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Save the Guns!
New Colchester Gazette January 6, 1862. Today the good citizens of New Colchester rejoice. A convoy of guns and ammunition has arrived safely in the town defying an attempt by the Yankees to capture it. Edward D. Malone reporting, photography by Mr Jay Cloth. Colonel Sanders, Commanding Officer of the New Colchester Volunteers (NCV), has obtained a section of 6 pounder guns and ammunition. Having been commissioned into the Light Artillery in the War of 1812 this pleases him n
Simon MacDowall
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Longhorn Ranch
New Colchester Gazette November 4, 1861. Today at Longhorn Ranch our brave boys gave the lop-eared Tories another good drubbing. Eyewitnesses say the enemy commander Col. Rusty Ringpiece was killed and his men routed in fierce hand to hand combat led by the gallant Maj. Frenchie Simmons. Wounded in the attack, Simmons brushed off his injuries as a small price to pay to ensure the rights and freedoms of the great State of Missouri. Mr & Mrs Stye at The Piggery were most impres
Simon MacDowall
Nov 5, 20253 min read


A matter of honour
Confederate sympathies in Missouri have been gaining ground after several victories against the Federalists in recent months (see...
Simon MacDowall
Jul 2, 20253 min read


Sneaking Away
Our Sharp Practice campaign set in Missouri 1861 continues. Word has reached Col Sanders of the New Colchester Volunteers that his brave...
Simon MacDowall
Apr 16, 20253 min read


Rebel Yell!
Another Confederate victory in the ongoing troubles in Missouri.
Simon MacDowall
Feb 4, 20253 min read


Trouble in Missouri
Rivalries and conflicting allegiances break out into armed conflict in 1861 Missouri.
Simon MacDowall
Jan 8, 20252 min read
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