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Date Posted: 10/17/05 9:00:11pm
Author: Fred Yokubaitis
Subject: Invitation to the Trammell Crow Event

Gentlemen of the 15th TX,

Sorry about the late notice, but please consider this your invitation from the Red River Battalion to join us for the Trammell Crow event; the information for which follows below. If interested, please contact me at my e-mail address.

Y.M.O.S.
Fred Yokubaitis

Trammell Crow / Mill Creek Farm Living History & Skirmish
Pine Mills, Texas
October 28-29, 2005

General Information
The Red River Battalion, along with the 1st US, has been invited to participate in a reenactment hosted by Trammell Crow, and presented to the guests at his farm. There will be 150 to 200 international businessmen and politicians in attendance. They are looking to see a first person living history and reenactment up close. This select group has a lot to say in American politics. Given the special opportunity to interact with those in attendance, we are being afforded an opportunity for very good recognition and positive exposure to those in important positions. The importance of our attendance at this event cannot be overstressed.

This will be a Max-Effort event for the Red River Battalion and a unique opportunity to do a one of a kind event. We will be forming three companies of approximately 25 men per company for the event: one Federal Zouave company, and two Confederate companies. The 1st US will provide an additional Federal company.

Anyone wishing to do so may volunteer to be in the Zouave company, but impressions need to be a pure 16th NY Zouave; no mixture of western Federal, either in part or whole. The Zouave company will be commanded by Brad Quine. Those wishing to do Zouave must contact Brad before the event, and positions will be open to the first 23 men who reply. Because we will be forming a Zouave company from volunteers of all our companies, we will not be adhering to our regular company structures during the weekend. Those not doing Zouave will fall in with one of the two Confederate companies, of which the officers and NCOs are yet to be determined. Therefore, everyone is asked to come to the event as a private unless told prior to the event. NCOs who do not have jackets without rank insignia may bring these uniform and do not have to remove said rank. Privates in the Confederate ranks will be assigned to a company at the event.

The event sponsors will be making a donation to the RRB based on the amount of companies we can muster for the event (the more companies, the more money). As an incentive to attend this event, all 9th Texas members in attendance will receive a $10.00 credit to their year 2006 dues, or may add this money to Mansfield State Park preservation donation we have been raising. All other RRB companies and affiliated units (7th TX, 15th TX) will receive a donation to their unit based on a weighted distribution of the total number in attendance, and may do with the money as they wish.

NO MODERN ANACHRONISMS WILL BE ALLOWED. Please consider this a day long living history with First Person impression needed through the day. All Participants are requested to be on site Friday evening, but need to be on site no later than 8:30 am Saturday morning.

No event registration is required in advance for the event, but the RRB staff needs to know who is going. If you have not been contacted by your company commander, and plan to attend this event, please inform them ASAP. All participants must be able to be on site by 8:30 Saturday morning. Because we must meet a certain number of participants, we only want people to respond who can assure us they can and will come. No last minute back-outs, please! Remember, this is different from a regular reenactment - the battalion is being paid to do this and must meet the required numbers in the companies!

Uniform and Equipment
Those in the Federal Zouave company shall be dressed in a pure 165th NY Zouave uniform. No mixture of Western Federal uniform, either in part or whole, will be allowed. The Confederate uniform impression shall be mid-war AOT or Trans-Mississippi. All accoutrements shall be of the appropriate mid-war style; no early war items. Heavy marching order (knapsacks or bedroll) is required. Approximately 60 to 75 rounds will be needed for the day.

Shelter
Being a campaign event, sleeping under the stars is highly encouraged. Shelter-halves and shebangs shall be the only shelter allowed during the event. It is encouraged that two men share shelter-halves. Small tent flies may be set up Friday night ONLY and must be taken down first thing Saturday morning.

Rations
Reenactors will be responsible for their own meals Friday evening and Sunday Morning. A free dinner will be provided to the reenactors Saturday night only. Since the issuing of rations and cooking will be part of our living history for Saturday breakfast and lunch, some rations will be issue free of charge. Issued rations will include salt pork, parched corn, potatoes, coffee, and farina or cornmeal. Reenactors will be responsible for supplementing the rations with whatever additional they desire, but all items must be period. Please bring poke sacks for the issued rations. NO PLASTIC ALLOWED!

Amenities
Wood and water are available on site free of charge. Restrooms are available on site. Shower and bath facilities will be available Saturday night ONLY! No food vendors or sutlers will be on site. A free dinner will be provided to the reenactors Saturday night only.

Schedule of Events
Friday, October 28, 2005
9:00 AM The farm opens for reenactor vehicle access to camp and set up.
12:00 PM Reenactor vehicle access to camp closes. Anyone arriving after 12:00 PM will be transported to their respective camp.
Evening Reenactor participation in evening play.

Saturday, October 29, 2005
6:00 AM Reveille, roll call, and breakfast
8:00 AM Officer's Call
8:30 AM All reenactors must be on site and in place.
9:00 AM on Event begins. Living history, drill, guard duty, and skirmishing thought the day
Afternoon Scripted battle
6:00 PM Evening meal provided to reenactors. Reenactors are asked to mix with the guests. Those wishing to leave the event may do so.
11:00 PM Taps

Sunday, October 30, 2005
7:00 AM Reveille, break camp, and leave.

Directions
From Dallas:
Take I-20 east from Dallas toward Tyler. In the vicinity of Tyler, take the FM-14 exit off I-20 [Exit 562] and go north on FM 14. Go through Hawkins, Texas, and continue north on FM 14. Approximately 11 miles north of Hawkins, FM-14 will intersect with Hwy 49.Turn right [East on Hwy 49]. Go approximately 1/4 mile and turn left [North] on County Road 312. Proceed approximately 1.8 miles to Private Road on right (the entrance to Trammell Crow’s Mill Creek Farm).

From Houston:
Take I-45 north to Buffalo. Take the US-79 exit [Exit 178] and proceed to Jacksonville. In Jacksonville, take US-69 to Tyler. Take Loop 323 to the west around Tyler to FM-14 and proceed north. Go through Hawkins, Texas, and continue north on FM-14. Approximately 11 miles north of Hawkins, 14 will intersect with Hwy 49.Turn right [East on Hwy 49]. Go approximately 1/4 mile and turn left [North] on County Road 312. Proceed approximately 1.8 miles to Private Road on right (the entrance to Trammell Crow’s Mill Creek Farm).

From Waco:
Travel to Dallas and refer to the directions from Dallas listed above.

Maps are available at the 9thtexas.org.

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