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49TH INDIANA COMPANY F
VOL 43 NO 2 | APR 2015
ESTABLISHED IN THE RE-ENACTING COMMUNITY IN 1974
Rank & File
THE VOICE OF THE 49TH INDIANA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY COMPANY F
 Ivan Wins Captain’s Award
 Greg Wins Sexiest Beard Alive
 Camp of Instruction
 Sassafras Tea Festival
FIND INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE; WWW.49THINDIANA.COM
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THE VOICE OF THE 49TH INDIANA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY COMPANY F
A founding member of the “Army of the Wabash”
A founding member of the “Cumberland Guard”
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49TH INDIANA COMPANY F
C/O ROBERT VAN
6085 WALNUT COURT
BROWNSBURG, IN 46112
U.S.A
DEPARTMENTS
Rob Van, Captain
T: 317.557.2244
E: [email protected]
THE CAPTAIN’S DESK
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FROM THE TRENCHES
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FINANCES
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CALENDAR
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Fred Leickly, Lieutenant
T: 317.896.2311
E: [email protected]
NEXT EVENT
Ivan G. Vargas, Editor
T: 317.997.0864
E: [email protected]
The mission of the 49th Indiana, Company F is
to preserve Indiana’s Civil War heritage and
to educate the public, as living historians,
about the vital role the events of the civil war
played in directing the course of our nation.
The 49th Indiana, Company F is Indiana’s
oldest and largest nonprofit organization
devoted
to
portraying
life
during
the
American Civil War. Since 1974, we have
represented Indiana’s civil war heritage in
movies and documentaries, for newspapers
and TV, and at schools, museums and
reenactments
across
the
US.
For
more
information, please contact Fred Leickly at
317-896-2311 or visit our website at http://
www.49thindiana.com. The Rank & File is the
membership magazine of the 49th Indiana
Company F.
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LINKS
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WHO WE ARE
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RECRUITMENT POSTER
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49TH INDIANA COMPANY F
Find us on the Internet
49THINDIANA.COM
THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE 49TH INDIANA CO. F
COMPANY DUES
M
embership dues
are due at the
beginning of every
year. If you write a
check, please
make it payable to “Robert Van”, NOT
“49th Indiana”
$15 : Membership with eNewsletter
$20 : Family Membership with eNewsletter
Send payment (check preferred) to :
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Brownsburg, IN 46112
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MESSAGE FROM HEADQUARTERS
A LETTER FROM THE CAPTAIN
W
e are less than one week
away from the start of
the 2015 season. I would
like to see the entire
company (new folks as
well as season veterans) at the Camp of Instruction this weekend. As always, if you have
any issues or get lost, you can call me at
317.557.2244. I will be here Friday to direct you
if needed. There is plenty of firewood in the
shed, and I also have repaired the water lines
in the upper and lower pasture. Seems like
everyone preferred camping in the upper pasture, so we will do that again this year.
It is very important you are here not only for Saturday, but almost more important the company meeting on Sunday. We cannot set an effective schedule if you are not here to voice
your opinion and provide a vote as to where
we will go in 2015.
I am optimistic the weather will be pleasant,
but as always, the barn is heated and will be
available for sleeping if the weather turns bad.
As always, the more hardcore of our group can
sleep down in the woods and use their blankets
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for firewood if needed.
Please drive safe, and I will see you soon,
Captain Van
49TH INDIANA COMPANY F
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FROM THE TRENCHES
Hamilton County Civil War
Roundtable
The Hamilton County Civil
War Roundtable meet at
the Conner Prairie Interactive History Park located
at 13400 Allisonville Road.
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.,
and the program will start
at 7:30 in the Lilly Theater
on the 2nd floor of their
main office building. We
will have plenty of free
parking,
and
people
should enter through the
main entrance where the
ticket office is located. Camp coffee and hardtack should be available. Meetings will be on
the 3rd Wednesday of the month, September
through May, excluding December.
4/15 Dave Walker - "Portraying Jeff Davis"
5/20 Margaret Hobson - "The Iron Men of Indiana's 44th Regiment"
Trials & Tribulations
In 1865, Lew Wallace served on two important
trials: that of the Lincoln Conspirators and the
war crimes trial of Henry Wirz, commandant of
Andersonville Prison. Wirz was the only person to
be executed for war crimes after the Civil War.
Wallace also spent several months of 1865 traveling, first attempting to negotiate a Confederate surrender in Texas and then raising support
for the Juaristas in Mexico as they fought the European-installed dictator Maximilian. This new
exhibit at the General Lew Wallace Study and
Museum, displays items on loan from the Indiana Historical Society, Lane Place, and the Wabash College Ramsey Archives, as well as from
their own collection. They are open Tuesday Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lincoln Assassination
Symposium
April 19, 2015: Two-part lecture by noted author/
historian Robert C. Jones during the sesquicentennial of Lincoln’s death, 1:30-3:30. Hosted by
Hope United Presbyterian Church, Plainfield, IN.
Spaghetti dinner provided at 12:30. All events
are free, with a free will offering for lunch. For
more information, please contact Chris Shelton
at [email protected]
"Blood and Glory: The Civil
War in Color"
"Blood and Glory: The Civil War in Color" is a four
hour - four part mini-series that will air in two two
-hour parts over two weeks. The first weeks episodes are , "The March to War" (outlining the
reasons for the war and how it started) and "The
Weapons of War" (which talks about the deadly
technological innovations that
were introduced during the
war). It it's hoped that restored
and colorized images -- nearly
600 of them, by the way -- would
serve to make the story more immediate and more emotional.
Contributors include Gen. Colin
Powell, Gen. David Petraeus,
Sen. Carol Moseley-Braun, Ben
Stein, Richard Dreyfuss and
many, many more. Kevin Burns -Executive Producer/Director
Watch America's bloodiest war
unfold in color. Blood and Glory: The Civil War in Color premieres Tuesdays at 9/8c on the
HISTORY Channel.
FOR SALE!!
HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY?
MUSKET CAPS & GUNPOWDER
1 lb. of Goex
Powder : $15 per
pound

1 Tin of 100
caps : $10 per tin

See the Captain
For Purchase.
Want to make you voice heard? Have
something to share? The newsletter wants
your stuff!! We’re always looking for pictures
or info of members at
work, rest or play. Send
a r t ,
p h o t o s ,
announcements, letters,
opinions, articles or ads
to the editor at:
[email protected]
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COMPANY FINANCIALS
Powder Caps
Cans In
In
Stock Stock
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15
Debit / Credit
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Balance
$
2,025.44
Date
Comment
Reported at January 2015 Newsletter
$
60.00
$
2,085.44
1/17/2015
2014 Individual Dues : Greg Swank,
Ian Fulford, Kip Stainbrook, Cole Bradburn,
$
180.00
$
2,265.44
1/17/2015
2014 Family Dues : Van,Bedwell,
Freiberger, Lawalin, Curtis, Benning,
Best, Wyrobek, Wilson
$
35.00
$
2,300.44
1/17/2015
Donation towards flag - Ian Fulford
$
13.00
$
2,313.44
1/17/2015
Donation towards flag - Rich Best
$
134.00
$
2,447.44
1/17/2015
2014 / 2015 Winter Meeting : Raffle
$
2,447.44
Reported at April 2015 Newsletter
Conner Prairie Registration is Now Open!!
Indiana’s Largest Civil War event is almost upon us. Please take a moment to register for Civil War
Days at Conner Prairie May 16-17.
http://www.connerprairie.org/Civil-War-Days-Reenactors/Registration
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CONGRATULATIONS TO
OUR 2015 OFFICIERS AND
AWARD WINNERS
Captain :
Rob Van
1st Sgt :
Ian Fulford
Sgt.
Nathan Malone
Ranking Corporal :
Dennis “Cowboy Bob” Wyrobek
Corporal :
Cole Bradburn
Brevet Corporals :
Kip Stainbrook and Greg Swank
2014 Captain's Award Recipient :
Ivan Vargas
Need Extra Training??
Nick Medich's Confederate group is having a
spring training and invites any Federals who
are looking for something to do that weekend.
Battalion drill at the Huddleston house in
Cambridge, IN the weekend of May 1-3.
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49TH INDIANA COMPANY F
emories
HAYS
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WEB LINKS OF INTEREST
49th Indiana Company F. Webpage:
http://www.49thindiana.com
49th Indiana Company F. Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/
groups/49thIndiana
Are you a Member of the 49th Indiana EGroup? Send and receive group e-mails and
updates on the unit automatically. You can
subscribe by sending an e-mail to
[email protected]
Other Interesting Sites :
http://www.10thbattalion.org/school.php
Site that shows drill maneuvers
http://www.rjsamp.com
Civil War Bugle Calls
http://www.10thbattalion.org/school.php
More drill maneuvers
http://www.zipcon.net/~silas/links.htm#N_17
http://www.civilwarteaser.blogspot.com
Our own Corporal Swank
http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewArticle.asp?
id=31792
Article on the steamer the 49th was on
http://18thindependentbatteryindianalightartillery. Great article on leather care
weebly.com
http://thebalticforge.weebly.com/
Blacksmith—The Baltic Forge
We’ve all heard about the superstition that carrying a bible or
prayer book over the heart could save your life. The owner of
this Prayer Book, Pvt. Edward R. Graton, Co. C, 25th Regt.
Mass. Vols. believed it, lived it, and almost had that happy
ending. The 25th formed around Worcester late 1861, and left
for the seat of War Jan. 9, 1862, landing Feb. 7, 1862 in North
Carolina. The next day, their first in action, they were engaged in the battle of Roanoke Island, N.C. In this battle, Private Graton took a bullet almost dead center in his prayer
book. It stopped the bullet, and apparently saved the soldier’s life. Unfortunately, the shock was too great, even softened by the book, because he died a month later. Front
paste down with inscription Edward R. Graton Private Compy.
C, 25th Regt. Mass. Vol. and died at Roanoke Il. N.C. March
9th 1862 of wounds received in battle on 8th Feb. 1862. Larger
caliber hole near middle and fractured pages entirely
through including back cover, which has reputed bloodstain.
Book is dated 1858.
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49TH INDIANA COMPANY F
CALENDAR
Potential 2015 Events
NAME
*
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*
LOCATION
DATE(S)
Indiana Civilian Civil War Con- ???
???
Army of the Wabash Meeting Conner Prairie
.January 17, 2015 2:00 PM
49th
Conner Prairie
.January 17, 2015 6:00 PM
Cumberland Guard Meeting
Winter Battle
Bentonville, AR
Civil War Show
49th Camp of Instruction
Fort Wayne, IN
Spring Mill Park
Bentonville, AR
Beech Grove HS
Brownsburg, IN
.January 31, 2015 @ 10:00 EST
.February 7, 8 2015
. March 20, 21, 22 2015
.March 27, 28 2015
.April 12, 13 2015
Sassafrass Tea Festival
Lincoln Funeral Train
Conner Prairie
Vernon, IN
Springfield, IL
Fishers, IN
.April 24, 25, 26 2015
.May 2, 3 2015
.May 15, 16, 17 2015
Crown Hill Memorial Day Ser-
Indianapolis, IN
.May 25, 2015
Homeschool Group
Bloomington, IN
LaPorte
LaPorte, IN
.June 1, or June 4, or June 5,
2015
.June 12, 13, 14 2015
Billie Creek Village
Rockville, IN
.June 12, 13, 14 2015
Wilbur Wright Festival
Fort Wayne, IN
Hesston Steam Museum
Newburgh Raid
Charlton Park
Jellystone Park
Hale Farm
Cascades Civil War Muster
Richmond, KY
Huddleston Farmhouse
Lincoln Days
Event
Battle of Belzer
Hagerstown, IN
Fort Wayne, IN
Hesston, IN
Newburgh, IN
Hastings, MI
Knightstown, IN
.June 19, 20, 21 2015
.June 19, 20, 21 2015
.June 26, 27, 28 2015
.July 18, 2015
.July 17, 18, 19 2015
.July 31, Aug 1, 2 2015
.August 7, 8, 9 2015
.August 21, 22, 23 2015
.August 28, 29, 30 2015
.September ??
.September 25, 26, 27 2015
.October 9, 10, 11 2015
.October 23, 24, 25 2015
Winter Meeting
Jackson, MI
Richmond, KY
Knightstown, IN
Lebanon, IN
Hartford City, IN
Indianapolis, IN
.= AOW Max Effort Event
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NEXT EVENT INFORMATION
CAMP OF INSTRUCTION
Rob & Bonny’s House
April 10-12, 2015
DATE AND TIME:
April 10—12
LOCATION:
Rob and Bonny’s
6085 Walnut Court
Brownsburg, IN 46112
DIRECTIONS:
See attached map.
PLEASE BRING:
 All your traps, tent, etc.
 Any information on 2015 events you would
like to discuss
 Check to renew your membership and other
dues
THE COMPANY WILL PROVIDE:
 Porta-potty, firewood, straw.
 The barn will be heated in case of inclement
weather.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, April 10, 2015
04:00 p.m.
Camps Open
Saturday, April 11, 2015
09:00 a.m.
Reveille and Post Colors / Breakfast
09:20 a.m.
Roll Call / Camp Inspection
09:30 a.m.
Post Colors
09:30 a.m.
Company Drill
(Emphasis on Basics / Manual of Arms / Stacking)
10:30 a.m.
Bayonet Drill
11:00 p.m.
Dinner
(Optional, a group usually goes into town to a
restaurant)
01:00 p.m.
Company Drill
(Emphasis on Company Evolutions and Firing)
02:30 p.m.
Divide into Squads & Drill for
School of Soldier
03:00 p.m.
Combined Drill (49th Ind / 44th TN)
04:30 p.m.
Bayonet Drill
08:00 p.m.
Supper
05:30 p.m.
Retire Colors
08:00 p.m.
Retreat
Sunday, April 13, 2014
08:00 a.m.
Reveille and Post Colors / Breakfast
08:30 a.m.
Roll Call / Camp Inspection
09:00 a.m.
Company Drill
(Emphasis on succession of command (‘magic
bullet’))
10:30 a.m.
Skirmish Drill
11:30 a.m.
Company Drill
12:00
Bayonet Drill
01:00 p.m.
Dinner + 49th Indiana Company
Meeting /
Vote for Schedule (Barn)
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Map to the Vans
6085 Walnut Court
Brownsburg, IN 46112
317-557-2244 / [email protected]
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?
msid=209400619347837342353.0004a38cb9e82dba4c6ef&msa=0
Map NOT to scale
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NEXT EVENT INFORMATION
Sassafras Tea Festival & Civil War Living History
Vernon, IN
April 24-26
DATE AND TIME:
April 24-26
LOCATION:
Jennings County Superior Courthouse
24 N Pike
Vernon, IN 47282
DIRECTIONS:
From Indianapolis…
I-65 South
State Road 50 East
Turn South (Right) on State Road 3 / 7
South
Go to Courthouse Square on Left in
Vernon, IN (NOT in North Vernon)
PLEASE BRING:
 Standard Gear and Traps
 Check to renew your membership and other
dues
CAMPING STYLE:
Occupying Army
WEBSITE:
http://www.vernonindiana.org/festival.php
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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Event coordinators have asked that the Union
and Confederate officers mixed freely outside
the location where Grant/Lee are meeting, as
was the case back then. Many were old friends
from the pre-war days and were once again
free to meet on friendly terms.
In addition, troops on both sides removed their
hats as Lee rode off.
49TH INDIANA COMPANY F
Additional Information
The Jennings County Historical Society is extending a special invitation to all sons and daughters
of Civil War Veterans for April 25-26. All descendants will be invited to register each of their Civil
War ancestors and will be given an appropriate
blue or grey arm band for each ancestor. Descendants will also be invited to participate with
Civil War reenactors in the Peace (Union Victory) parade on April 25 or the Lincoln Funeral Parade on April 26. Highlights of the two days include:
 Two battles
 Blue/Grey Ball
 Recreation of Lee's Surrender to Grant
 Peace (Union Victory) Parade
 Announcement of attempt on Lincoln's life
 All night vigil for Lincoln
 Conspirator reenactors
 Man hunt for conspirators
 Conspirators face Gen Lew Wallace
and others
 Swearing in of President Johnson
 Lincoln Funeral parade with horse
drawn hearse
 Recreated Lincoln Funeral train car
setting on the first elevated train track
in the Midwest
 Condolence books to sign for presentation to Lincoln Library
 Overnight encampment
This is a long established annual reenactment,
which this year will honor 1865. It will be held
April 25-26 in Vernon, Indiana, an historic village
of 320 founded in 1815 with the true feel of an
1865 community. Vernon is approximately one
hour from Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Louisville.
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49th Indian a Company F
49TH INDIANA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, CO. F
THE PREMIER CENTRAL INDIANA CIVIL WAR REENACTING UNIT
ESTABLISHED IN 1974
The 49th Indiana is seeking individuals who have an interest in the Civil
War and a willingness to portray the life of a Union Soldier
Meet The Members - Contact us by phone or email, or simply visit us at
one of our upcoming events and let us know you're interested.
49TH INDIANA COMPANY F
C/O ROBERT VAN
6085 WALNUT COURT
BROWNSBURG, IN 46112
U.S.A
Acquiring Equipment - We do not expect new members to purchase all
of their equipment at once. Start slowly, and ask other members for
advice on where to purchase your basic uniform. We allow new
members a year to fully equip themselves. Under some circumstances
we can offer to loan gear to those wanting to test out the hobby
before they spend too much money.
Become a Member - Once you have attended a few events, attained
all of your necessary gear, and paid your yearly dues, you will have
become a full member!
Rob Van, Captain
T: 317.557.2244
E: [email protected]
If you are interested in joining, please feel free to contact us or
visit us at one of our upcoming events.
Fred Leickly, Lieutenant
T: 317.896.2311
E: [email protected]
2012 © Copyright 49TH Indiana Company F
All rights are reserved. Any reproduction or modification, of all or part of
this publication, regardless of the method of reproduction or
modification used and regardless of the carrier used, is strictly
prohibited, unless written authorization by 49TH Indiana Company F has
been obtained beforehand. Those acting in breach of this notice
expose themselves to criminal and civil prosecution, in accordance
with the international conventions and copyright laws.
Ivan Vargas, Editor
T: 317.997.0864
E: [email protected]
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En route from Springfield, Illinois to his
first inauguration in Washington D.C.,
Abraham Lincoln’s train stopped in
Lebanon on February 11, 1861, where
he addressed the citizens of this small
Boone County town from the back of
his train car.
LINCOLN’S LEBANON
& CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTMENT
WHAT IF HE HAD
STAYED TO VISIT?
On September 26th, that’s exactly
what he will do, visiting with the citizens
of Boone County who wish to meet
him, enjoy a photo op, and listen to
him speak. Come meet a great icon of
American history.
L INCOLN ’ S L EBANON &
C IVIL W AR R E - ENACTMENT
TWO FUN DAYS OF ACTIVITIES
 At noon, Saturday, the President speaks at the historical marker in front of Family Video on South Lebanon
St., before traveling to Memorial Park where he will remain until 5 PM.
 A full encampment of both Union & Confederate
troops will be present in the park
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September 26 - 27, 2015
Memorial Park
Lebanon, Indiana
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Several food vendors will be on hand, offering a variety
of tasty items.
Civil War demonstrators will be on hand
Barbeque on Saturday night. Bring your own instrument
to jam with the soldiers
Sunday morning tent church service
49TH INDIANA COMPANY F
2015 CAMP OF INSTRUCTION
BROWNSBURG, INDIANA
APRIL 10-12, 2015
49th Indiana Volunteer Infantry Company F
49TH INDIANA COMPANY F
C/O ROBERT VAN
6085 WALNUT COURT
BROWNSBURG, IN 46112
U.S.A
PLACE
STAMP
HERE
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