Oct 15, 2019 · I have found this to be helpful as I read the different styles of handwriting on Civil War era CDV's and thought I'd share it. It depicts upper and lower case cursive writing styles …

May 5, 2018 · The other half of this equation is the recipient. It's unfortunate that so many cannot read cursive. As an example, a professor at the local state university near here has an …

Aug 5, 2012 · Are you thinking of cursive writing or the writing style? They were certainly more verbose than we are today. I have the honour, Sir, to be your humble and obedient servant, …

Jul 14, 2024 · Both the words "less" and "useless" in this example use it. Perfect! I was wondering if anyone would catch this. And you are absolutely correct, it takes practice to read old cursive. …

Aug 25, 2012 · Dutch courage or potvaliancy (pot-vanaint)? Providing soldiers or sailors with intoxicants before a battle to encourage courage was nothing new. Was Dutch courage or …

Apr 27, 2012 · I was wondering if there was in place or made after the Civil War some kind of article or whatever drew up about unfair treatment of army POW's... I'm writing a story and …

Feb 20, 2005 · The examples of the exception are Adjutants, regimental quartermasters (both lieutenants), and mounted infantry. Otherwise, the vast majority of the company grade officers …

Jul 24, 2012 · I need some help finding a photo of a craftsman wearing a mechanic's cap. Thanks.

Oct 14, 2009 · Hello all 👋 With how many American Civil War games that are out there - table top and computer as examples - what are some of your favourites to indulge in? I have been …

Apr 30, 2020 · I have been both to sites that offer one, and ones that offer multiple tours. I by far prefer the multiples, especially since generally if you do more then one they are often …