Monday, May 13, 2013
Dear staff, officers, members and friends of the Independent Guard Battalion,
Greetings! Just a reminder that this weekend is the event at Conner Prairie History Center. The weather looks like 50/50 for rain but warm weather. The event will go no matter what the weather. I plan to be on site by 2:00 pm Friday, and there will be an officers call at 9:00pm Friday night. There are a few things different to add variety to this year's activities. But you must show up to enjoy them. A reminder also that for each co. who has 10 or more men sign in at the registration desk, that co. will get a bounty of $30 mailed after the event, paid by Conner Prairie. Fall Creek Sutlery will be at C.P. in case you need last minute supplies. A quick reminder also that Spring Mill State Park will have a Civil War living History/skirmishes over the Memorial Day weekend as well as a Memorial service at the park cemetery on Monday for the veterans resting there. Then on June 7-9 there is a Civil war event at Rockome Gardens in Arcola, Ill., to take the place of Billie Creek. It is only 15 min. further west from Rockville, In. Lastly, has anyone seen a small package of cigars wrapped in paper? Seems that my messenger has lost it. Time to get ready to meet the yanks, boys. Until next Friday, I remain
your obedient servant,
Dave Julian, Col., Independent Guard Battalion