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From: paul drake
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Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 1:17 PM
Subject: Re: Sharpshooters question


OH, I thought you meant the Rev.; sorry about that.  In the Civil
War those of talent with a rifle were attached to a regiment, and
sometimes were but a few and at other times made up a full company.
Those from the western states were particularly accomplished, once
again as a result of a lifetime in the woods.  When available or
when they brought their own, such men were armed with the finest
rifles of their day, and often with telescopic sights.  There are
stories of some amazing shots, especially at officers, those being
prime targets for the sharpshooters of any unit.  Paul
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Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 1:03 PM
Subject: Re: Sharpshooters question


Paul, Gale, et al:

Please forgive me for not being more specific in my note. I was
referring to the 30th Battalion VA Sharpshooters that took part in
the War Between the States.

Sincerely,

Mike Peters
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