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Date Posted: 06/ 1/04 10:16:38am
Author: Doug Cooper
Subject: Re: Original uniform for the 6th/15th TX at Franklin?
In reply to: Dusty 's message, "Re: Original uniform for the 6th/15th TX at Franklin?" on 06/ 1/04 3:23:25am

Dusty - thanks much! I think the Columbus Depot, Atlanta Arsenal and Dept of Alabama jackets make sense - not alot of diff there anyway. Ragged trousers might be a nice touch. Various items of fed manufacture (selected) such as overcoat, canteen, haversack and blanket/gum blanket might make sense from some of the supply line captures north of Atlanta.

Dusty - will we have a specific RRB Franklin Guidelines published or should we just use the AoT guidelines on the website?

With all this hard work going on we may know more about these men than most. Dusty please tell Dan thanks very much!

Ammo looks good - We will use alot at these scenarios - esp Nashville I should think, but 150 per should be enough. 3 wagons!! Wow. Save some room for my knapsack :-)

Doug

> Men,
> I have talked with the guru of the 6/15th Texas
>Dan Snell and have posed the same question. There is a
>bit of a problem. It appears that all clothing records
>after 1864 for the 6th Texas have been lost. There was
>mention that prior to the Franklin Campain new
>uniforms were issued, but there is no mention of what
>nor where they came from?
> Prior records mentioned as Fred said Columbus and
>Atlanta Arsenal jackets. I do know according to the
>writing of a 6th Texas Diary the clothing was pretty
>well worn out during the Atlanta fighting.
> The 6/15th Texas was consolidated prior to Franklin
>due to losses. For example Company K was combined with
>Company A as Company K consisted of only 11 men.
> Dan Snell is compiling a roster of men who fought
>during the march into Tennessee and what happened to
>them. This should be out for research purposes.
> As far as hauling ammo for our Lazyjacks. Pam and I
>always drive to Tennessee we always seem to be hauling
>stuff for other folks, Im sure we could haul a few
>hundred extra rounds for someone if needed.
> We had a meeting with Lt Col Fred Yokabitus about
>Franklin last month. We discussed the ammo
>requirements. We felt 150 rounds would be enough. If
>we needed more we would rob the dead regardless of
>color of uniform for a resupply in the field. If we
>run out of them do as period men would have done, fall
>back.
> The ammo resupply and period rations shall be carried
>by three period correct wagons and issued as needed to
>the companies.
> I Remain YOS.......Dusty Lind
>
>P.S. Company K has been designated the Color Company
>for this event and Cindy Stuart is making the flag.

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