Images from Long Run

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

Be sure to have a look.

The Death of the Doctor

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 & Mystery of Surgery on both days.

A native holds the Doctor's hair aloft!

During the final battle reenactment on Sunday afternoon for the public, the Doctor and the Governess were killed by the local savage... the natives even going so far as to take the poor Doctor's wig from his head.

Never you fear intrepid readers, the Doctor and the Governess aren't gone for good. The Long Run Massacre represents their final appearances in public for the remainder of the year.

It's been a good run, but I'm tired, and ready for the break from the wig. In the meantime, be sure to have a look at some of my OTHER projects:

Regency Society of Tennessee

Join us for some Jane Austen era fun in Tennessee!

HMS Acasta 

The NEXT Doctor's adventures in the Royal Navy during the years between 1800-1810.

The Regency DOCTOR

The NEXT Doctor's adventures after his retirement from the Royal Navy and move to the United States.

...to be continued...

Get 'Undressed'

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 questions about the 'why' and even 'how' certain garments were worn are answered in this educational and entertaining presentation, suitable for all audiences.

Miss Waterman offers a 45 minute presentation followed by a 15 minute Q & A session.

Find out more about her presentations
on her website by CLICKING HERE.

To Book Performances of

‘Undressing the Historical Lady’

for your next meeting or event,

please contact Miss Waterman:

margaret.e.waterman@gmail.com 

A very busy schedule!

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 in the near future.

A scene from my Nashborough visit.

My trip to Fort Nashborough was hot, but fruitful, in that it allowed me to serve the grand old site, as well as make a few business connections and visit with friends.

I have discover'd the hiding place of my copy of DOMESTIC MEDICINE! Having sent Lucy, my eldest, out to clean out our blue wagon, she returned with it in her arms.

Said I, "Where did you find it?"

Says she with a smile, "T'was pushed under the front seat Father."

Upon the week's end of August the 13th I shall travel once again unto Fort Loudoun upon the Tenasee River. Upon further review of my schedule, I have discover'd that Loudoun will be the beginning of a TEN WEEK travel marathon!

AUGUST

Week One
Fort Loudoun Garrison Weekend August 13-14 Vonore, TN. 
Wherein I shall be in charge of His Majesty's Infirmary whilst Dr. Anderson is away on the King's Business.

Week Two
Battle of Blue Licks August 20-21 Mt Olivet, KY.
Wherein I shall be giving two medical lectures for the benefit of the publick and the Governess will be giving a discussion on women's fashion.


Week Three

RSATN Garden Party Rock Castle, Hendersonville TN August 28th


SEPTEMBER

Week Four
Fair at New Boston September 3 & 4, 2011 Springfield, OH

Week Five
Painted Stone Settlers Long Run Massacre September 9-11 Shelbyville, KY.
Wherein I shall be giving medical lectures for the publick and the Governess will be giving a discussion on women's fashion.

Week Six
100 Years at the Falls Farnsley-Moremon Landing, September 16-18 Louisville, KY.
Where I shall again discuss discuss the Art & Mystery of my craft.

Week Seven
Muster on the Wabash September 24-25 Vincennes, IN.
Where the SECOND DOCTOR will discuss medicine and Surgery and Miss Waterman will be discussing fashion.

OCTOBER


Week Eight

JASNA Medical Lecture Dayton, Ohio October 1st
Where the SECOND DOCTOR will discuss medicine and Surgery

Week Nine
Mississinewa 1812: October 7 - 9, 2011 Marion, IN.

Week Ten
Schoenbrunn Village Fair New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Wherein I shall be giving medical lectures for the publick.

Boonesborough Trade Fair

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!

The Raid in images, part II

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 their fantastic images with me, and generally helped to make the trip to Martin's a fantastic experience for myself, the girls AND the Governess.

Additional images may be found in Mr & Mrs Cumming's journal.

The Raid at Martin's Station in images

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 R.

Notices posted on the door of the Common House. By Lucy R.

The Girls playing 'graces' with the neighbor. By Lucy R.

A gathering of neighbours. By Ken Bentley

Rose and Sophia kidnapped!

The Doctor's daughters and their Governess taken prisoner.

The natives discuss what to do with their captives. By Russ Young

There is discussion of 'marrying off' the poor Governess. By Russ Young

Her fate, unknown...

Meanwhile, at the station, the Doctor tends the wounded. By Amy Johnson

The Surgeon's Mate. By Amy Johnson

Surgery upon the wounded. By Amy Johnson

To be continued...

The Raid at Martin's video

A return to Martin's Station

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 be faulted this one flaw.

This year, circumstance would dictate that my daughters will be joining me on this adventure to the Cumberland Gap. I am fortunate that I have recently retain'd a governess to care for them while I undoubtedly ply my trade.

Capt. Logan on horseback.

Attempts have also been made to communicate with Capt. Logan, to no avail. I camp'd with Capt. Logan's unit last year and have found him to be a most amiable and generous fellow.

I shall be honest when I say that war with the Cherokee seems imminent. If you have read my journal before, you will recall then, dear Reader, that I have been placed in dangerous circumstances in the past. I have no doubt that this will be another in a long string of such events. You might recall some of my experiences with the Cherokee... I have been distrustful of them since that fateful day in August of '60 at old Fort Loudoun.

As has always been my custom in days past, I shall keep my journal up in ye field and transcribe it here for you, my dear friends, upon the occasion of my return.

I will bid you all farewell for the time being, and should I not be so fortunate as to return home again, know that I most sincerely wish you all health and success; and shall always be, with great respect, dear Friends,

Your most affectionate & obt. servant,

The Doctor

N.B. Whenever your leisure will permit, it will always give me the greatest pleasure to be informed of your welfare.

Fort Boonesborough

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 this poor creature as a Governess for my children, as my girls could use some refinement of the more civilized and female variety. She seemed quite excited by the prospect and was able to produce excellent references. After a satisfactory conclusion to our interview in my cabin, I told her that I thought she was perfectly suited for the position, so we settled on a wage and struck hands upon the deal.

A portrait of the Governess at Fort Boonesborough

That evening, Saturday the 19th, I took a light supper and gave a lecture to a large assembled group. They seemed to take great pleasure in my talk, and I slept well in the knowing that I had armed these new 'Kentuckians' with the knowledge to perform some simple surgeries in the event the worst should befall them and the fort.

More on this at a later date, as the candle grows dim and I must away to bed so as to be fit to know upon the morrow.