Bugle Briefs

Deadline for Civil War markers March 1

Interested in obtaining a Civil War marker for your area? If so, contact the Kentucky Historical Society before March 1. That’s the next deadline for applications.

Applications can be downloaded at www.history.ky.gov/markers and by clicking on “how to apply for a historical marker.” For answers to questions, contact Marker Program Coordinator Becky Riddle at Becky.Riddle@ky.gov.

The second application deadline for 2016 is Sept. 1.

Recruits sought for heavy artillery regiment

The 12th U.S. Colored Heavy Artillery, headquartered at Camp Nelson, is seeking recruits to portray artillerymen for its traveling program.

The regiment is the Commonwealth’s only African-American Civil War re-enacting unit and attends living history and re-enacting events throughout the state and South. It’s dedicated to preserving the memory of the African-American soldiers from Camp Nelson.

For additional information, contact Robert Bell at robertLB502@aol.com or call 502-245-0732.

National Park cleanup day set for April 2

The annual National Park Day for cleanup and restoration is April 2.

Sponsored by the Civil War Trust, the event seeks volunteers of all ages for the event. Go to www.civilwar.org for more information.

War by numbers boggles one’s mind

The Civil War was fought, obviously, in a very different world. Some of the numbers associated with the conflict vividly illustrate that fact. For example …

• 44,000: The number of U.S. soldiers whose death could be attributed to dysentery, the most common of all camp maladies.

• $13: The monthly pay of Union soldiers during the war.

• $25,000: President Abraham Lincoln’s annual salary during the war.

• 6,000,000: The number of horses – essential to battle – held in the U.S. at the start of the war.

• $300: The payment that pacifists, such as Quakers, could make in lieu of fighting; the funds were allocated for the relief of sick and wounded soldiers.

Chief Justice said ‘no’ concerning Davis, cabinet

Although the administration of President Andrew Johnson sought revenge where Civil War southerners were concerned, Supreme Court Chief Justice Chase disagreed in regard to Jefferson Davis.

When asked if Davis shouldn’t be tried for treason, Chase replied, “If you bring (Davis and his colleagues) to trial, it will condemn the North for by the Constitution, secession is not rebellion.”

The quote comes from Frock Coats and Epaulets by Alf J. Mapp Jr.

Bugle Staff Writer Doug Lippman supplied this information.