The Cause Vol. XII, No 6 ....... 36th Regiment of Virginia Volunteers, Company A ...... June 1999 Contents Craik-Patton, Carnifex and rebels on parade Upcoming Events Don't get fried by the heat of summer Still another baby ! Death in the family Friendly fire Books, books and more books (book reviews) Craik-Patton, Carnifex and Rebels on Parade Howdy.   Hope this issue of The Cause finds you keeping cool, Seems as theugh the unusually hot weather we had a few weeks ago is behind us, but the dry conditions throughout the state are still here despite recent showers. I know this kind of weather has a way of taking the enthusiasm out putting on hot clothing and going outside al! day in it.   I've always heard the saying that "if you don't like the weather here, stick around a few days and it'll change." Problem is, it hasn't changed enough to suit me.   With that in mind, it would probably be a good idea to review some of hot-weather safety tips. Look for them on page 2. Upcoming events: Craik-Patton House A weekend living history is being planned for Aug. 14-15 at this historic home site in Daniel Boone Park in Charleston. The 36th was there a couple of years ago and is being invited to return.   The grounds do not provide a lot of room for maneuvers, but we have been allowed to use the cabin for our impression. We are also permitted to stay overnight at the site. The time frame will be that of Gen. William Loring's return to the Kanawha Valley in 1862.   The house was originally built in 1834 on Virginia Street by James Craik having inherited land near Charleston from his grandfather, Dr. James Craik, personal physician and close friend of George Washington. In 1858 the house was acquired by Capt. George S. Patton, who organized and led Kanawha Riflemen which later became a part of the 22nd Virginia Infantry.   Col. Patton was wounded and died in 1864 at the 3rd Battle of Winchester, Va. Patton's widow and children moved to California shortly before the end of the war. Patton was grandfather of the famous WWll general. The Craik-Patton House, placed on the National Register was moved to Daniel Boone Park in the 1970s. Carnifex work weekend   We need to schedule a work day at Camifex Ferry before the event arrives, Possible Saturdays could be July 31, or Aug, 7, 21 or 28.   Members who would like to help out need to contact Mike Sheets, Dan Bishop or Kevin Cade on which Saturday would be the best time to go up there. We'll find out when we can get the best turnout and get back to people on this one. Regatta parade   Anyone who would like to participate in the Charleston Regatta parade should contact Swanna Frampton at 984-2954.   The parade will be held on Saturday, Aug. 28, and Swanna needs to know right away if we have enough people interested to reserve a place in line for us. The Regatta parade, also known as the Grand Parade, is heady as large as the Charleston Christmas parade.   That's all I have for now. Look for Chickamauga info in our next issue. Your humble servant, Henry H. Hogg (Kevin Cade) Don't get fried by the heat of summer To avoid heat-related illness: Drink plenty of water or fruit or vegetable juices. Avoid coffee, carbonated colas and alcoholic drinks. Avoid spicy, fatty and fried foods. Try eating fresh fruits and vegetables. Avoid synthetic clothing materials, even in under clothing. Salt tablest should only be used with a doctors approval. Limit heavy physical activity during the hottest part of the day. Heat Exhaustion Symptoms: Skin is pale, cool and clammy. Victim is perspiring excessively. Pulse is slow and weak. Victim may have weekness, dizziness, nausea or fainting. Body temperature is near normal. First Aid: Move victim to a cooler place and have them lie down. Elevate the feet eight to 12 inches. Loosen clothing, fan the victim and apply wet cloths to exposed body services. Give sips of salt water (1/2 teaspoon salt per 4 fluid ounces of water) every 15 minutes for about an hour. If victim vomits, do not give any more fluids. This is a sign that hospitalization may be called for. Afterwords, the victim should lessen activity and protect against hot temperatures for several days. Heat Crams Symptoms: Severe pain and cramping of arm and leg muscles. Muscles feel like hard knots. Abdominal muscles may also be effected. First Aid: Massage affected muscles. Give fluids containing salt - tomato juice is an excellent choice. Heat Stroke Symptoms: Skin is hot, red and dry. Victim is not perspiring. Pulse is rapid and strong. Blood pressure is normal. Victim may have a headache, be weak or unconscious. Body temperature is 105 to 106 degrees. First Aid: Seek medical help immediately! Cool victims body immediately. remove clothing and apply one of the following procedures until the persons temperature is below 102 degrees. Sponge victim with cool water or rubbing alcohol; apply cold packs; or place victim in a tub of cold water (do not add ice). Continue until temperature is lowered, then dry victim off. Be careful not to over-chill the victim once the body temperature is below 102 degrees. Check periodically and begin cooling process again if temperature rises again. Sunburn With nineteen century fashions, most of our skin is covered. However, the face and neck areas and the back of the hands can be burned when left exposed all day. This can occur on sunny days as well as cloudy - in summer as well as winter. Using a sun screen with a SPF number of at least 15 (A higher number if you burn easily) can protect from damaging ultra violet rays.. Still another baby ! We are pleased to report that Kevin and Tracy frampton are the proud parents of Kevin G. frampton, Jr, The young Mr. frampton was born May 6 and weighed in at 8 pounds, 9.5 ounces. Mother and baby are both well.. Death in the family We are saddened to learn that Swanna Frampton has had another death in her family with the passing of her grandmother, Hazel Wright, on June 2. We know that Swanna has had several family members to die in the last year or so. Our prayers and condolences go to her and her family from the entire unit. "Friendly fire" The term "friendy fire" was a product of the Vietnam War and not used by Civil War soldiers. However, the cry of "Stop, you are firing on friends," or simply calling out "friends!" was commonly used when the event occurred in battle. Other terms include: "Fire in the rear," or a "misadventure," or that the men were "fair game." (1) Confederate soldiers, whose uniforms were dark gray, found that in heavy cover, or swirling smoke that they appeared blue or black - an observation or reenacting unit has made at tacticals. (1) from Friendly Fire in the Civil War by Webb Garrison. Books, books and more books By Kevin Cade At the newspaper where I work, new books are often being sent to us with the hope of having a book review published in our paper. Books that deal specifically with some aspect of West Virginia will sometimes get a writeup. The paper's policy is that books sent to us are made available to the employees to read and after a while, they are donated to the local library. I've had the opportunity to look over several that were Civil War-related and would like to comment on what I've found. The Women's War in the South: Recollections and Reflections of the American Civil War Charles G. Waugh and Martin H. Greenberg, eds. I thought this was the most interesting of the books reviewed here. There are twenty-eight accounts of Southern women based on letters, diarys, records, first-person accounts and recollections of their experiences during the war. There are the usual stories of spies, nurses and disguised soldiers, but there are also accounts of everyday life, business, family relations and petty squabbles. One of my favorite chapters is about South Carolina woman who continued her husband's journal to record farm work and comments on daily life after he left for the war. It gives us a glimpse of what it was like to be the wife of a farmer and of a soldier. Cumberland House, 432 pp., $16.95 Controversies and Commanders: Dispatches from the Army of the Potomac By Stephen W. Sears The Army of the Potomac had its share of characters and inept leaders during the course of the war. This book takes a look at the controversies, politics and unusual situations of the Potomac army's high command. It makes interesting reading and pause to consider what would have happened if these men would have spent more time fighting and less time concerned about their public image. Houghton Mifflin Co., 300 pp., $26 Stonewall Jackson: A Life Portrait By K.M. Kostyal This is a good-looking book with lots of photos and illustrations and from what I can tell, it's a fairly accurate account of Jackson's early life and military career. However, for my money, I'd rather have James I. Robertson Jr.'s insightful work on Jackson, which goes into greater depth and detail. Taylor Publishing Co., 214 pp., $29.95 Brink of Destruction: A Quotable History of the Civil War Edited by Randall Bedwell This little book is simply a collection of quotes arranged in chronological order. Little explanation is given of the situation in which the quote is made, but the reader can get feel for the situation as voices from the past are allowed to simply speak for themselves. Many of the quotes will be recognized by those who are familiar with this time period. This is basically just a book for light reading for when you want something just for fun. Cumberland House, 240 pp., $12.95 Friendly Fire in the Civil War By Webb Garrison This book focuses on men killed in battle from accidental shootings, poor visibility, mistaken uniforms, inexperienced troops and even deliberate action as commanders continued to order fire on the enemy despite the presence of friendly troops. The author notes that is not an attempt to record every event and indeed, Carnifex Ferry is not mentioned. Nevertheless, this book may insightful to those with an interest in this aspect of battle. Rutledge Hill Press, 229 pp., $19.95