Preservation Updates

Sorry for the dearth of posts lately. Lots of battlefield preservation news recently. And, as always, more information, and how you can help save these wonderful battlefields, are to be found at the Civil War Preservation Trust, http://www.civilwar.org/ . First up we have the Slaughter Pen Farm at the Fredericksburg battlefield. Now this one was "acquired" back in 2006, but really needs to be paid for in full. This was the site of a pivotal action during the battle, on Jackson's front. Also on the docket is 782 prime Culpepper County acres at Brandy Station, site of the largest cavalry battle of the war. At a $116 to $1 donation match, you are definitely getting the bang for your buck. One near (literally) and dear to me is Bentonville, here in North Carolina. Up are 240 acres, which, if preserved, would make Bentonville one of the most preserved battlefields in the country! Last but not least, are 327 acres at Perryville, KY. I would encourage everyone who is not already a member, to become a member of the Civil War Preservation Trust. Or, donate what you can, to help save these important acres.

Stumbled Upon....

Was at a fellow enthusiast's house yesterday browsing his library. C. Terry Teff's "North Carolina Civil War Buttons", printed out of Concord, NC. Paperback, had photos of basically every NC button during the war, many I was not familiar with, such as Hillsboro Academy buttons. Some of the company level buttons were interesting. Each button has a photo of the front and the backmark, with a short encyclopedic type description beneath it. Some soldier photos accentuate the book. There is one new and a couple used on Amazon. For living historians and researchers alike, would be a handy addition to the bookshelf.

Interesting Story

Saw this interesting story on WRAL.com this morning.

http://www.wral.com/news/state/story/7818658/

For those interested, here is Britt's entry in Vol. XII of the NC Troops Roster Series:

Co. E, 51st Regiment, N.C. Troops

Britt, Calvin C., Private

Resided in Robeson County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting at Charleston, South Carolina, at age 31, March 9, 1863, for the war. Present or accounted for until killed at Drewry's Bluff, Virginia, May 14, 1864.

Memorial Day

Remembering the approximately 40,000 Tar-Heels who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the Old North State. "Lest we forget."

Shenandoah Valley Campaign 1864

North Carolina Order of Battle, Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1864, June 17-October 19, 1864.
Army of the Valley (Early)

Rodes' Corps

Rodes' Division

Grimes' Brigade
32d North Carolina
43rd North Carolina
53rd North Carolina
2d North Carolina Battalion

Cox's Brigade
1st North Carolina
2d North Carolina
3rd North Carolina
4th North Carolina
14th North Carolina
30th North Carolina

Ramseur's Division

Johnston's Brigade
5th North Carolina
12th North Carolina
20th North Carolina
23rd North Carolina

Lewis' Brigade
6th North Carolina
21st North Carolina
54th North Carolina
57th North Carolina
1st North Carolina Battalion

Battle of Monocacy

North Carolina Order of Battle, Battle of Monocacy, MD, June 9th, 1864.

Army of the Valley (Early)

Rodes' Corps

Rodes' Division

Grimes' Brigade
32d North Carolina
43rd North Carolina
53rd North Carolina
2d North Carolina Battalion

Cox's Brigade
1st North Carolina
2d North Carolina
3rd North Carolina
4th North Carolina
14th North Carolina
30th North Carolina

Ramseur's Division

Johnston's Brigade
5th North Carolina
12th North Carolina
20th North Carolina
23rd North Carolina

Lewis' Brigade
6th North Carolina
21st North Carolina
54th North Carolina
57th North Carolina
1st North Carolina Battalion

New Book

Collection of correspondence of Maj. Gen. Stephen Dodson Ramseur, released today through UNC Press. Will be making a trip to the bookstore today I'd imagine.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0807833738/ref=s9_simh_gw_p14_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0F8YWAZJABPFNWQTR0NS&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846