In This Issue

Page 1 Memories of Deep

Creek

Page 2 Editor’s thoughts

Page 3 Civil War Vets WA

State

Page 4 WCWA memories

Pages 5-7 Schomaker Family

gear for sale

Pages 8-11 Dispatch Adver-

tising

Page 12 WCWA 2019

APPROVED Event Sched-

ule

Pages 13-14 WCWA 2019

Contact

Information

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Photos in this issue courtesy Larry Gross and Caleb Sorensen,

Also Keystonebattery.org and Mike Feiler as well

2019 WCWA

Executive Board

Chairman:

Johnny Joyce

remnant64@yahoo.com

Vice Chair:

Howard Struve

hstruve@wavecable.com

Secretary:

Lisa Tharp

floydh3mvi@gmail.com

Treasurer:

Caroline House-Higgins

abckhaha@hotmail.net

Membership Coordinator:

Sharron Bortz

membership@WCWA.net

US Battalion Commander:

Shane Colglazier

cretetard@centurytel.net

CS Battalion Commander:

Tony Lee

mrrangnar@gmail.com

Civilian Coordinator:

Merilee Rehfield

drda441@msn.com

Check out the

WCWA Website

www.wcwa.net

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Hello, everyone…

It’s almost January...I hope you all are having a wonderful holiday season.

Nothing new news-wise, at this point in time, so God bless both North and South, and I

will see y’all next year.

Logan P.

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2019 WCWA Board

Administrative Assistants

Event Planning:

Howard Struve

hstruve@wavecable.com

Insurance Coordinator

Contact H. Struve or. K.

Saville

Publicity Coordinator

Carsan Bergren

cbergrenja@gmail.com

Dispatch Editor

Logan Pendell

3rdmichigan15@gmail.com

Webmaster

Rich Bright

brightnot66@yahoo.com

Sutler Coordinator

Norm Harriman

norm@tstitches.com

Recruiting Coordinator

Ruben Flores

wcwarecruiting@yahoo.com

Reciprocity

Organization

Northwest Civil War

Council (NCWC)

Wm. Stewart 29th U.S. COLORED VOLUNTEER INFANTRY

Organized: 4/24/64 Quincy, IL Mustered Out: 11/6/65 TX

SOLDIER:

Residence: Niles, IL Age: 25.2 yrs.

Enlisted/Enrolled: 2/1/65 Chicago, IL Rank: Pvt.

Mustered In: 2/1/65

Discharged: 11/6 or 24/65 Brownsville, TX

Highest Rank: Pvt.

REGIMENTAL HISTORY:

At the outset of America’s War of the Rebellion U.S. President Abraham

Lincoln rejected the idea of abolishing slavery or tapping African-American military

assistance. By mid 1862, however Lincoln had come to recognize that one way to

weaken the unexpectedly resilient Confederacy was to undermine slavery. As

such, following promulgation of his 1/1/63 Emancipation Proclamation the Union

army initiated a vigorous recruitment drive which ultimately saw the arming of 166

black regiments: 145 of infantry, 7 of cavalry, 12 of heavy artillery, 1 of light artil-

lery and 1 of engineers. This movement encompassed 7,122 (primarily white)

officers and 178,895 enlisted men.

The 29th was one such regiment recruited in the State of Illinois. One

month after Federal muster the 29th moved to Annapolis, MD and thence to Alex-

andria, VA where it was assigned to the defenses of Washington D.C. On 6/19/64

the regiment joined the Army of the Potomac in siege operations against Peters-

burg and Richmond, VA.

Actions in that area included the Petersburg Mine explosion on 7/30, Wel-

don Railroad 8/18-21, Poplar Grove Church, 9/29-30 and 10/1, Boydton Plank

Road, Hatcher’s Run 10/27-28, and Bermuda Hundred. The final days of March

and the first week of April, 1865 found the 29th involved in the Appomattox Cam-

paign. Duty in the Dept. of Virginia preceded a May/June move to Texas for as-

signment along the Rio Grande River prior to final muster. Regimental losses: 3

officers and 43 enlisted men killed or mortally wounded. 188 enlisted men killed

by disease. Total: 234

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Hi, everyone. What you’ll see over the next few pages is the gear that the Schomak-

er family in Richland, WA is trying to sell off. They are formerly 7th Wisconsin

folks...and the gear is categorized into Union, Womens’, Miscellaneous, and

Books. If you want to get ahold of them the email is slschomaker@gmail.com

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UNION

• Rolled cartridges

4 Sack Coats Sizes: 40,42,42 ,43

3 Trousers with canvas suspenders and leather tabs Sizes: 40x29 and 36x31(both unhemmed), 31.5x34 hemmed

2 Muslin shirts, and 5 Checkered (homespun type) shirts (woven fabric)

1 Navy wool lined vest with paisley cotton back Waterbury brass buttons

3 belts with brass US buckles and belt keepers Sizes:36, 41, 50 (can be sized down)

3 Cartridge boxes with brass Box and Breast plates(2 have cartridge tins)-3 Cap boxes

3 canteens with leather straps. 2 with navy covers, 1 sky blue

3 Haversacks. 2 black, 1 grey with removable lining

2 ponchos rubberized white canvas

1 pair Brogans size 10

3 Hardee hats, dressed with brass and cording

3 1861 Springfield rifled musket with scabbards and bayonets and canvas covers (in original boxes). 2 have

slings, 1 has a detached sling ring which needs to be soldered back on. 1 scabbard has a tiny tear in the leather

by the brass tip, 1 has 2 wrinkles in the leather by the brass tip.

3 Maple fifes. 2 of them have leather fife holders

Women’s day dress, 32 inch waist, brown and cream small weave. 2 pieces, fitted lined bodice, front and

side boning. Coat style sleeves with scroll work braiding on sleeve. Pleated skirt currently basted to bodice.

Black fabric belt with matching black braiding, collar and under sleeves. Black glass buttons on bodice and

undersleeve cuffs. Extra buttons included

1 corset with boning. Tightens to 30”. Like new condition.

6 hoop skirt in white cotton. Includes unbleached muslin drawstring travel bag

1 wool cape. Brownish, burgundy wool, black lining, black frog closures. All edges trimmed with braiding, 2

tassels at the bottom corners

1 ultra soft gray wool shawl. Edged with beaded yarn tassels.

Black boots (from Regimental Headquarters) size 9

Flat top straw hat with black band and silk flowers in light rose and cream

1 blond wig in period style includes Styrofoam head and carrying case.

1 black hat with tulle. This is a hat I started working on, but did not finish. Supplies of Fabric, netting, feath-

ers and braiding included to make it your own.

2 pairs stretch black cotton stockings

3 pairs of black gloves. 1 fingerless crocheted, 1 soft short leather, and 1 fabric with tiny black beads on hand

and cuff

1 Cameo type broach, 1 pair Small simple gold hanging earrings, and 1sandalwood fan

2 green stenciled ammo boxes 16.5 x 10.5 x 10.25

1 Natural wood ammo box 15.5 x 10 x 7

1 natural stenciled Army bread box to hide your modern things in camp 27 x 15.5 x 13

1 shelter tent with 2 blackened square steel stakes

2 tin drinking cups

Travel chess set

Deck of playing cards

1 blue white china cup and saucer

1 CS brass belt buckle

Period glasses with modern carrying case

1 box copper rivets and rivet tool

Timeless Stitches- Standard issue, Basic Shirt

Period Impressions-Union Sack Coat pattern 40-44

Past patterns- Victorian corset

20 Waterbury large brass buttons

9 large Waterbury Brass buttons

19 small Waterbury brass buttons

Stamped tin, pewter, mother of pearl, coconut buttons, and numerous other women’s buttons

Civil War “Housewife” soldiers sewing kit.

Threads, needles, scissors misc. sewing items for repairs

Letter writing paper and envelopes

Persona Development Handbook The Hardcracker Handbook. A guide to recreating the Western Federal In-

fantryman

Etiquette and the Usages of Society

\Civil War Ladies: Fashions and Needle-Arts of the Early 1860’s

he Workwomen’s Guide by a Lady A guide to 19th Century decorative Arts, Fashion and Practical Crafts

Who Wore What? Women’s Wear 1861-1865 by Juanita Leisch

An Introduction to Civil War Civilians by Juanita Leisch

Clothing guidelines for the 60’s By Rebecca Ross The Citizens’ Companion 4 Issues 1997

Women’s Fashions at the Time of the Civil War 1860-1865 Volumes I-III

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LONGHORN LEATHER

Handcrafted quality leather goods

for the serious re-enactor.

Custom work available.

Lee McKewen, Maker

509-627-1330

For Sale

.69 cal. Springfield rifled musket. Fired only three times. Excellent

condition. Used as display piece on my wall and at reenactments.

Defarbed. Comes with scabbard, bayonet and fleece-lined gun

sock. $1k. Contact Cap Caputo, Co. F, 20th Maine. Email:

cap10inwa@comcast.net or call 360-507-1220

The Dispatch Advertising

Submit your ads and let the Dispatch work for you. This is a free service for WCWA members. Ads will be run for

four months and then removed. If the item sells before that, or you wish to run your ad for another four months, please

contact the Editor. Thank you.

I have a reproduction .54 caliber 1863 Sharps Carbine (no patch box) for sale. It was made by Armi-Sport (now Chiappa Firearms). I pur-

chased it back around 1997 and used it for a handful of reenactments. I live fired it on one occasion. It has been in storage for years

now. It is in good shape with only a few minor scratches. Also, the trigger lock, which ostensibly holds the trigger guard up, needs some

tinkering. I haven't bothered, because the trigger guard stays up anyway. I also have the owners manual that came with it from Taylor &

Company Firearms. I had the guys at Dave’s Sporting Goods look it over and they suggested a value of $1,100. I'm asking for that OBO.

Taylor is currently asking $1,314 for a new one. I live in Nooksack, WA, but shipping can be arranged at cost.

I can be reached at ZacharyShoemaker@yahoo.com or 360/441-2200. I can send pictures, if requested. Best Regards, Zach."

From Larry Beckett

Would you please pass on that I m selling my 12 pounder field howitzer $ 18,000.00 USD

Contact info rebgnr1@shaw.ca

1-778-998-8004

Cheers

YOS

Potts

The Dispatch Advertising (continued)

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Civil War Letters

For the re-enactor: vivid descriptions of life in

camp, battles and skirmishes, food and drill,

marching and waiting, and letters from home!

My Dear Wife and Children: Civil War Letters

from a 2nd Minnesota Volunteer

10% returned to your unit if identified when ordering!

www.Civil-War-Letters.com

Nick K. Adams, Author

Hi — I’m organizing a historical social dance event in Seattle — old

and new music, no costume requirement — and thought, since your

events sometimes include a ball or dance, some of your members

might like someplace else to dance.

Breathless Waltz: social partner dance with fast tunes and slow, old

music and new. Part of Northwest Dance Network.

No partner needed, just bring nonmarking shoes (Converse or slip-

pers work fine, high heels are dangerous.) We’ll be teaching basic

rotary waltz and polka, and *really* basic Walking To The Music to

get everyone on the floor. Also a taster of the redowa step for fancy

dancing.

Third Friday of each month, including tomorrow August 19th. 7:30-

10pm. In the Seattle Central MAC dance studio.

$7/$5 for students.

More at Breathless Waltz on Facebook or at http://

breathlesswaltz.com/

The Dispatch Advertising (continued)

1853 Enfield 3-band Armi Sport. Comes with bayonet and

sheath. Beautiful shape $700. Can send pics. Call or text Jona-

than Sisco at 208-416-7218 or email jsisco1971@gmail.com

For Sale

Wooden table with saw horse style legs, approx. 40" x 22" $20

Tablecloth 41" x 40", reproduction fabrics, nine patch and lined

$20

Dress size 16-18, homespun fabric, dark green/off white plaid,

hooks down back, decorative buttons up front. Comes with 2 pairs

of off white undersleeves, one lace collar, one pair of white mesh

gloves $45

Dress size 2W-3W, faded gold fabric, pair of white mesh gloves,

white chemise, lace collar. Worn a lot but, still a good camp dress

$20

Bonnet - handmade and is in excellent shape. Buckrum underneath,

green silk lining and on top. Black lace overlay and extension at

back. Trimmed with white and green ribbon & small pink flowers.

Black ribbons to tie. Comes with mall green drawstring bag. $50

Silver pill box for chatelaine $50

For more information contact Tom Peloquin at tpeloquin@aol.com

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For sale…

Hard Tack boxes….

(Editor’s note...I think it’s $50 for the pair.)

Contact Stephen Pierce…

horseless8@

1st North Carolina Battalion Sharpshooters looking for volunteers.

If you have a steady hand, a good eye and be able to handle hardship then we need you.

Contact Sgt. Phil Siler 541-788-2554 or my05rk@comcast.net

The Dispatch Advertising (continued)

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Hello there,

Many years ago I was in the WCWA. My horse has long since passed away and I still have our old tack that we used on the

battlefield. I am interested in selling everything and am hoping that you can help. I do not know the provenance of this sad-

dle, just that it came with the horse that I had bought from a former reenactor. It comes with:

- Saddle, 12 inch seat. In good condition

- Saddle bags, in really good condition

- Crupper, in good condition

- Rifle holster, never used by me, in good condition

- Breast collar with chin tie down, some surface mold

- Surcingle, a bit moldy but serviceable

All, or at least most, of the leather is aged but healthy. I am very open to price, I honestly have no idea what it is worth... so

shall we say, best offer? I live in Kirkland and am willing to meet someone about an hour or so drive in any direction. My

phone number to be contacted at is: 206-658-3853, also this email works best. (brettkcherry8@yahoo.com) Please find

photos attached.

Thank you and please let me know if you need any more info from me.

Cheers,

Brett Cherry

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WCWA 2020 Schedule forthcoming soon...for better coverage check our FB page or

WCWA.net, thank you.

2016 WCWA Contact List NOTE: Unit type indicated by ART=Artillery, CIV=Civilian, INF=Infantry, MUL=Multibranch,

SU=Special Unit, SG= Special Group, PROB=Units on Probation

Position/Company Name/Contact Phone Email

Executive Board (Elected WCWA Officers)

Chair Johnny Joyce 253-232-6420 remnant64@yahoo.com

Vice Chair Howard Struve 360-874-8548 hstruve@wavecable.com

Secretary Lisa Tharp 509-998-9136 floydh3mvi@gmail.com

Treasurer Carolyn House-Higgins 360-357-4710 abckhaha@hotmail.com

Membership Coordinator Sharron Bortz 509-535-3479 membership@WCWA.net

Confederate Brigade Commander Lt. Col. Tony Lee 360-629-9624 mrrangnar@gmail.com

Federal Battalion Commander LT. Col. Shane Colglazier 253-851-5108 cretetard@centurytel.net

Civilian Community Leader Marilee Rehfield 509-307-2134 drda441@msn.com

Administrative Assistants (Appointed)

Event Planning Coordinator Howard Struve 360-874-8548 hstruve@wavecable.com

Insurance Coordinator Howard Struve & Kevin Saville 360-874-8548 hstruve@wavecable.com

Publicity Coordinator Carsan Bergren

cbergrenja@gmail.com 253-468-4516

Dispatch Newsletter Editor Logan Pendell 509-270-8834 3rdmichigan15@gmail.com

Webmaster Rich Bright 509-910-4638 brightnot66@yahoo.com

Sutler Coordinator Norm Harriman 360-966-5132 norm@tstitches.com

Recruiting Ruben Flores 206-276-0803 wcwarecruiting@yahoo.com

Civilian Communities (Voting General Board consists of full

strength unit representatives)

Mason-Dixon Township CIV PROB Marilee Rehfield 509-307-2134 drda441@msn.com

Union Civilian Corps CIV PROB Nicole Spellman 509-731-5319 aeamomof3@gmail.com

Virginia Military Institute SG Schoolmaster David

Schirle ddschirle@yahoo.com

Confederate Brigade Staff

Brigade Commander Lt. Col. Tony Lee 360-629-9624 mrrangnar@gmail.com

Chief of Infantry Maj. Norm Harriman 360-966-5132 norm@tstitches.com

Adjutant Adj. Matt Cleman 360-348-2506 mattcleman@hotmail.com

Sergeant Major SGM. John Hile

Chief of Cavalry SGM. Bob Davisson 509-995-8619 bob@14thvirginiacavalry.org

Confederate Units (Voting General Board consists of full strength

unit representatives)

1st Texas Infantry INF. Capt. C.B. Zohn 206-909-7831 zohnster@yahoo.com

2nd South Carolina Infantry INF 2nd Lt. Andrew Noll andrewmnoll517@yahoo.com

7th South Carolina Infantry INF Capt. Carsan Bergren 253-468-4516 cbergrenja@gmail.com

11th Mississippi Infantry INF Capt. George Sier 425-308-1224 geosier@comcast.net

11th Mississippi Infantry INF 2nd contact Beth Sier 425-308-7963 Bethsier@comcast.net

14th Virginia Cavalry MUL Capt. Larry Pullman 253-802-2979 bushrod43rd@gmail.com

14th Virginia Cavalry MUL 1st Sgt. Bob Davisson 509-995-8619 bob@14thvirginiacavalry.org

15th Alabama Infantry INF Cpt. Mark Rounds 208-596-8092 startroop@hotmail.com

21st North Carolina Infantry INF On hold,

26th North Carolina Infantry INF Capt. Dan Russo 360-721-6899 26thcompanyg@gmail.com

Irish Jasper Greens INF 2nd Lt. Brent Marshall 509-230-6829 themarshalls1416@gmail.com

Pelham's Battery ART 2nd Lt. Kyle Thelin 253-271-7669 kylethelin@aol.com

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Federal Battalion

Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Shane Colglazier 253-851-5108 cretetard@centurytel.net

Wing Commander Maj. Bryan Tafoya 509-796-4446 bryan@scout434.net

Adjutant Capt. Howard Struve 360-874-8548 hstruve@wavecable.com

Sergeant Major Sgt. Maj. Dan Rike 425-422-0323 daniel.rike@gmail.com

Battalion Chaplain Capt. Donny Cameron 971-640-0399 barefootedboy@comcast.net

Signals/Telegraph Superintendent 1st. Lt. Kevin Saville 360-292-0966 kevin@saville.net

Federal Battalion (Voting General Board consists of full strength unit representatives)

1st Illinois Light Artillery Reg't. ART PROB Maj. Larry Beckett 778-998-8004 rebgnr1@shaw.ca

1st Michigan Engineers Capt. Harry Schafer 509-660-0477 1stmengineer@gmail.com

1st Michigan Light Artillery ART Maj. Gary Michie 509-233-8912 majormichie@gmail.com

Pennsylvania Independent Artillery Cpt. Wesley Sink 406-827-9387 lexington1@blackfoot.net

1st U.S. Cavalry CAV PROB Chair Alan Geho 360-739-0783 amgeho@msn.com

2nd U.S. Sharpshooters INF Capt. Ethan Whitehall ethanbugs17@gmail.com

3rd Michigan Infantry INF Capt. Lisa Tharp 509-998-9136 floydh3mvi@gmail.com

3rd West Virginia Cavalry CAV Capt. Rich Bright 509-910-4638 brightnot66@yahoo.com

4th U.S. Infantry INF Capt. Brad Jones 206-383-7090 speculae@aol.com

4th U.S. Infantry INF RECRUITING Lt. Joe Miller 253-241-8621 usg1844@gmail.com

7th Wisconsin Infantry INF PROB Capt. Glen Allison 509-545-5400 gallison@charter.net

20th Maine Infantry INF Capt. Chris Gove christopher1gove@gmail.com

20th Maine Infantry INF (2nd contact) Shane Colglazier 253-851-5108 cretetard@centurytel.net

79th New York Infantry INF LT William McKnight 503-360-3139 McKnight.w79@gmail.com

100th Pennsylvania Infantry INF Capt. Cory Robinson 360-918-3970 capincory@msn.cm

100th Pennsylvania Infantry INF (second contact) Sgt.David L. Welch 425-512-5510 penn100th@msn.com

Keystone Battery ART Capt. Ron Evans 509-647-6753 ron@keystonebattery.org

US Medical Department SU Maj. Mike Inman 509-280-5608 sfdmike@comcast.net

U.S. Medical Department Chaplain Capt. Ray Carbough 509-995-7665 raylynncarbo@live.com

U.S.S. Tahoma Naval Artillery ART Lt. Cmdr. Steve Jones 360-629-6628 steven.jolene@frontier.com

U.S.S. Tahoma Marines INF CPT Andy Anderson andyanderson6204@msn.com

U.S.S. Tahoma Marines INF H. Struve 360-874-8548 hstruve@wavecable.com

AoC Fife and Drum Corps SG (Special Group spon-sored by 20th Maine Inf.) Sgt. Dennis Lawler 360-620-3287 djlawler53@gmail.com

WCWA 2016 Contact List, cont’d

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