| " The weather became very cold, a heavy snow falling soon after arriving here, and the men set about providing more substantial quarters than their tents afforded. Going industriously to work, log cabins, daubed with mud and covered with roofs slanted only one way, soon appeared upon the ground, taking the place of the tents. They were built in straight rows, with streets between, presenting the appearance of a primitive settlement." - Confederate Private Ephraim McDowell Anderson, 2nd Missouri Infantry, Missouri State Guard, C.S.A. - Building Winter Quarters at Springfield, Missouri, December, 1861 - From the book, " Memoirs: Historical & Personal; Including the Campaigns of the First Missouri Confederate Brigade " With Notes by Edwin C. Bearss |
Thank You for stopping at the Campsite ! We try to update every few days, so check all the categories that interest you most ! Remember, we're always looking to buy, always consider trades, or Ready to Sell Your Relics for you ! Email to: digginfool@campsiteartifacts.com is the best way to contact us, but you can also call 479 - 372 - 2785 anytime. HH Steve
UPDATED 6-28-17 Sharp Cdv of US General Nathaniel Lyon in Cdvs. 6-25-17 Fine Large Period Tin Cup in Mess Equipment. 6-18-17 .58s & .69s in Bullets Page 2. 6-11-17 Nice Dug Iron Spur of a Known Pattern in Horse Equipment. 6-5-17 Fine Non-dug .56-56 Spencer in Cartridges Metallic. 6-1-17 Dug Co. Hat Letter -I- in Insignia, and Couple more Dug Spencers in Cartridges Metallic. 5-27-17 Nice Dug Co. Hat Letter -D- in Insignia. 5-24-17 Fuze Gimlet in Artillery & Couple of Dug Spencers in Cartridges Metallic. 5-20-17 Fine Painted Tin Drum Militia Canteen in Mess Equipment & Superfine Dug Co. Letter -B- in Insignia. 5-15-17 Nice G.A.R. Waist Belt & Buckle in Veterans. 5-10-17 Several New Items in Bullets Page 2. 5-8-17 Very Fine .69 Caliber "Buck & Ball" Cartridge in Cartridges Paper & Boxes.
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| With Summer approaching I'll be getting ready to display a couple of table of artifacts once a month at the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park. With a superb museum, friendly staff, and about 900 acres of the battlefield preserved, Prairie Grove is definitely worth a visit if you are ever in NW Arkansas. On December 7th, 1862, almost 11,000 Confederates commanded by General Thomas C. Hindman met approximately 8500 Federals here commanded by Generals James G. Blunt & Francis J. Herron, in a battle that started at sunrise and ended at sunset. Beautiful battlefield and beautiful small town. |
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| Superfine Dug Co. Hat Letter -B- w/One Loop Intact |
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| Superfine Dug Co. Hat Letter -B- w/One Loop Intact |
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| Here is A Superfine Excavated Company Hat Letter -B- ! For a stamped brass hat letter, this one is in excellent condition. It has no bends or breaks and wears a nice mostly plumb patina. The reverse shows one attachment loop still intact, and the solder remnants where the other was. It displays great. The link at left goes to Insignia !
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| Fine .69 Caliber Paper Cartridge with Three Ring Conical or Minie Ball |
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| Fine .69 Caliber Paper Cartridge with Three Ring Conical or Minie Ball |
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| Here is A Fine .69 Caliber Paper Cartridge with Conical Ball ! Or as most of us think of it, a three-ring minie ball. This cartridge is in excellent condition, the paper having no tears, breaks, or repairs. The twine tie is still present and tight, and you can see a shadow of the .69 three-ringer through the paper. A Superb and Getting Hard to Find .69 Caliber Cartridge ! Link at left goes to Cartridges Paper & Boxes.
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| Beautifully Gilted US Eagle -D- Dragoon Coat Button w/Shank |
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| Beautifully Gilted US Eagle -D- Dragoon Coat Button w/Shank |
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| Here is A Really Nice Dug Federal Dragoon Coat Button w/Gilt ! It has no pushes, cracks, or damage of any sort, and still retains 35-40% of its original gold gilt which highlites the eagle -D- device very nicely. The reverse has a legible 1830s-1840 "Scovill . Waterbury" maker's mark and upright shank intact. A Super example of a dug Dragoon Button. Link at left goes to Excavated Federal Buttons.
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ALL Civil War Artifacts at CampSite Artifacts are Guaranteed Authentic ! Any pre-war items, or post-war items, will be noted as such in the Item Descriptions, and Guaranteed to be of the period described. All excavated items were recovered on Private Property with the landowner's permission.
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| Click the Group of Bullets to read about, "Rounds Of The Razorbacks," courtesy of American Digger Magazine. |
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| Click the Tin Cup Below to read a bit about Tin Cups and See Several Different Examples in Period Photographs ! |
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| Click Here to Read About, and See several different types of Tin Cups in Period Images. |
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| Every time I dig a small handful of nice dropped bullets, and maybe a button, if I'm lucky.......when I look up again, I don't see all the cattle, fences, and modern improvements,.. THIS is what I see in my mind's eye ! |
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| Nice CS Lined -I- button dug in one of General Thomas C. Hindman's Camps. NOT FOR SALE. |
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| Had a Great Time with this song. I call it, "Full Steam Ahead". ALL Original, copyrighted material, and I hope you enjoy it. SB |
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