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