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An Unusual Coat
In 1777, the uniforms of the Continental Army remained largely uncodified and, well, non-uniform. At Ticonderoga, German accounts from the spring of 1777 state that “Few of the officers in General...
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Saratoga!
Rough Sketch of the US Camp Saratoga is 10 days away. Only 10 days away. In more exciting news, there’s a map of the American camp so we’ll know where we’re stumbling to in the dark. (We can’t leave...
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See You in Saratoga
Not quite what our camp will look like, but one can hope. Baking nearly done, Mr S has gone to draw fresh meat and flour. We’ll be packing as light as we can except for the kid’s supremely heavy...
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Saratoga Summary
Mr S buttoning his overalls Wow. Yet another learning experience up on the Hudson River this past weekend. It was as up-and-down a weekend as the rutted field in which we were camped, where walking...
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