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SAM ELLIOTT

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Jan 26, 2021, 4:34:08 PM1/26/21
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Friends, Larry Daniel and I have been in touch relative to our Spring, 2021 meeting.   We have decided to not decide, at least now, in hopes that by the end of February, we would have enough of a “feel” for the availability of the vaccine to be able to plan our meeting. Please keep that last weekend in May open, at least for now.   Indeed, I’d be surprised if you feel confident in any plans that far ahead anyway.

We hope you are all well and have used the “down time” for scholarly pursuits, although being unable to visit libraries and other repositories has likely impacted your research. Personally, I used the time to write a journal article about a local Unionist who interests me (which is still out for review).   

Please feel free, as always, to use this group to share news about your work, or the work of others in our area of interest that you can share.    Brighter days are ahead.  

Best, 

Sam Elliott

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On Oct 20, 2020, at 10:09 AM, 'L D' via Western Theater Historians Association <WT...@googlegroups.com> wrote:


Sorry about the confusion.  Yes, the meeting will be in Murray.  I assume the dates will be the same, but I also assume that is based upon the availability of a vaccine.  If one is out by that time, and it appears likely that is the case, then we are good to go.  If not, then we should perhaps poll the membership and get their reaction.  Several  members are well into their 70's, myself included.  Distancing in a conference room will be very limited, not to mention eating out together.  Sorry if I sound overly nervous, but I have lost several friends to Covid, including one in his 50's...  

I hope by January or February the dates can be definitively nailed down.  This "wait and see" position is mine only.  I, of course, will go along with the decision of the group. 

Larry    

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I’ve always understood that was the plan 

Sam

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On Oct 20, 2020, at 6:36 AM, 'Dave Powell' via Western Theater Historians Association <WT...@googlegroups.com> wrote:


I would vote to simply hold the meeting in Murray, as we planned to in 2020. 
 
Dave 
 
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Sounds good. Thank you for letting me know.
 
Stewart
 
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Hi Stewart:
 
Short answer, it hasn't been decided yet.  Surely the vaccine will be out by that time, so I see no reason why we would not have it.
 
Larry Daniel 
 
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Does anyone know where we will hold next year's meeting in 2021 if we actually have a meeting?
 
Stewart Bennett

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SAM ELLIOTT

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Feb 12, 2021, 1:01:35 PM2/12/21
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Larry and I have decided to forge ahead, with the thought that many of us will be vaccinated by the time May 29 rolls around.   Our 2021 meeting will be at Murray, Kentucky and focus on the Forts Henry and Donelson campaign.   As usual, we would meet for dinner on Thursday night (May 27) have our usual meeting on Friday May 28 and then on Saturday, if there’s no problem with COVID or a shutdown, tour the Ft. Donelson battlefield.  

At this point, we’d like a preliminary headcount.    Sort of like the notes you passed your love interest in the 8th grade, please indicate YES, NO or MAYBE so we can start the planning process.

Sam Elliott

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Dave Powell

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I am a yes. 

Dave Powell


Jim Woodrick

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Feb 12, 2021, 1:29:41 PM2/12/21
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Maybe for me 


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Michael Shaffer

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Feb 12, 2021, 1:32:21 PM2/12/21
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Maybe.

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Brown, William H

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Feb 12, 2021, 1:36:25 PM2/12/21
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Yes


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Laurence Dana Schiller

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Feb 12, 2021, 1:36:32 PM2/12/21
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Sam – a cautious Yes for my wife and myself. We will have been vaccinated by that point but want to make sure the new variants of the COVID aren’t going to be an issue. But, put us down for a yes.

 

Best,

 

Laurie Schiller

 

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Dr. Stewart L Bennett

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Feb 12, 2021, 1:46:43 PM2/12/21
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YES
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Tim Smith

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Feb 12, 2021, 7:13:04 PM2/12/21
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I plan to be there, Sam.

Tim
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Douglas W Cupples (dcupples)

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Feb 12, 2021, 10:44:07 PM2/12/21
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Yes for me, I am looking forward to it.

Doug Cupples

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john marszalek

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Feb 13, 2021, 10:03:34 AM2/13/21
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Gentlemen and Ladies

Received Sam's message and, as of now, I have to say MAYBE. Keep me in the loop.

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james mcdonough

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Feb 15, 2021, 1:10:50 PM2/15/21
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A very shaky maybe, James.

Dan Cone

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Feb 18, 2021, 11:30:30 AM2/18/21
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Yes.

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Dear friends--With regrets,likely no.Allthe best, John T. Hubbell


james mcdonough

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Feb 28, 2021, 12:47:19 PM2/28/21
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Hi Sam and Larry,

Having received both vaccination shots, and considering all other factors, I feel much more positive about the May meeting. I really want to attend. Can you tell me what motel will be used? If I can feel safe about it, then I will plan to be there. Look forward to hearing from you.

James

L D

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Feb 28, 2021, 2:05:00 PM2/28/21
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Hi James:

I will be making the reservations; it will be at the Hampton Inn.  Certainly hope to see you there.

Larry

james mcdonough

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Feb 28, 2021, 2:15:10 PM2/28/21
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Thanks Larry. Hampton Inn sounds good. I want to book a room as soon as you have made the arrangements.

James

Laurence Dana Schiller

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Feb 28, 2021, 2:25:43 PM2/28/21
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Please let us know if you are getting a room block. Thanks

Laurie

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L D

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Feb 28, 2021, 3:24:02 PM2/28/21
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I'll get a block of rooms (at least a dozen and more if necessary) and let everyone know early next week about rates, etc.  

Larry 

Dr. Stewart L Bennett

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Feb 28, 2021, 6:04:35 PM2/28/21
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Excellent, thank you!

Stewart
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SAM ELLIOTT

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Mar 7, 2021, 6:44:26 PM3/7/21
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We all have schedule issues.  We’ll see you in ‘22.   

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On Mar 7, 2021, at 5:54 PM, Christopher Ryan Mortenson <morte...@yahoo.com> wrote:


Hello Sam,

This pains me, as I just joined the group, but I do not think I will be able to attend this year.

So sorry,

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Sam,

 

After discussing with my wife, and given the COVID situation here in Ohio, I unfortunately am a no this year. Count me in for next year….

 

Eric

 

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Douglas W Cupples (dcupples)

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Mar 8, 2021, 8:19:41 PM3/8/21
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I have received conflicting emails regarding this year‘s meeting. One appears to say we will meet the other one seems to indicate not until next year. Which is it?

Doug Cupples

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L D

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Mar 8, 2021, 8:54:47 PM3/8/21
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The meeting is definitely on.  

Larry

Douglas W Cupples (dcupples)

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Mar 8, 2021, 9:14:42 PM3/8/21
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Thanka

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