I am interested in information about the 63RD Georgia Regiment. My great grandfather was a member of this regiment and supposedly fought at Kennesaw mountain. We have some family info but I am interested in talking with someone who may shed some light on the Kennesaw battle. I would also like to see a regiment banner if one is available or perhaps a book showing it.

Thanks Don Spruell,descendant of Thomas Franklin Spruill.

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Steve Corrigan has simplified the iron relic cleaning electrolysis process. Check out the Relic Electrolysis page at Civil War Outpost for more information.

I found a metal button, lots of decay, I can plainly read "service" around the edge, and possibly an R in the center.  It appears to be a "2 part" button. Can anyone give me a clue what type of button it might be? Civil War?  The button was found in an area of Mississippi where at least one Civil War Button has been found before (or so I am told). Also, how can I clean it enough to read the other inscriptions?  Thank you.  Norma

A while back, I found a brass item in an old relic collection that looked like the letter "I" with a tag attached. The tag advised "Camp site, Parker's Battery, VA.'  I also noticed the same item at Civil War Shows but noone could give a definate answer on its identity. The most common opinion was that it was a company letter.

At the last Nashville Civil War Show, Ty Putman came by my table and was able to identify the above item. He stated that it was not from the Civil War. He advised that it was part of a telephone drop wire clamp, circa 1940's. He furnished me with a modern version that is not made from brass. Another mystery solved thanks to Mr. Putman.

I was able to resolve the question myself concerning the buttons bearing the State of Michigan seal and backmarked E A ARMSTRONG  DETROIT.  For anyone encountering similar buttons, E.A. Armstrong Company of Detroit (and after the 1890s Chicago) offered buttons to GAR members, both classic GAR-faced buttons and some state buttons.  I identified Michigan and Indiana buttons, but there certainly could be more.  I was also able to identify the veteran who fought for an Illinois regiment, but belonged to a Michigan GAR post, which gave me a clue, as well as one of you who kindly e-mailed me with some info.

I also found an Armstrong ad in an 1884 Michigan GAR publication.  They produced buttons, belts, swords, kepis, etc. for GAR as well as other fraternal organizations (Templar, Pythias, etc.). 

Dick

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Barry has listed an incendiary Enfield bullet BU 39. here is a little information on when & where they were used at.

The Incendiary Enfield bullet was a make do in time of need bullet. It first came into being by its use by the 3^rd Louisiana Infantry against Union troops using a flat train car covered with cotton bales for protection, while they dug an approach to the 3^rd Louisiana Redoubt. Lieutenant W. M. Washburn, Company B, used an Enfield bullet; its cavity stuffed full of cotton soaked in turpentine, and fired several rounds into the cotton bales, finally starting a fire, which ended the Union approach diggings. This same group of soldiers after the surrender and their parole at Vicksburg ended up in Mobile, Alabama. Defending Fort Blakley and Spanish Fort were several of the incendiaries Enfields have turned up.

It is a good bullet with excellant provance from a known digger's collection.