Spotsylvania

Gentlemen and Ladies of the Corps;


I must ask that all Southern boys rise and prepare to defend our lands from Union occupation! Soon Yankee invaders will be marching on Southern soil. We need all available able bodied men to rise to the occasion!

As a reminder, the Spotsylvania event is to be held on May 21-23, 2010. Due to the size of the ground available, the numbers are limited to 175 per side. As of today, we (Longstreet's Corps) number 83 effectives. The County of Spotsylvania is hosting the event and with our suggestion, we have limited the participants to the Corps and ANV (portraying Federals) with the aid of the USV.

Contrary to what you may have heard, the event is NOT cancelled. The event has purposely kept this low key as they are new to organizing such an event and wish to ease into this type of task. They have been extremely good to work with and they plan on being with us for quite some time. They are committed to make the Spotsylvania event a premier event through the 150th Anniversary. As we speak, the Staff and I are in attendance with Spotsylvania County to fine tune the details. There is a Bluegrass Festival the weekend of the event within walking distance of our camps for your pleasure. There is still time to register. I would like very much to be able to maximize our numbers.

The Staff and I will be more than happy to answer any concerns that you may have. Please feel free to contact any of us. I look forward to seeing you all in Spotsylvania! Until then, I remain,



Your Most Humble Servant,
Maj. Gen'l. D. H. Cornett
Longstreet's Corps