services at Elmira in 2004. Here is the written version of the sermon, along with some additional notes … http://www.kentropolis.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=98

Here are all the newsletters published by the Buffalo Guards (below). Adobe Reader is required, and can be downloaded for free at www.Adobe.com.

Fellow compatriots, I have found the following web sites that may be of interest to you. http://www.civilwarstudies.org/ http://www.civilwarhome.com/index.html Your obedient servant, John Tucker

Update on Beauvoir … It’s NOT a total loss! (But it is a mess! – Z) I just spoke with Larry McCluney, 1st Lt. Commander, Mississippi Division, SCV and he assures me that Beauvoir is salvageable!!! House – 65% of the main house still stands. The porch, windows, doors, column & front porch are gone, [...]

I always like to support and praise our camps Associate membership Without our support membership, we could not accomplish as much as what we do Thank you to all of you…..We salute your efforts… Steve

Anything our members would like to see in our camps newsletters, or something our members would like to submit to our newsletter Please post your comments here Steve

This area is for our camp members, to post their reports from the committee’s which they are on, to show what activities they are involved with, and what our other camp members can help with Steve

This area is for our Buffalo Guards Staff, to post their reports and comments Steve

This area is for any new – News that maybe going on in our SCV organization Steve