tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12008553823907901232012-01-10T09:09:13.972-06:00An ACCOUNT of the ACTIVITIES and ADVENTURES of A GENTLEMAN PHYSICIAN.The Doctorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00524563116891936222noreply@blogger.comBlogger3601100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1200855382390790123.post-62409881928243459692012-01-09T09:47:00.003-06:002012-01-09T09:48:14.089-06:00

The Doctor's blog is under construction... please check back often for a look at the new... uh... look.

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The Doctor wears a soldier's uniform to march in the Jan. parade for Gov. Haslam The Doctor's eldest daughter with her new Governess at Martin's Station in May Preparing to amputate during a talk at Boonesborough in Feb. Another amputation at Taking a break outside the cabin at Martin's Station, May. A snippet from the Tennessean website about the gathering at Fort Nashboro in July

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I shall encourage you, my fair reader, to have a look at the logs of the men aboard the HMS Acasta (circa 1800-1810), a ship of His Majesty's Royal Navy. It is the log of the Travels and Adventures of some of the Royal Tars of Old England. The Journal includes biographies of the Crew, details of the Ship herself and the current logs of all her adventures at sea. A fine lot of gentlemen if I do

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Images from the Long Run Massacre have been posted to the journal of Mr. and Mrs. Cummings. Be sure to have a look.

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The Doctor and the Governess attended the Long Run Massacre event hosted by the Painted Stone Settlers on the weekend of September 9-11 in Shelbyville, Kentucky. The event was a recreation of events that occurred in 1781. Both performed for the benefit of the publick. The Governess gave a talk about women's fashions on Sunday afternoon and the Doctor performed demonstrations on the Art &

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WHATEVER SHALL I WEAR? Be it the Colonial era (1750-1790) or the Regency period (1800-1820), Miss Waterman's discussions of fashion and the clothing of the time makes sense out of what women wore. Miss Waterman's talk begins fully dressed in the clothing of the desired period, and as each layer is removed she shares the origins, reasons and historical anecdotes for each article. Age old

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Greetings again gentle reader. If you have a keen eye, you may have noticed that I have made a few alterations to the journal before you in recent days. Never fear, it is only my attempt to remove clutter and make it function in a more efficient manner. I have made some additions to the SCHEDULE page and made some graphic modifications to the PRAISE page with the hope of making more changes to it

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I think it makes me look a bit like an old Communist propaganda poster. :) The local paper has posted a lovely article about the big day out at Fort Nashborough. Thanks to everyone who came out to help breathe life into the old fort on Saturday, reenactors AND visitors. Without the guests, we'd just be weirdos in funny clothes being hot and sweaty for no purpose.  And for those who were there,

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The large group assembled listen to one of the big-whigs from the Daughters of the American Revolution Mayor Karl Dean spoke an assured those in attendance that Fort Nashborough was to remain where it was and would in the future as well. The group assembled to listen to the speeches giv'n. Some of the reenactors assembled in the effort. It was such a joy to see the fort nice and

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Mayor Dean There is to be a living history event at Fort Nashborough in downtown Nashville, TN. on July 23rd from 8am to 4pm. The momentum has been building behind the effort to have a living history event at Nashborough. My last correspondence from the fellow running the show says that Nashville Mayor Karl Dean will be speaking there at 9am. If you are able to come out, please try to be there

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I have been invited to participate in an event I thought I would never see. There is to be a living history event at Fort Nashborough in downtown Nashville, TN. on July 23rd from 8am to 4pm. I was contacted some time back to participate in my capacity as the Doctor, and by jove, wild horses could not keep me from it! I will be providing FREE programming for the event. Fort Nashborough has been

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  HAVE mislaid my copy of 'Domestic Medicine', and cannot find it anywhere! I have searched high and low in my attempt to lay hands on it again to no avail. If I do not find it soon, I shall be forced to purchase a NEW copy, about which, I am none too pleased. I had intended to have my original copy rebound by Mr. McClintock... On an unrelated note, I have received a good deal of correspondence

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The Doctorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00524563116891936222noreply@blogger.com0Bethabara Rd, Winston-Salem, NC, USA36.1548764 -80.296677336.132878399999996 -80.3293063 36.1768744 -80.2640483tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1200855382390790123.post-33988890624423010092011-06-07T21:26:00.001-05:002011-06-08T22:41:46.088-05:00

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Lucy has very clearly stated that she will NOT be sharing the Six Shillings with me, and Rose will not be sharing her pay as Sheriff with me. And to make matters worse, young mister Fischer, who was consigned to be my new apprentice ran off after the Court Session was over! I have legal papers, and by jove I'll sue!

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Molly, the Doctor's Daughter. The battle is on! Molly, kidnapped! After standing and walking for prolong'd periods, I soaked my feet to get some relief. By Lucy R. After the first attack by the Indians, the settlers stay close to the station. After 8pm, the natives attack again. By Ken Bentley The Militia fires a volley as the sun sets. By Ken Bentley Thanks to everyone who shared

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Our little house upon the frontier. By Ken Bentley The flowers I pick'd in the field and placed on the shelf. By Ken Bentley Lucy and her Governess seated outside the cabin. By Ken Bentley Paying a visit to the Martin Cabin. By Ken Bentley A gathering at Brice Martin's Home. By Ken Bentley Molly threatens with a piece of cane she's found. By Lucy R. The view up the hill. By Lucy

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You may be interested to know, fair reader, that I have finally gotten around to updating the VIDEO page here in the journal. Please feel free to examine it at your leisure.

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I have posted this about, and even done so in the past... doing so in this very journal in 2009, but wanted to renew the sentiments for the coming season. My dear friends, I write today you to tell you of my RENEWED intentions for this coming year so as to spare you any confusion or frustration when next you encounter me. If you have perused my journal of late, you may have discover'd my

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A grim reminder of the dangers that await upon ye frontier. N a few week's time I shall return to the Powell Valley and Martin His Station in Virginia amongst rumors of unrest between the settlers and the Cherokee. Again I have received no word from Capt. Joseph Martin himself, although I have recently decided that he is not very good about returning correspondence. He is a busy man and can not

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  A sampler of event posters for various historical sites, designed by your friendly neighborhood Doctor. The final printed versions of each of these is 11"x17" or 8.5"x11". Click on image to enlarge. At the 2008 Tennessee Association of Museums Conference in Jackson, the poster for Historic Mansker's Station's 2007 Colonial Fair won a "Commendation for Superlative Achievement." The poster was,

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I have just returned from the Faces of the Frontier held at Blue Licks in Kentucky, where, on Saturday evening, I gave a medical lecture to interested parties that had gathered there. Below you may see some of said lecture: Performing the removal of a musket ball upon a wounded man. We discuss the amputation of the arm just prior to the procedure... Applying the mechanical tourniquet to slow the

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 WAS quite pleased with my lecture given to the Kentuckians at Fort Boonesborough. They seemed genuinely interested and receptive to the subject matter. I made every attempt to impress upon them the importance of my trade if they were to have a prolonged and successful experience upon the frontier. You can read the favourable report writ about my talk by Mr. J. Cummings on his journal. You may

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AVING recently returned from Fort Boonesborough, I find that my household has increased by one! During my visit I came across a young woman who had recently found herself stranded upon the frontier, and was attempting to find work. She had nearly decided upon laundering clothes as a means to provide for herself when I crossed her path. After some brief discussion, I set upon the idea of hiring

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WILL upon this coming week's end travel once again into the Kentuckee region where Fort Boonesborough lies so as to give a talk to interested parties about the Art & Mystery of my profession. It will be quite to their advantage to know some of the techniques employed in my profession if they are to survive upon the frontier against such foes as weather, accident and even the local savage. I will

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Click on image to enlarge

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The Doctor shows off one of the tools in his medical kit. This clip is taken from a talk given in Sept. 2010 for the guests at the 'Long Run Massacre'. Special thanks to Graphic Enterprises for the great footage.

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On Saturday, Jan 15th, I was asked to march with the men from Fort Loudoun in the Inaugural Parade for new Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam. This was my first outing as a soldier in uniform. It was very enjoyable. Ensign Boggs at the head of the line of men. Can you find the Doctor? He's not in his usual place!

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Click on image to enlarge and see the glorious, hand cut details You may, dear reader, recall the Christmas portraits I had made of the girls that I gifted to their grandparents. There was Lucy (in her straw hat), Molly, and Rose and little Sophia whose portrait had to be done by mail. These beautiful hand cut portraits were done by Mrs. Anne Leslie of Shadow Portraits, who was professional,

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This clip is taken from a talk given in Jan. 2011 to the JASNA Louisville chapter with over 50 in attendance.

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I have begun to finalize my schedule for the coming year and have made adjustments to the SCHEDULE page accordingly. The 2011 event season is rapidly approaching! Now is the perfect time to book the 1780/1812 Doctor to demonstrate at your events while there are still great booking opportunities! What can the Doctor bring to your event? Have a look for yourself: Medical presentation(a 45 minute

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You may notice my Lucy working at the laundry there as Maggie gives her talk.

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My recent design-lust has seen me adjust and tinker with the look of my various journals of late. But after due consideration, I have decided NOT to tinker with this journal you currently read, but instead to redesign the Regency Doctor's Journal. I am quite pleased overall. Tho' I had originally given up writing in the aforemention'd journal, I believe it may be time for me to give it a second

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There was held at the Fall of the Ohio center last Thursday, a dinner and sneak preview of the Lewis & Clark movie that I took part in a while back. We had a meal and cake (disturbing pictures below), followed by a slide show and a two minute 'trailer' of the footage from the shoot.  Posing with the "Lewis & Clark" cake. I cannot explain what a surreal experience it is to see your own face on a

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I have recently come to the aid of another gentleman in the form of creating a journal such as my own for him to make use of. Captain Robt Freymann whom I discover'd in ye book of faces, was desirous to have a journal of his own. I created all the custom graphics for the Reflections of the Past blog in a very similar manner as my own. If you are interested in having me help you create a blog of

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Writing in the woods  Lewis contemplates things  From the camp set  Rushing my cold weather gear down to the 'winter' scene.  The camp set at night again  Lewis and Clark overlook the Ohio River  The men carry things down to the boat  Lewis and Clark supervise the boat loading, my hat didn't fit, so in every scene with me in uniform... I'm just holding it. Mr. Mudd and Mr. Priddy at a bit of dice

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During my past visit to the Farnsley Moremen Estate, there was held a Ladies Archery Competition, hosted by Mrs. Cooper. After the ladies had their chance to practice, Miss Waterman goaded me to give the bow a try. I did so reluctantly. As is evidenced in this image, I do not like to receive instruction from multiple women. What can NOT be seen are Mrs. Cooper and Miss Waterman standing to the

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A selection of recent views to be glimpsed upon the frontier, especially for those that may not see as much colour in their Fall as they might like. All images captured at Schoenbrunn Village by Lucy Roberts.

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HE 2011 event season is rapidly approaching! Now is the perfect time to book the 1780/1812 Doctor to demonstrate at your events while there are still great booking opportunities! I have, just this week alone, booked TWO more 2011 events... September of next year is ALMOST all taken up. What can the Doctor bring to your event? Have a look for yourself: Medical presentation(a 45 minute

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The camp set, located right next to the Clark Cabin at the Falls of the Ohio. The crew kept everything stocked, including firewood. We barely had to do anything! The Clark Cabin overlooking the river. Some of the guys from the film, including 'Clark & York' on the right side. The shooting of the shaving scene on the camp set. More behind the scenes. The view of the Ohio River from the porch of

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Emily Waterman, Cover Girl. I was, today, giv'n mind of the trip to The Farnsley-Moremen estate in September. You may see said rememberance in the journal of Mr. and Mrs. Cummings. Look for our Miss Waterman engaged in her archery on the front page.

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All the 'status of the art' surgical instrumentation to serve your dental / medical / surgery needs. The FIRST Doctor gives one of his talks, it's been a whilesince we've seen this fellow... did you miss him? The Doctor demonstrates the method employed in the removal of amusket ball with the aid of two stout-hearted volunteers. The view of the fireplace in the Doctor's cabin there in the village.

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From the production crew of "Alone yet not alone": As many of you know by now, we had a tragic accident Friday (Oct 29th) night near the end of our shooting day. It involved our own Joe Ruggiero, who was working in the art department. He was driving a gator from location and apparently swerved around a corner, lost control of the vehicle, and crashed off the road. Somehow he fell out and was

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 was recently invited to participate in a film shoot for the Falls of the Ohio as Meriwether Lewis (of Lewis & Clark fame), and in several of the scenes they were wanting to establish that Capt. Lewis and President Jefferson were writing letters to one another in advance of the big trip. So they contacted me to have me write up a few letters in advance of the shoot, letters that would appear on

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19 October My dear Miss Waterman, I have only just arrived home after my trip to visit you and the Hegwoods to the North. As the weather had gotten cooler, I returned to find my house here quite cold and still. T'was no match for the warmth and affection that filled the Hegwood household, I'm afraid I have been quite spoil'd by your reception of me upon my arrival as well as the hospitality I

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...with my 'game face' on. I have finally finished the article about myself in real life... I had no idea how hard it would be to write about ME! Please feel free to have a look at the fellow who portrays the Doctor you read so much about in these pages by clicking HERE.

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The Bonnet-arium Specializing in affordable period bonnets, hats etc from the Regency and beyond! Visit her shop: http://maggiesbonnets.blogspot.com/ And see a wider selection of her bonnets and hats at: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=512744&id=639290175&l=4cf7d529c2

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Herein placed is a brief piece in which a packet of orders from the Admiralty Office in Whitehall is delivered to Captain Edmond Cartwright while he is in attendance at a fancy dinner. The orders were created by myself. Here are the individual pieces for your inspection.  The cover letter. Click to enlarge.  The main letter with delicate mission details.  The Captain's temporary commission.

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Talking for the school kids. 2010 was the first time The Doctor participated in the Falls Landing Foundation's timeline event, 100 Years on the Ohio (1765-1865) at Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, and he immediately became one of the most popular and versatile aspects of the event. He started the weekend by joining us very early on Friday morning to give a group of 500 school children a

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I have made arrangements to travel, in a few days time, to the west, where I will, in my guise as the 2nd Doctor, attend the Congress of Vienna Ball. The advertisement for the event promises: the crowned heads of Europe, ambassadors, military heroes, and the most influential lords and ladies from the allied countries who have just defeated the Vile Corsican. This is the opening celebration for

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I have recently come to the aid of another young lady in the form of creating a journal such as my own for her to make use of. Miss Emily Waterman, whom I met at the recent weekend at the Farnsley-Moremen Estate, was desirous to have a journal of her own. I created all the custom graphics for the "Emily Waterman" blog in a very similar manner as my own. If you are interested in having me help

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Sunday 19 Sept. 1812 The night was less cool than previously and woke to a warmer morning. It was decided that perhaps a nature walk in the cool of the morning might be in order, so therefore, we gathered a party and began straight away. Our line slowly passed the Farnsley-Moremen house and wove around through the gardens to the side. On the far edge of the garden there was a break in the fence

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Saturday 18 Sept. 1812 Rose after a chilly night, the insides of the tent were damp. The Archery Competition for Ladies of quality began at 11 in the forenoon, drawing a large crowd of spectators. Mrs Cooper instructed her husband to have the ladies draw straws to determine who would shoot first whilst she read the rules to all present. The ladies and gentlemen that gather'd together on the

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Friday 17 Sept. 1812 Having collected Miss Waterman from the coach she had been placed upon by the Hegwoods, I transfered her belongings into MY carriage for the trip out to the Farnsley-Moreman Estate along the Ohio River for a relaxing weekend among friends. In the morning, I demonstrated the Art & Mystery of Surgery to an assemblage of pupils from the local schools. They seemed to be quite

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Upon the past week's end I was retain'd to demonstrate the Art and Mystery of Physick and Surgery to a series of scouts and pupils that assembled near our temporary settlement near the Painted Stone Station. The groups that passed through were, for the most part, very well behaved and attentive to what I had to tell them. When the decision was finally made to evacuate the station, and the

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I have begun to update the page in this journal that contains my schedule for the present year and the coming year as well. Keep an eye on it, it will undoubtedly change as time passes.

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ATURDAY evening, quite exhausted from the day's adventures, the girls and I returned to the Inn where we were lodging to take a dip in the large indoor bathing pool and to have a bit of supper. We were in bed early and I did not return the girls to the dance that took place on the Common that evening. The next morning we rose and dressed and returned to the fair. I had spent a large portion

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E have returned from the fair at New Boston, where we all had a spectacular time of it! The weather was perfectly suited to the occasion of a great outdoor fair, mild temperatures, light breezes and blue skies with a dappling of little white clouds. This would be my first visit to the Fair at New Boston that did not involve my being there in some professional capacity. In years past, I have

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  WILL, upon the weekend of September 11th and 12th, travel Northward to the Painted Stone Station founded by mr. S. Boone and mr. E. Hinton to demonstrate the Art & Mystery of my profession for the people assembled there. After doing some investigating, I discover'd an advertisement promoting said event that includes a rather unflattering likeness of myself. I have been depicted with my mouth

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  RECALL once while in a foreign port, we were both quite in our cups. Cuddy and I sang the night away playing cards and gambling in a nearby tavern. I won four if HIS pounds that night... Cuddy became so intoxicated that I had to carry him on my back to return us both to the ship. On the way, I lost my footing and staggered and we tumbled into the gutter. We both had bits of filth in our hair

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TO ADMIRAL THE EARL OF ST. VINCENT, K.B., COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF. [From the " Letter-Book ," and " London Gazette Extraordinary " of October 2nd, 1798.] Vanguard, off the Mouth of the Nile, 3rd August, 1798. My Lord, Almighty God has blessed his Majesty's Arms in the late Battle, by a great Victory over the Fleet of the Enemy, who I attacked at sunset on the 1st of August, off the Mouth of the

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Dr. Anderson and I in the Loudoun Infirmary. Rushing Anderson back up the hill after he was ambushed by the Cherokee.This is an excellent image because you can really see the 'scalp wig' that Sam Reed worked so hard on. This is the only image I've found that you can see the 'scalping'. The white captives of the Cherokee. That's my Rose and Sophiethere in the foreground in their shifts. all images

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On August 9th 1760, we marched out of the Fort of the final time with only what we could carry with us. We were a long and sorry procession as we marched off toward Fort Prince George in South Carolina. As the sun went down, we set camp along Cane Creek, just up river from Loudoun. In the night, a band of Cherokee attacked with no warning, killing about twenty five of our soldiers. Several of

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Saturday- Hot but with occasional breezes Reverie at Seven of the clock, with the soldiers meeting on the parade ground at half past. The colours were raised at Eight in the morning by a platoon of the men and we sang "God Save the King", as per usual. At half past Eight guards were posted, including a guard at the Infirmary. As the guards were chang'd several times throughout the day, I

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Upon a careful review of my schedule, it occurs to me again why it is important for me to write things down. Elsewise, I would never remember where (and often WHEN) I was off to next! Below fair reader, you will make a more perfect discoverie of my schedule for the coming months. Original Painting by Ken Smith, Original Poster design by Albert Roberts1760: Cherokee Victory at Fort LoudounFort

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Our own Widow Black of Widow Black's Coffeehouse has assembled several interesting lists and articles that she has graciously allowed me to share with you, fair reader. I hope you enjoy them as much as I have. She posts these, I believe to better prepare her publick for her coming event. You may find the invitation to said event, as well as the articles in question, below. click on invitation to

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COLONIAL DOCTOR            REGENCY DOCTOR(1760-1790)                                (1800-1820) Click the above link to find out more information about the Doctor of your choice!

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The Doctor in MourningA Presentationbeing a biographical portrait ofa former Sea Surgeonmade during the Year of our LordEighteen Hundred and Eleven Medical presentation= $150 (a 45 minute presentation followed by a 15 minute Q&A session) An educational first person presentation for kids and adults alike that demonstrates and explains common surgical techniques of the day. Topics include bleeding

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HE DOCTOR, having recently returned from the forted station along Mansker’s Creek, travels the savage frontier in an effort to educate and enlighten the settlers in the art and mystery of 18th-century medicine, or "physick" as it is commonly known. It is his belief that good health is tantamount to a strong and new nation, particularly one that signed its Declaration of Independence a mere four

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More dancing at the Jane Austen Ball, Lucy and I are again on the far right.

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HEN came the battle at the Nile, for which my friends are always desirous to have an antic-dote. It was shouting, everyone was shouting. Smoke and fire and blood, so much blood. My shoes were filled with the sand that the mates poured on the cockpit floor. The cockpit is a space permanently partitioned off near a hatchway down which the wounded could be carried for treatment. I remember Cuddy

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HEN I was two and twenty years of age, in the Year of our Lord Seventeen hundred and Ninety Eight, I was accepted as a Ship's Surgeon aboard the HMS Zealous, a 74-gun ship of the line, under Captain Samuel Hood. While aboard, that first year I met Midshipman Thomas Cuthbert... the gunroom all called him 'Cuddy'. The gunroom? Oh yes of course, forgive me, I too was ignorant of the workings of

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Sunday brought much of the same as Saturday. Fencing in the morning, style show at midday, medical demonstrations throughout... as well as the near intolerable heat. I will include a series of inserts in my journal that will offer additional images and information from the weekend's activities. The images of Jim & Kathy Cummings, which includes a very unusual image of myself in the Style show,

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I cleaned up and got ready for the ball to be held that evening, and Miss Graham fixed Lucy's hair so as to make her more presentable. A few hours before the ball, I was approached by Mrs. Wise and her daughter, Mrs. Wise held something in her gloved hand. "Doctor? Doctor!" she called out to get my attention as she approached. She handed me a small packet. It was two letters tied together in

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The duel at half past two drew a great crowd of onlookers to the Village Green. I bid the growing throng to not come too close for fear of being struck by a glancing shot. Mr. Cushing, Mr. Minnis' second, loads the pistol. Several shots were exchanged, until finally, Mr. Minnis was struck and downed. I attended him, as was my duty. Mr. Minnis shortly thereafter, succumbed to the fatal wound. Mr

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Upon the most recent weekend, Lucy and I travelled Northward to the estate of Locust Grove, home of William and Lucy Clark Croghan. The Croghan's played host to a great festivity, tented shops upon the grounds, and a large central tent that held a style show and a number of speakers as well. Lucy and I were installed in the middle of the long stone out building, a large fine room that suited our

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See the Indiana Territory Festival from the point of view of thePioneer Times and the lens of Jim & Kathy Cummings.

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Click on each image to enlarge.Special thanks to Brian Allison for making these for me.

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Mr. H------- levels his weapon, making ready to fire as the militia looks on. Mr. H-------'s pistol fails to fire, mine does not. The militia Captain orders my arrest. I put my hands out, ready for the irons. I'm carried away by the Corporal. Mr. H-------'s reluctant second drags the body from the field. Last stop before his final resting place. The scoundrel's grieving sister lunges for the

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The following is an account of the duel outside the Corydon Courthouse in the newly formed state of Indiana between the Doctor and Mr. H--------. The coward, Mr. H-------, with no second to attend him, attacks me before the scheduled duel. The militia Captain and the Parson look on. The Captain calls out for the militia to stop the altercation.Make note, Mr. H------- already has his weapon in

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The Doctor demonstrates the proper method of using the mortar and pestle. The pupils volunteering for some manner of blood and gore, they enjoyed the demonstrations that involved loss of life and limb the best. I demonstrated the proper use of the looking glass.

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If you are a follower of my TWO Journals, one for the Colonial Doctor and one for the Regency Doctor, then have I got news for you! I have decided to take the TWO journals and turn them into ONE big Doctor journal. So now there will be in character posts for the two main Doctors I do. The Colonial Doctor and the Regency Doctor. I hope this isn't TOO confusing for you fair reader, but I do

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The Doctor, after thirteen years as a ship's surgeon in the Royal Navy, was injured and forced into retirement after being deemed no longer fit for duty. He returned home after a long convalesence to discover that his wife had died in his absence. Heartbroken, the Doctor gathered up his four daughters and moved to America to begin again. The Doctor's new suit of mourning clothes. Suit by: Bells

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I laid out in the shade with my wig and boots off for a time to cool off. I would never have done so had I suspected anyone might espy me. The book is a Treatise on the treatment of Wounds and Fractures. I still have on my leather apron from a long day. image by Harold Jerrell Get a better look at the Raid at Martin's Station from this present year.

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The Wagon as it comes down the hill through the tented shops. The Parson and I have gotten entirely too much sun upon our faces. Maggie always draws a crowd. Capt. Logan and I in discussion by the station gate. Images by Robt. Neidlinger

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Saturday, 8 May- Mr. Brice Martin (brother of Capt. Jos. Martin) and his wife Unity hosted a grand supper for friends in front of their home.

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Friday, 7 May- demonstrated for a great number of pupils over the course of the day. Showing a typical musket ball. Demonstrating the removal of a lodged musket ball with the forceps. The view from behind Mr. Brice Martin's cabin toward the hill. Looking across the widow Baldwin's garden toward the station.

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Below, find a copy of the last letter sent by myself to Capt. Martin. There was no answer. Novbr 23 My dear Capt. Martin, It pleases me greatly that I was able to lend the aid of my profession when I was at the Station May last. I understand from various correspondences that those upon whom I plied my surgeries are all returned to a state of good health! More men to lend their weapons to the

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The Colonial Era Doctor circa 1780 The Regency Era Doctor circa 1811

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The Raid at Martin's Station May 7th - 9th 2010Ewing, VA10th Anniversary Event!The raid on Martin's Station reenactment can be better described as an "on-going living history demonstration" rather than a "reenactment" by its usual definition. While the event is hosted, and coordinated by the Wilderness Road State Park, it is sponsored by the parks friends group, the activities associated with

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One of the camps under the overcast skies on Thursday afternoon. A native watches the militia muster process. Looking up the hill toward the fort. The flag is brought in for the muster. The Coffee House lady takes two of the children for a ride in her cart.

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The Doctor gives his presentation on Surgery to the assembled at Prickett's Fort. The community supper on Friday evening. The Militia musters on Saturday afternoon. Capt. Kobuck examines the men. I examine the health of the men to make certain they are qualified to serve.  Going over my notes. I had concerns about several of the men I examined. Molly with her new friends.

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