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5th Regiment Tennessee Infantry "E" Company
"We serve with a purpose, to Honor and Preserve"
"FRIENDS," of the 5th Tennessee! |
"E" Company - 5th Regiment Tennessee Infantry existed during the conflict known as the "War for Southern Independence." Remnants, of the 5th Tennessee, consolidated with other Units, of the Army of Tennessee, were surrendered and complying with Orders, received from their Commanders, began the long march home and into History. "E" Company was re-activated and an attempt was begun, to preserve the History, of the 5th Regiment Tennessee Infantry, and Honour these Noble individuals. Of the individuals, re-activating the 5th Tennessee, few remain active participants. The majority, of "E" Company membership are newly recruited with twelve (12) or fewer years participation. During the period, of modern existence, "E" Company membership, has developed a friendship with individuals who actively participate, in this hobby, as SUTLERS, or businesses supplying authentic reproductions, of weapons, accoutrements and clothing for the soldier and civilian of the War for Southern Independence era. 'Sutlers' travel, to event sites, where they erect their tent and display their wares. The re-enactor truly depends upon the 'sutlers' for from event to event, needed items are consumed, wear-out, lost, or forgotten, and the 'sutler' is there to save the day. "E" Company membership has developed a friendship with individuals who, although not actively participating, in re-enacting, stand ready, to supply us with items not available through Sutlers. In these instances, we turn to friends, in the business world, where we are readily and honourably supplied. No attempt shall be made, to list, every Sutler participating in our hobby, for that would be akin, to an insurmountable task. A large percentage, of active sutlers, we have never had the pleasure, of meeting and doing business with. We shall list herein, those with whom "E" Company has satisfactorily dealt, and whose wares are era acceptable. Friendships develop between re-enactors and as we join together and rekindle our friendship around the campfire, so it is with our Sutler friends. Whether we need re-supplying or not, it is always a pleasure, to renew friendship with our sutler, 'Band of Brothers.' We, the membership, of "E" Company, respectfully request, at your next event, or during your travels, you visit our Sutler friends, and enjoy their hospitality, and when in need of supplies, please patronize their business. We receive, and will accept no gratuity, from those listed herein, save a smile, handshake, hug or drink, of iced water, sweet tea or coffee. We thank you for your courtesies extended to our Friends! |
"The Lantern Man" |
- We whistle Dixie or sing The Battle Hymn of the Republic with equal enthusiasm - |
| With humble pleasure, I am honoured to cordially introduce you, to Mrs. Suzanne Boyd and Mr. Dorris Ray Boyd, proprietors of "The Lantern Man" sutlery. |
The daguerreotype, to the immediate left, was made, of Suzanne and Dorris Ray Boyd, in front of their sutler tent, during the Battle of Chickamauga event, held 19th - 21st September 2008. |
The Boyd's maintain a website which can be accessed by clicking on the following address or in the event that does not work, copy the address into your web browser: |
http://thelanternman.com/default.htm |
Coming to a battlefield near you, "The Lantern Man," therefore, at the next event you attend, whether as a participant or spectator, stroll through 'sutler row' and stop in 'The Lantern Man' tent and say 'hello!' |
"Fort Donelson Relics" |
With humble pleasure, I am honoured to cordially introduce you, to Master John Walsh, Jr. and his employees, Mrs. Nikki Walsh (mother) and Mr. John Walsh (father) proprietors of "Fort Donelson Relics" artifact shop. |
The daguerreotype, to the immediate left, was made, of the Walsh's with John Walsh holding the "Judge's Choice Award" plaque awarded him for his display at the " 11th Annual Chickamauga Civil War Show." |
The Walsh's maintain a website which can be accessed by clicking on the following address or in the event that does not work, copy the address into your web browser: |
www.fortdonelsonrelics.com |
The Walsh's business location is "Fort Donelson Relics, 1362 Donelson Parkway, Dover, Tennessee." |
"Gary's Fleur De Lis" |
With humble pleasure, I am honoured to cordially introduce you, to Mr. Gary W. Tunget and Mrs. Mary Lisa Tunget propietors of "Gary's Fleur De Lis" florist shoppe. |
The daguerreotype, to the immediate left, was made, of Mary Lisa and Gary Tunget, in the interior of their florist shoppe. The Tunget's adeptly react, to "E" Company's request for, War For Southern Independence, period floral arrangements. |
The daguerreotype, to the right, exemplifies Mr. Gary's artistry, for it truly is as requested a "simple but elegant arrangement" for the funeral of a "True Daughter" of a Confederate Soldier. The family placed the arrangement, at the head, of the grave. |
The Tunget's business location is "Gary's Fleur De Lis, 2219 Frederica Street, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301." They do not maintain a web-site, but they can be contacted via telephone using 270-684-1948, or via e-mail using the address: garysfleurdelis@earthlink.net. |
