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Started by Branson, July 19, 2011, 11:30:17 AM

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Aunt Phil

Quote from: Branson on July 20, 2011, 07:38:15 PM


Um, it's not my name for the boat; it's the Union Army designation, as used by General Haupt.  Aside from the photographic evidence that they did indeed float -- men, timber, and even a 12 pound cannon with limber, the article called a blanket was a rubber "blanket" designed specifically for this use. 

For whatever reason the fellow in front wore it, it's still a regulation army stable frock.  See attached 1866 photo (hand colored)

See, now right there is your whole dang problem, it's a Union Army term.
Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance!

Branson

Quote from: Aunt Phil on July 21, 2011, 01:30:15 AM
See, now right there is your whole dang problem, it's a Union Army term.

Well, now.  That's a blanket statement.  :D

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Certainly covers some bases, right?
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Aunt Phil

151 years ago tonight the Union boys were still running to get back to Washington from their learning experience at Bull Run.

Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance!