Gentlemen of the Corps;
I have just received from Colonel Zusman the anticipated numbers for the Chancellorsville event in Isle of Wight County next weekend. Quite frankly, I am a little disappointed in the numbers. This was voted as a Corps Sanctioned Event which means a good showing on behalf of the Corps. In my humble opinion, a poor showing at such an event does nothing to the enhance the image of Longstreet's Corps. We must be cognizant of the fact that what we do collectively or individually reflects on the Corps as a whole - we are one.
I would encourage you to take more seriously the voting process for events. I would hope to see a good turn out for Corps Sanctioned Events and a maximum participation for Corps Events - that is the way the process was established. We also need your assistance with getting the numbers in to Colonel Zusman as soon as practicable (when you mail you're unit registrations in, send a copy to Colonel Zusman) so we can in turn establish battalions and appropriate the necessary camping grounds. I trust that you can understand my position as you're Corps Commander and appreciate that I am looking to the deportation of the Corps as a whole. In the short time since our Corps meeting, great progress has been made to show that Longstreet's Corps is still a very viable organization and I need your support in numbers at events to solidify our position. Remember - this is your Corps, make of it what you wish it to be. I remain, Your Most Humble Servant, Maj. Gen'l. D. H. Cornett, Longstreet's Corps
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Western Theater
Gentlemen of the Corps,
The Corps Adjutant, Colonel Tony Zusman has recently supplied an avenue for you to assist the Staff in deciding whether or not a trip to the West is warranted. I am not here to influence your decision - this should be the decision of the Corps. The Staff and I will support your decision. However, I believe that you should have as many of the facts at your disposal as is possible.
First, as long as we can send a minimum of 200 troops, WE WILL BE UNDER OUR OWN COMMAND. Secondly, WE WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO GALVANIZE. Thirdly, I have recieved a personal invitation on behalf of the Corps from the event organizers requesting Longstreet's Corps. As it was stated, "During the original battle, it was Longstreet's Corps who came to the rescue of the Confederate Army, riding on a train. Well, we have a train, but we need Longstreet's Corps".
How often in your re-enacting career do you have the opportunity to ride a train to the battlefield, disembark and fall into ranks, and pitch into the fight to save the day? I would encourage you to look to the 145th Chickamauga website for more information before making your decision on whether or not to attend. I remain,
Your Most Humble Servant,
Maj. Gen'l. D. H. Cornett,
Longstreet's Corps
The Corps Adjutant, Colonel Tony Zusman has recently supplied an avenue for you to assist the Staff in deciding whether or not a trip to the West is warranted. I am not here to influence your decision - this should be the decision of the Corps. The Staff and I will support your decision. However, I believe that you should have as many of the facts at your disposal as is possible.
First, as long as we can send a minimum of 200 troops, WE WILL BE UNDER OUR OWN COMMAND. Secondly, WE WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO GALVANIZE. Thirdly, I have recieved a personal invitation on behalf of the Corps from the event organizers requesting Longstreet's Corps. As it was stated, "During the original battle, it was Longstreet's Corps who came to the rescue of the Confederate Army, riding on a train. Well, we have a train, but we need Longstreet's Corps".
How often in your re-enacting career do you have the opportunity to ride a train to the battlefield, disembark and fall into ranks, and pitch into the fight to save the day? I would encourage you to look to the 145th Chickamauga website for more information before making your decision on whether or not to attend. I remain,
Your Most Humble Servant,
Maj. Gen'l. D. H. Cornett,
Longstreet's Corps
Monday, March 10, 2008
Looking Forward
Gentlemen of the Corps;
This past weekend, the Staff and I attended several meetings regarding the 145th Gettysburg event. We have developed a good working relationship with General Allen Baldwin, the Federal commander, and his Staff, as well as the Gettysburg Anniversary Committee. A great deal of work and progress has been made to make this event a memorable one for the rank and file. The scenario details are just beginning to come together and we (and the Federal command) hope to implement some things that will enhance your enjoyment of the event. At this time, it appears that we will be having two battalions from the Corps, but it is possible that we may have three. I think you will enjoy the camping area - it is good ground.
The Staff has been in constant contact with the event organizers for Endview and this should be a good event as always. This will be a good chance for us, as the Corps, to knock the rust off and be ready to show what has made the Corps what it is today. I look forward to our first event together and share in the work of Honoring our anscestors who have shown us the way.
I trust that you have recieved and shared the information Colonel Zusman recently dispatched concerning the Chancellorsville event. Knowing of the past endeavors of Colonel Billy Smith and the 16th Virginia with the Endview event, I have no doubts that the Chancellorsville event will be worth the trip. With the Corps voting this a Corps Sanctioned Event I know we will make a good showing.
This brings up a point I would like to share. During my fire service career I have found that accurate communication is vital to any operation. That is why I have encouraged open communication links within the Staff, the Corps, and the event organizers that I and the Staff come in contact with, as well as any other organizations. I would encourage you to contact the Staff with information that you may have concerning events and let us act in confidence with factual information. Again accurate information is vital to the success of any operation.
As you can see, the Staff and I have been busy working on behalf of the Corps. I would like to take this opportunity to "introduce" you all to the Longstreet's Corps Staff for 2008. I apologize for the tardiness of this notification, but your concerns for the size of the Staff was taken into consideration and we wanted to make for an efficient Staff. After much consideration and reviewing of duties and functions, I have decided on the following:
This past weekend, the Staff and I attended several meetings regarding the 145th Gettysburg event. We have developed a good working relationship with General Allen Baldwin, the Federal commander, and his Staff, as well as the Gettysburg Anniversary Committee. A great deal of work and progress has been made to make this event a memorable one for the rank and file. The scenario details are just beginning to come together and we (and the Federal command) hope to implement some things that will enhance your enjoyment of the event. At this time, it appears that we will be having two battalions from the Corps, but it is possible that we may have three. I think you will enjoy the camping area - it is good ground.
The Staff has been in constant contact with the event organizers for Endview and this should be a good event as always. This will be a good chance for us, as the Corps, to knock the rust off and be ready to show what has made the Corps what it is today. I look forward to our first event together and share in the work of Honoring our anscestors who have shown us the way.
I trust that you have recieved and shared the information Colonel Zusman recently dispatched concerning the Chancellorsville event. Knowing of the past endeavors of Colonel Billy Smith and the 16th Virginia with the Endview event, I have no doubts that the Chancellorsville event will be worth the trip. With the Corps voting this a Corps Sanctioned Event I know we will make a good showing.
This brings up a point I would like to share. During my fire service career I have found that accurate communication is vital to any operation. That is why I have encouraged open communication links within the Staff, the Corps, and the event organizers that I and the Staff come in contact with, as well as any other organizations. I would encourage you to contact the Staff with information that you may have concerning events and let us act in confidence with factual information. Again accurate information is vital to the success of any operation.
As you can see, the Staff and I have been busy working on behalf of the Corps. I would like to take this opportunity to "introduce" you all to the Longstreet's Corps Staff for 2008. I apologize for the tardiness of this notification, but your concerns for the size of the Staff was taken into consideration and we wanted to make for an efficient Staff. After much consideration and reviewing of duties and functions, I have decided on the following:
- Chief of Staff: Colonel Greg Gallion
- Assistant Adjutant General(AAG): Colonel Tony Zusman
- Inspector General (IG): Colonel George Miller
- Assistant Inspector General (AIG): Major Mike Grudzinski
- Senior Aide-de-Camp: Colonel KC Meadows
- Aide-de-Camp: 1st Lieutenant Les (JR) Switzer
- Aide-de-Camp: 2nd Lieutenant Bill Brown
- Quartermaster: Major Tim Fogarty
- Ordnance/Safety: Major Nick Syropolos
- Chief Engineer/Topographer: Major Donnie Wilson
- Chief Medical Officeer: 1st Lieutenant Waverly Adcock
- Sergeant Major: Johnny Glazebrook
- Courier/Colorbearer: 1st Lieutenant Steve "Cuz" Dicarlo
- Courier/Colorbearer: Sergeant Cindy Dicarlo
- Chaplin: Reverand Buddy Wheat
- Commissary: Ralph "Stinky" Vannoy
A great deal of thought and discussion went into the selection of the Staff positions. Each position has a specific set of duties, a "job description" if you will and these are documented as to what each of these duties and responsibilities are. I feel that each of these positions are vital to the operation of Corps business, both on the field and off. Most of the work that these Staff people do goes on well in advance of any event. I know from first hand experience that these people are dedicated to the ideals of making Longstreet's Corps the best that it can be and they give many hours each day to that task. I do not intend to take any credit away from the rank and file, for it is they that take these same ideals and put them into motion before an appreciative public. So, you see, that it is indeed a joint effort between the Staff and the rank and file that make Longstreet's Corps what it is! It is my distinct Honor and privilege to be associated with such a Noble and dedicated people and I remain,
Your Most Humble Servant,
Maj. Gen'l. D. H. Cornett,
Longstreet's Corps
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