TRUE MARYLANDER (VOL.1 ISSUE#1)

Issue#1 March 1, 2016TRUE MARYLANDERTHE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF “COMPANY D” 2ND MARYLAND INFANTRY CSA MARYLAND SECEDES! Now that I have your a.en0on I want to welcome you to the FIRST ISSUE of our Newsle.er! You may ask “why the 0tle of TRUE MARYLANDER”? Being a Confederate Maryland Living History and Reenactment group, TRUE MARYLAND is a perfect 0tle. Maryland during the war was a split state with poli0cal sen0ments. Maryland ci0zens loyal to the Union were called “loyal Marylanders” and the ci0zens with southern sympathy were called “TRUE MARYLANDERS”. I could not think of a be.er name for a publica0on that represents our group! The intent of this publica0on is to officially share news, research, commentaries, or anything else of interest pertaining to Maryland’s role in the War Against Northern Aggression, 2nd Maryland Infantry, and current events! This is a good venue for our members to “get involved” and share their voice! Also, the goal of the Above: “Pro South” newspaper in publica0on is to become an ongoing resource for members Frederick, Maryland 1861 and or interested public/history enthusiast. The goal currently is to publish a bi-annual newsle.er and perhaps elevate to a quarterly publish newsle.er depending on interest. Our newsle.er will be available for download as a PDF on our website. I hope you, as the reader, enjoy this along with future issues! Deo Vindice! OP-ED: MARYLAND NOW AND THEN by Capt. Jake Duda \"Despot's heel is on thy shore\"... The below pic is a view from Ft. McHenry in Bal0more, Maryland. This is the loca0on/place where Americans repelled the Bri0sh Invasion during the War of 1812 and inspired the song which eventually became the Na0onal Anthem of the United States. . It’s ramparts and cannons became a symbol of freedom from tyranny. The Fort, unfortunately, has a dark side that is hidden from TRUE MARYLANDER www.2ndmarylandcod.com 1

Issue#1 March 1, 2016many history books today. During the American Civil War (1861-1865), it became the place where Bal0more was forced to capitulate to the \"occupying\" Union forces in 1861. Ader the Bal0more riot of 1861, Maryland was placed under mar0al law. Under the Union “thug” Gen. Benjamin Butler, Annapolis was the first target as he threatened imprisonment to any state elected Above: view from Ft. McHenry rampartsofficial to vote to secede. He then looking out towards the baymoved to Bal0more with union troops and occupied the city. Gen. Butler put the city under mar0al “DESPOT’S law and arrested Bal0more's Mayor Brown and also city HEEL IS ON sheriff (both of which were southern sympathizers). They, THY SHORE..” along with other city and state government officials that were arrested as Southern Sympathizers, were held as -MARYLAND, MY MARYLAND! prisoners at Ft. McHenry for the dura0on of the war. Ader the Mayor’s arrest, Butler turned the forts guns on Bal0more, along with guns placed on adjoining hill (now named \"federal hill\"). With guns now poin0ng at Bal0more city... Butler basically said “if you vote to secede.., we will open fire on city”. Habeas Corpus was suspended.., Maryland ci0zens were guilty 0ll not proven innocent... Search and seizure was common... And Marylanders were forced to house union troops (Sound like the same tyranny we fought the Bri0sh over in 1775?). These factors and fear tac0cs forced Maryland to stay in the \"Union\" of Abraham Lincoln. All of these acts of tyranny were “uncons0tu0onal” per US Cons0tu0on and all were done with the approval of President Lincoln and Gen. Winfield Sco.. This is a part of history not taught in schools... Even Bal0more schools. The victors of any war have the luxury to \"re-write\" history to how they want to be remembered... But for the people living in Maryland then it was not history.. It was fact...it was capitula0on through occupa0on. I look at Fort McHenry as a prison and coffin to freedom now…not as a bas0on of independence. TRUE MARYLANDER www.2ndmarylandcod.com 2

Issue#1 March 1, 2016THE SURGEON’S TABLE by Asst. Field Surgeon Mark Kahn At the beginning of the hos0li0es, there were (depending on which sta0s0cs you look at) 115 surgeons in the regular army. Of these, 27 led,3 were unheard from, and 24 joined the Confederate ranks. For all intents and purposes, Union and Confederate medical departments were the same in rank and structure and the purpose of the surgeon was to save lives. The problem was, up un0l this 0me, no one had seen the number of or types of wounds that were being presented. Indeed, there were no formal medical schools and a surgeons training consisted of 1 year of medical lecture at a school, followed by another year of the same lectures, or the student could appren0ce himself to a physician and learn from him un0l the physician felt the student qualified enough to go out on his own. (In the army, physicians were referred to as surgeons because it mostly what they did.) Usually the first 0me a surgeon worked on a bullet wound, or performed an amputa0on, was on the ba.lefield or field hospital. Many of these surgeons would become so moved at the numbers and types of horrific horror and disfigurement they would have to deal with, they eventually turned to the bo.le for comfort. Some were seen to break out in hysterical tears because of the stress and hours spent to put pa0ents back together.It was not uncommon to perform 45 amputa0ons a day. Above: 2nd Maryland’s Asst. Surgeon, Mark Kahn, of Also, it did not help that surgeons were being interviewed by reporters at a discussion forumcalled butchers and many men would rather the PBS series “Mercy Street”die than know they faced what was quite possibly the place where they might lose a limb. Although a gruesome thought, 75% of amputees did survive. Unfortunately medical knowledge was s0ll coming out of the middle ages, as far as cleanliness was concerned, and disease too played a major role in Civil War fatali0es. The surgeons had to do what they could with what they had, and considering the lives that were saved, As Johnathon Le.erman, Chief surgeon for the Army of the Potomac said, these brave and selfless souls were fare from butchers. Feel free to email me at [email protected]. Respecrully, Mark Kahn, Asst. Surgeon, 2nd MD Inf TRUE MARYLANDER www.2ndmarylandcod.com 3

Issue#1 March 1, 2016 WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA UPDATE by Capt. Jake Duda Company D has a website with almost 10,000 views since its crea0on last year. The website has been created not only as a recrui0ng and public rela0ons tool, but it is also a valuable resource for our members. With all the work and research that went into the website, I feel confident that we have the premier and most informa0ve 2nd Maryland Infantry website on the web. There is more 2nd Maryland Infantry informa0on complied in one loca0on (our website) than anywhere else. We have photos of original items, original diaries, and service records. In addi0on to our website, we have several social media pages for the Company D. Currently our official “Company D” Facebook page has 623 likes currently and climbing. This page is our “business face” on Facebook. We have our events posted as well as any official announcements. We also have a closed Facebook “group page” for Company D. The group page is just for members, poten0al members, and friends of our unit to have internal conversa0ons and share ideas. Company D has a Twi.er page. Currently we have almost 3,500 followers. Both our official Facebook and Twi.er Page are linked together as well as both are linked with our website for maximum exposure. One of the many benefits to having a webpage, Facebook page, and twi.er page is that they are all listed on search engines which equals free adver0sement. Please check them out at addresses linked below. “Click and check us out!” Website: www.2ndmarylandcod.com Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/2ndmarylandcod Twi.er Page: h.ps://twi.er.com/2ndMDCOD Facebook Group: h.ps://www.facebook.com/groups/ 1546012232386393/1546539842333632/?no0f_t=like TRUE MARYLANDER www.2ndmarylandcod.com 4

Issue#1 March 1, 20162nd Maryland Infantry Uniforms by Capt. Jake Duda Marylanders wore a variety of uniforms throughout the war. Depending on 0me/campaign, certain uniforms/style/material would have been dis0nctly worn. We know from many journals, diaries, and accounts that Marylanders were well uniformed and had a “na.y” appearance. That being said, I am currently doing my own research on 2nd Maryland Uniforms, along with other projects which I will offer later, and plan to ul0mately overlap this informa0on into a true 0meline at some point to show what typically was worn by Marylanders during a given period. I am using reference materials, diaries, archival informa0on (found at the Maryland Historical Society), uniform issuance documenta0on, pay chits, and known suppliers for the Army of Northern Virginia and material used per 0me period. I want to share some items now, with you as reader, to open future dialogue and welcome input you may have. This is a “work in progress”, but my hope is to get the best possible picture of what Marylanders from Above photo Excerpt is from Daniel Hartzler's Vol. 2 book. the 2nd MD Infantry wore which in turn will build a be.er impression within the hobby. 1862-1863: 2nd Maryland Infantry began their service was issued RD2 shell/uniform in grey (1862), RD2 shell/uniform in blue grey? (I find this interes0ng as stated above shows November 1862 uniforms were blue grey), RD3 shell/uniform in blue-grey kersey (1864), as evidence supports...imported Tait coat/uniform in Blue-grey kersey PVT DANIEL DUVALL OF C COMPANY 2ND MD. wool (1864-1865), and also as KILLED AT GETTYSBURG. THE UNIFORM IS RD2 (PER SHOULDER STRAPS) AND THE FACT HE WAS evidence supports the bu.ernut/ KILLED IN 1863 PUTS THIS LIKENESS 1862-1863. brown 6 bu.on \"surrender NOTICE THE DARK UNIFORM. coat\" (last issue 1865). I have read TRUE MARYLANDER www.2ndmarylandcod.com 5

Issue#1 March 1, 2016reference in Goldsborough’s book that the 1862 uniform was iden0fied as dark grey..almost black which supports the above excerpt that 1862 first issue was dark grey. This uniform was most likely what the 1st Maryland Ba.alion wore during Ge.ysburg campaign. Also per pay individual pay chits, it shows enlisted men where under the “commuta0on” system. This means they were given extra money in their pay and it was up to the soldier (in this Case the Company Commander) would be responsible to obtain uniforms and use use extra uniform allotment money to pay for acquisi0on. This means the men may/or may not of been solely under the Richmond Depot system and commuta0on style jackets were also worn. From my research I conclude that ader Ge.ysburg, the 1st Maryland Ba.alion began a true transforma0on, not only in name to become 2nd Maryland Infantry, but with uniforms as well. Under leadership of Col. Bradley Johnson (later Brig Gen), Marylanders began to be refi.ed and reformed under the new “Maryland Line” ader Ge.ysburg. Evidence of shows uniforms made from shipments of Bri0sh Army blue/grey kersey wool being snuck into ports which in turn made its way to Richmond Depot system. We know from shipping records that Peter Tait imported his pre-made 8 bu.on jacket into the Confederacy from Ireland. Along with these shipments, Peter Tait also sent bolts of the same wool which made the “Ireland made Tait coats”. These bolts of wool made it to the Richmond Depot system which in turn trousers and Richmond Depot jackets were being produced. From research so far, it appears Marylanders received uniforms made with the imported blue grey wool no Below: Tait coat and trousers belongingearlier than the end of 1863 (October) when the to Pvt. Harrison of Co. A 2nd MD Inf. (onMaryland Line was in formed. display at MHS)1864: This is when the 2nd Maryland started to see re-supply and a new uniform. Marylanders were issued either a RD2 or RD3 (in Blue grey imported wool) or imported uniforms from Peter Tait Company in Ireland (as per original uniform at Maryland Historical Society supports). The RD2 shell jackets began to be phased out as to conserve material from un-needed items like shoulder straps and belt straps. The jackets, per photos, varied from 9, 8, and even 7 bu.on shells. This also supports RD2s and RD3s being worn. The photos also tell us that the Marylanders took advantage of the “winter camp” at beginning of 1864. This was a good 0me for the group. I feel this was also the 0me that many 0ntypes made of Marylanders were made based on down 0me TRUE MARYLANDER www.2ndmarylandcod.com 6

Issue#1 March 1, 2016and the actual cut of uniform being worn in photos. (ex: RD3). Marylanders also appeared to like to make modifica0ons to uniforms such as adding 3 “false bu.ons” to their jacket sleeves as photos indicate. Ader winter camp, Marylanders didn’t have much 0me for luxury of photos as they were consistently on the move in ba.le. So seeing a 0ntype of a Marylander wearing a RD3 and knowing the overall “campaign” history…I am fairly certain that photo was taken in winter camp of 1864. Keep in mind all Marylanders didn’t get issued uniforms at same 0me. It was based on when they were ready to “draw” their issue. Depending on when that soldier drew his issue could of meant the difference of a Tait, RD2, or RD3 being issued. All 3 jackets in blue/grey color wool is correct for this period (in my research so far) 1865: Bad year for the Confederacy as well as Marylanders. The men were entrenched outside Petersburg and under siege. 2nd Marylanders are s0ll wearing their issue of RD2, RD3 and Taits in Blue Grey wool from year before. Anyone who is in need to “draw” a uniform supply at this point received uniforms that were being snuck in from the Carolina Depot. These uniforms were bu.ernut brown. The Shell jackets were plain and of 5 or 6 bu.ons. These uniform issue was known as “the surrender” coat as this was last issue for anyone who needed a uniform. Per surviving original uniform of Pvt. Holliday of 2nd Maryland, we know some Marylanders were Above: North Carolina Depot coat(later issued this last uniform. We also know that called the “surrender coat”) and trousers Marylanders also wore Tait coats 0ll the end as belonging to Pvt. Holliday of Co. A 2nd MD photo listed previously is the original Tait jacket and Inf. (on display at MHS) trousers belonging to Pvt Harrison of 2nd Md Inf. Pvt Harrison surrendered in this uniform. Led: Example of RD 3 (no0ce 9 bu.ons and cut) jacket as worn by Sgt. Manning of Co. G 2nd MD. Right: Pvt. Skinner of Co. 2nd MD. This is a interes0ng photo on several points. One is the kepi. You can see the 2 tone kepi. The badge worn looks like a embroidered/bullion type TRUE MARYLANDER www.2ndmarylandcod.com 7

Issue#1 March 1, 2016patch. He has false bu.ons sewn on his sleeves (one of several examples of Marylanders sewing false bu.ons on sleeve cuffs). The main thing that is of interest is the fact that this is photographic evidence of a “commuta0on” jacket being worn. At first glance, many may say it must be a RD 3 since no shoulder straps are present. But upon closer examina0on one will no0ce that the jacket is 8 bu.ons and not the 9 bu.on typical RD3 configura0on. The low collar is reminiscent of the Richmond Depot style coats but everything else on jacket is does not fit the depot style jackets for the 0me of photo. I retrieved Pvt. Skinners military records from the Na0onal Archives. It shows he was gravely injured at Ge.ysburg and remained as prisoner at Point Lookout for rest of war. This Photo had to be from 1862-1863 0me frame (pre-Ge.ysburg). I would lean more toward this photo was taken in 1862 when 1st Maryland Infantry Ba.alion was mustered into service. Officers serving in the 2nd Maryland Infantry were in a whole different category of uniforms than the enlisted ranks. Officers were under the commuta0on system throughout the whole war. Evidence that backs this up are the Confederate Officer regula0ons as well as each officer’s pay chit clearly shows throughout the war. This means officers were responsible for obtaining their uniforms as needed. Maryland officers were probably the best example of officers adhering to the Confederate uniform regula0ons for commissioned ranks. From the first muster of the 1st Maryland Infantry Ba.alion (later named 2nd Maryland Infantry) in October of 1862, Officers were all uniformed in double breasted frock coats. The frock coats carried the proper rank structure per Confederate regula0ons. The collars displayed rank iden0fica0on as well as the sleeves displayed the associated rank braid. Photographic evidence supports this as a true statement. Their uniforms were wool as it was considered a higher quality of material than jean cloth. The uniform color, in most cases, adhered to regula0ons as well in the beginning. The officer headgear did have a bit more flexibility than the rank and file. Many officers did wear kepis, however per photo evidence some did prefer private purchase “yank” forage caps and kepis (blue). The TRUE MARYLANDER www.2ndmarylandcod.com 8

Issue#1 March 1, 2016photo above of Capt. Torsch of “Company E” chose to wear a Union blue forage cap (res0ng on his lap in photo). The photo of Capt. Murray of “Company A” shows he opted for a private purchase Union blue kepi. No0ce the construc0on and the brass buckle on kepi strap which are dead giveaways. The 1863 Ge.ysburg campaign took its toll on the Marylanders. It was a long campaign which played havoc on the uniforms of the Maryland officer and enlisted ranks. In October of 1863, the 1st Maryland Infantry Ba.alion was renamed to 2nd Maryland Infantry so they would not be confused with the earlier 1st Maryland Infantry Regiment (1861-1862). They did not have enough men to make the designa0on of “Regiment” (you needed 1000 men to become a regiment) nor did they have the numbers ader Ge.ysburg to officially make a ba.alion so they were simply known as 2nd Maryland Infantry. During this same 0me, the 2nd Maryland Infantry was an intricate part of the forma0on of the Maryland Line. Col. Bradley T. Johnson was able to get the Confederate War Department to give permission to pull all Confederate Maryland forces together (Infantry, Ar0llery, and Cavalry) as one figh0ng force. Col. Johnson (soon to get promoted to Brig. Gen) was in overall command. The 2nd Marylanders were also gexng refi.ed with new uniforms during this period. As men0oned above, the Confederates started issuing uniforms imported form England (Peter Tait Uniforms) and uniforms made from imported bolts of Bri0sh army blue-grey wool. Even though the enlisted men where being issued fresh uniforms from the Richmond Depot system, the cadre of officers s0ll under the commuta0on system had to supply their own uniforms. Material and private purchase uniforms were scarce due to shortages. It is at this 2nd Maryland Officer RD3 shell point officers began turning to acquiring enlisted uniforms such jacket on display at the MHSTRUE MARYLANDER www.2ndmarylandcod.com 9

Issue#1 March 1, 2016as Richmond Depot shell jackets. Officers wore what they could get at this point. Lt. Franklin of “Company D” 2nd Md put a requisi0on for a enlisted man's frock coat (which were single breasted). It could be assumed that a frock coat at that 0me (1864) was most likely made from jean cloth. From 1864 to 1865, the officers wore similar clothing issue as the enlisted in many cases out of necessity. This concludes my summary on uniforms for the men of 2nd Maryland Infantry. Again, my conclusions are based on my research u0lizing original records, diaries, pay chits, period photos, and exis0ng original uniforms (on display at the Maryland Historical Society). My summary is not a final analysis but it is a con0nued work in progress to get the best overview of how the Marylanders were uniformed at different points in the War. Right: Requisi_on form wriaen by Lt. Franklin 1864. Last column states “Frock, Enlisted” and quan_ty of “1”. TRUE MARYLANDER www.2ndmarylandcod.com 10

Issue#1 March 1, 2016Sergeant’s Call! by Sgt. Justin Swan Topic: “How to Better Your Impression” This ar0cle is for the old and the new member within the ranks of our awesome unit to help be.er your impression. Why? To the beginning reenactor, or the reenactor whose hobby has been spent in the mainstream, this ques0on is very prominent. Why should I go through the 0me and expense of researching and acquiring be.er gear, when I can fight at the same old events with what I've got now? There are many reasons why some reenactors turn towards more authen0c gear and events. The Belief That We Honor the Men Who Have Gone Before: Most reenactors wouldn't ques0on that reenac0ng is part of honoring the sacrifice of millions of men who fought and died for what they believed in by helping to educate the public in a more palpable way then any book can do. If this is true, then don't we have the obliga0on to do it to the best of our abili0es and means? It's not just about camping styles, or expensive equipment. It's about changing our axtudes so that we welcome and embrace new informa0on that we can use to be.er educate ourselves and others. Authen0c Events are More Fun! Although we all enjoy our tradi0onal local events, do they seem stale and predictable some 0mes? Authen0c events are tradi0onally based on a unique, heavily researched event, and their recrea0ons can become incredible learning experiences. Authen0c Gear is More Available Now: Good reproduc0ons are more readily available then ever before, as the internet opens up more research, and more small cradsmen to wider audiences Gear can be upgraded fairly inexpensively, and not all improvements cost money. Following this is a list of quick things you can do to improve your impression. Head to Toes: Improving your General Impression TRUE MARYLANDER www.2ndmarylandcod.com 11

Issue#1 March 1, 2016Hair: Get a haircut! As a general rule, there were very few men with hair past their shoulders. It simply wasn't in style. Take a look at 10 pictures of Confederate soldiers and see what we mean. Hats: Don't skimp on this though, as a bad hat breaks an impression, but a good one helps make it. I like to and you'll hear me refer to the Reenac0ng Triad ... Best possible Hat, coat, Blanket, these will make an impression and poor ones will take away from it as these are the most seen items. Shirts: S0ck with a period check pa.ern instead of solid white shirts. They were fairly rare. At the ba.le of Cornith, a Confederate regiment searched in vain for a white shirt to use to signal a truce. The Colonel was the only person with one! Look for ones with hand-sewn bu.onholes. Bu.ons should be bone or glass. Glass bu.ons, especially white (called \"milk glass\") are very prevalent at ba.lefield digs. Uniforms: Before you buy a piece of gear, do your research. You'll find all this informa0on provided by our captain on our web site. Pick the 0me period you're shoo0ng for, and research what type of that item is most appropriate. Then find a vendor with a reputa0on for quality who reproduces that item. Don't buy your gear at the last minute. Most vendors who go to mainstream events sell mainstream quality equipment. If you need help finding a good vendor, or researching replacement gear, then ask. Accoutrements: As a general rule, Federal accoutrements for a CS impression should be limited to cartridge box, cap pouch, and bayonet/scabbard. Without Plates A Maryland plate is acceptable. Canteen: A good quality canteen is a must! No canteen no field, Also if you carry a copper cup or canteen never ever put Gatorade in then, it leeches chemicals and it turns to arsenic very bad!!! Haversack: You shouldn't skimp on a good Federal haversack, but a Confederate haversack can be had for the cost of material! This is a simple do-it-yourself project that can be easily done by even a novice tailor. Shoes: Most sutler row brogans will suffice for most events. If you want to make a good investment, on a pair of shoes that will last longer, and thus give more use for the money, then invest in a good pair your feet will thank you. For a li.le more, they are be.er made TRUE MARYLANDER www.2ndmarylandcod.com 12

Issue#1 March 1, 2016here in the states from American leather. Whatever shoes you choose, take care of them by keeping them clean and well oiled. Sleeping Arrangements: If you choose not to go the knapsack route, go with a bedroll. Both styles were equally common in both armies, in both theaters. Invest in one good wool blanket, and a gum blanket and poncho. When you have a li.le extra money, a Confederate oilcloth is a great investment from Homespun Wares. No worries at the drill weekend in April I'll be going over cold weather and poor weather camping that will s0ll yield an awesome experience! Canteens by Capt. Jake Duda One of the most important items in your kit, yet under rated, is your canteen, You should take some 0me to chose your canteen. Make sure if fits within your impression as well as you choose a canteen that is quality made which will give you years of serviceability. I’m going to recommend vendors, styles, and my personal opinion of why with this ar0cle. The canteen is oden an overlooked item when puxng together a kit by some and li.le effort is spent at gexng the right canteen for your impression. Water is the Above pictured are 4 canteens (3 different styles) by 4 staple of all different makers. life now just as it was back during the Civil War. You can suffer from dehydra0on at any0me of year. So drink plenty of water. You should consume one canteen per hour regardless what 0me of year and drink even more during summer/hot months. Since we represent 2nd Maryland Infantry CSA, most styles are acceptable to use for our impression out in the field. Pictured at right are 3 styles that are commonly accepted by almost all Maryland units. From led to right: Union \"smooth-side\" canteen (not pictured but acceptable for mid to late war is a Union \"bullseye\" canteen). Next we have a Confederate Tin TRUE MARYLANDER www.2ndmarylandcod.com 13

Issue#1 March 1, 2016canteen that is lined with beeswax (made by A. Ulrich). Next is a typical medium/average quality (Sutler row) Gardiner pa.ern wood canteen. Last on right is a Gardiner pa.ern wood canteen made by NJ Sekala. You see several different styles of leather slings and the Sekala canteen sling is a co.on sling made by Wambaugh, White & Company. The leather canteen straps can be purchased at most sutlers. The Wambaugh strap can be purchased directly from their business or from The Regimental Quartermaster. The union \"smooth-side\" canteen is good for all periods of the war for most Confederate units. They are well photographed and documented. The “pros” to a smooth-side canteen is the fact it has a wool cover. The owner can soak the cover with water which will keep your contents in canteen cooler longer. The “down side” is rust since it is made of 0n. You can prevent rust by maintaining the beeswax on the inside when needed. You can also prevent rust by hanging canteen uncorked and upside down when not in use so residual water can drain and air can quickly dry it out. I recommend doing this drying technique for all canteens except for some of the Gardiner canteens. The smooth-side Canteens can be purchased from most Sutlers like the Regimental Quartermaster or S&S Sutler located in Ge.ysburg. Both Sutlers offer smooth-sided canteens made my A. Ulrich. I highly recommend this maker for quality, price, and durability. Next is the Confederate style 0n canteen made again by A Ulrich. All of A Ulrich's products are high quality, authen0c, and last. The Confederate 0n canteen comes in several different styles per original evidence. They were very common within the Confederate Army ranks. Just as with the smooth-sided canteen, I recommend periodically adding beeswax every year or two if needed on inside. The “pros” to this canteen are it helps set off your impression with a flair of individuality The “cons/down side” to this canteen is it will heat up your water fast in the summer (personal opinion) and rust if not properly stored/maintained. You can purchase Ulrich made Confederate 0n canteens from The Regimental Quartermaster, S&S Sutler, etc. The next canteen style is the Gardiner wooden canteen. TRUE MARYLANDER www.2ndmarylandcod.com 14

Issue#1 March 1, 2016There are several makers on the market. There are “pros” and “cons” between the makers. The S &S Sutler makes a great museum grade Gardiner canteen (not pictured) but the downside to their canteen is you need to store water in canteen even when not in use to prevent the wood from drying out and shrinking. I have two Gardiner canteens pictured below that do not require water when storing. One is a generic “sutler row” made canteen and the other is a Nj. Sekela made canteen. The photos show the difference in visual quality. The generic “Sutler row” canteen is ok but has a internal modern plas0c liner. The “pro” to this liner is you do not have to worry about your canteen cracking when stored dry. The other “pro” is price. The sutler row canteens are a bit cheaper in price, but the “cons” are it is non authen0c with liner and the construc0on quality is fair. The NJ Sekela canteen is beau0fully done and is a museum quality item it is made of several types of wood. If you choose the cherry or cedar, you do not need to store with water inside as the wood will not shrink. The down side to the cedar wood is it will leave a cedar taste in your water. As with all canteens, I suggest storing hung upside down with cork out when not in use. In closing, I recommend any of these 3 types of canteens and makers. It's all about personal choice on what you like and can afford. I own all the canteens men0oned in this ar0cle. I like switching my canteens out and use a different one at events to give my impression a slight different look each 0me. In closing I will stress 2 things above all, research and quality! Through research, you will get the correct canteen for your needs. With buying quality, you will get a authen0c and correct canteen that will last you with long serviceability. It may cost a bit more than a cheap reproduc0on, but you’ll be saving money over 0me as the canteen will last longer than cheaper versions. If you buy cheap canteens (or any gear for that ma.er), you will stand out in a nega0ve way. So stand out in a posi0ve way by researching your item, research vendors, and buy quality! That's an equa0on you can't go wrong with! Packs, Knapsacks, and Blanket Rollsby Capt. Jake DudaThis topic can be rather detailed and long conversa0ons and debates can be had. I want to touch upon some quick basics just to help anyone who does an infantryman impression raise the bar. For starters, almost all infantry on both sides u0lized packs/knapsacks or versions of TRUE MARYLANDER www.2ndmarylandcod.com 15

Issue#1 March 1, 2016blanket rolls. The packs/knapsacks and blanket rolls carried items to sustain the soldier while in the field and on campaign. Those items would include but not limited to their blanket, possible poncho/ground cloth, shelter half, extra shirt, extra drawers, and personal effects. Keep in mind that you obviously had to carry these items so soldiers would discard what was not essen0al or absolute necessity. The blanket roll was just that...it was a blanket that was rolled with the possible (not limited to) contents being shelter half, poncho, and extra shirt. This was primarily worn over the led shoulder (right shoulder was kept free to allow soldier to firmly put rifle stock into shoulder while firing). The \"sodpack\" was just that..It was a sod knapsack without hard frame. Examples are the Union \"double bag\" knapsack or the Confederate \"Kibler\" pack. Then you have various examples of Hardpacks. The hardpack is a pack that has a wooden frame inside. There are several variants and styles that were used during the war like for example the imported Bri0sh Issaac and Campbel Army pack. The packs/knapsacks and or blanket rolls should be researched to find out what is correct for your unit/impression and 0me period. Although blanket rolls are correct for most units/impressions and 0me periods, some packs/knapsacks may not be. Again, I stress research! When you do have a good idea what would be acceptable or correct for your use the next side of the equa0on is to acquire a quality-museum reproduc0on from a reputable cradsman. Again, I stress research in this department as well. When packing your pack or blanket roll there a variety of ways to place your personal items with in that would be correct. I stress yet again to do research. Ask a veteran member of your group if you need help. The hobby is a constant learning process!. I want to also point out how to wear you pack/or knapsack. If you study a variety of period photographs of the 0me, you will no0ce that the packs (esp the sod packs) were worn low(er) on the back. Unlike the modern day military where they are taught to wear their packs high up on back, the Civil War soldier tended to wear their packs/knapsacks lower. Make sure when adjus0ng your pack to fit correctly for you, that you do not have straps cuxng off the blood flow in your arms. You want the pack to be as comfortable TRUE MARYLANDER www.2ndmarylandcod.com 16

Issue#1 March 1, 2016 as possible on your back. The average Civil War soldier marched was 15 miles a day (granted troops marched longer and shorter distances...this is just an even average). Last I want to quickly discuss the wearing of packs and blanket rolls into ba.le. This seems to also be an eternal discussion with both veterans and new comers to the hobby. Yes there were several instances that when units went into ba.le they dropped packs (stacked). This was more so a early war prac0ce as the problem was in most instances the unit never made it back to same area to retrieve their packs and had to re-acquire new gear. I will say since you are carrying your only personal items including your much needed blanket, would you want to \"drop your pack\" knowing there is a good chance of not retrieving it again and then forced to suffer without? Also I shall point out again to study period photos as a \"picture tells a 1000 words\". There is enough photographic evidence to supports the men wore packs into ba.le. So at the next reenactment or living history...break away from the \"pack\" and set the bar higher by wearing \"your pack\"! Some highly recommended-well researched-and high quality knapsack cradsmen are: -American Civil War Knapsacks -Missouri Boot and Shoe Company -NJ Sekela Captain’s Deskby Jake Duda, Captain“Company D” 2nd Maryland Infantry CSAWelcome! I will use this sec0on to give a “State of the Company” report and highlight any upcoming events as well as any past news such as research we may have accomplished. I chose to make this sec0on the last sec0on in newsle.er simply for the reason that I want the “troops” to go first and their ar0cles to be presented. The members of this Company is truly deserving of the spotlight! Hence moving forward, my sec0on shall always be the last. This TRUE MARYLANDER www.2ndmarylandcod.com 17

Issue#1 March 1, 2016was our 1st “Company D” newsle.er distributed to the public. We hope you find this edi0on, as well as future installments, informa0ve and educa0onal. Ader this issue, I am turning the reigns as Editor over to Jordan Schatz. Jordan is an editor for a local Maryland newspaper and I am sure he can take our newsle.er and do a far be.er job than I. Our Company has grown leaps and bounds in 2015 alone. We also started 2016 with 5 new members which brings us to 17 men in the ranks along with 8 other members in our civilian sec0on. I started out as one man represen0ng “Company D” and now we are at 25 members. I can only say I am truly humble at the fact that so many have the interest to join our group and represent 2nd Maryland and teach the public about those brave men’s involvement in the war. I could not be any prouder as Captain of this great Company! Also in 2015, we joined our umbrella organiza0on CWHI (Civil War Historical Impressions). Joining CWHI has opened many new doors and venues for us in the upcoming 2016 season. We are very excited about this partnership and happy to be a part of the team! I, along with the Company, are looking forward to our season opener in April at the Rupp House in Ge.ysburg. If you are interested in what we do, please visit us at one of our events (event schedule on our website)…be.er yet…JOIN US! Deo Vindice! Respecrully, Jake Duda, Captain TRUE MARYLANDER www.2ndmarylandcod.com 18