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Hi there!

I see you're uploading images, while this is good, we would prefer if you uploaded them onto the commons where acceptable. This will mean less work for my bot later :) CWii_(BOO!|Eeek!) 21:22, 31 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I don't like uploading onto commons. It's easier to catalog what I've taken if kept on en wikipedia. Also, I can keep better track on what happens to my images if on en wikipedia; I got seriously burned once.--Gen. Bedford ^{his Forest} 21:24, 31 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Oh. Well then can you CC-BY them and mark them with {{NoCommons}} so I don't move them? CWii_(BOO!|Eeek!) 21:32, 31 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Also I can mark your past uploads with NoCommons for you with AWB if you like. CWii_(BOO!|Eeek!) 21:35, 31 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. Please do. I added the NoCommons template to the notepad I use for WP templates.--Gen. Bedford ^{his Forest} 21:36, 31 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Roger, I'll run it with User:John Bot CWii_(BOO!|Eeek!) 21:39, 31 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Image source problem with Image:Washington_county_courthouse.jpg

Image Copyright problem

Thanks for uploading Image:Washington_county_courthouse.jpg. I noticed that the file's description page currently doesn't specify who created the content, so the copyright status is unclear. If you did not create this file yourself, you will need to specify the owner of the copyright. If you obtained it from a website, then a link to the website from which it was taken, together with a restatement of that website's terms of use of its content, is usually sufficient information. However, if the copyright holder is different from the website's publisher, their copyright should also be acknowledged.

If you have uploaded other files, consider checking that you have specified their source and tagged them, too. You can find a list of files you have uploaded by following this link. Unsourced and untagged images may be deleted one week after they have been tagged, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If the image is copyrighted under a non-free license (per Wikipedia:Fair use) then the image will be deleted 48 hours after 02:02, 1 November 2008 (UTC). If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you. Nv8200p talk 02:02, 1 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Source given. Any others uploaded at the same time would be from same source.--Gen. Bedford ^{his Forest} 02:09, 1 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Reply

I see. I realize the volume of backlog we are dealing with now. So would you like to have it bolded? --BorgQueen (talk) 15:44, 1 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for William Forst House

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Royal broil 20:07, 1 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Confederate Monument in Russellville

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Nice - double play! Royal broil 20:08, 1 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Another Assessment

Could you do another assessment of Tabun (nerve agent)? I've got it better referenced and would still like to know where it is. Sorry to be a bother. Cheers, RockManQ ^(talk) 03:21, 2 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

That history section still needs some more cites, and the vague tag isn't helpful.--Gen. Bedford ^{his Forest} 22:28, 2 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Howdy IV

Howdy, Check out my sandbox to see this new article and tell me how it is and if it is ready for DYK. Thanks and Have a GREAT day! Duke R. Oliver I ^{His Duchy} 21:04, 2 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Howdy V

Howdy, Do you think that on the DYK I should put

... did you know that General James Deshler was killed instantly by Union cannon's artillery shell when it exploded in front of him ripping his heart from his body.

OR

... did you know that General James Deshler graduated from West Point above J.E.B. Stuart, William Dorsey Pender, and Stephen D. Lee.

I am leaning towards the first one, how about you. Thanks and Have a Great Day! Duke R. Oliver I ^{His Duchy} 23:38, 2 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The first is better, but maybe too gruesome. Post both, and then state your preference.--Gen. Bedford ^{his Forest} 23:45, 2 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I'll just tone down the first one. Thanks! Duke R. Oliver I ^{His Duchy} 23:58, 2 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Howdy VI

I have added it to the DYK Candidates, Thanks for the Help! Have A Great Day! Duke R. Oliver I ^{His Duchy} 00:18, 3 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Ditto.--Gen. Bedford ^{his Forest} 00:20, 3 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for noticing I have changed it from Civl War Tales to Civil War Tales, and thanks for Grading my Article. Have A Great Day! Duke R. Oliver I ^{His Duchy} 00:30, 3 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Image:Gettysburg Mason Memorial.JPG

I see you tagged the above image as not to be deleted dispite a duplicate copy at Commons. I personally don't care one way or the other, but just wondering why? Drop me a note on my talk page and let me know... just very curious. Thanks.--Jordan 1972 (talk) 01:49, 3 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Formatting question

Hey, I'm not sure who to ask but I decided to ask you simply for the fact that you're a lot more experienced than me. Maybe you know about formatting or know someone who is good at it? Theres a small formatting concern for Frederick III, German Emperor on its peer review page (the only one not struck through, under Infobox) and I'd like to fix that before bringing it to FAC. Do you have any idea how to fix it or can tell me someone who may know? Thanks for your help. --Banime (talk) 13:16, 3 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks so far, do you know how to fix the infobox problem? --Banime (talk) 15:56, 3 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Well if you ever figure it out I'd appreciate it if you'd just go ahead and edit it. The article is up as an FAC now so it would help out the article. Thanks! Also, good luck on all of your projects and if you ever need help let me know. --Banime (talk) 21:09, 4 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

New state

No, I haven't heard anything about that. I just looked up the historical marker. Not very enlightening, is it? I'd definitely be interested into looking deeper into it, but we'll need more to go on than this. Maybe I'll see what I can dig up over lunch. Let me know if you find anything else. Acdixon ^{(talk • contribs • count)} 18:07, 3 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Found one apparently extensive article on this. I'll provide the citation below. Haven't gotten a chance to read it yet, but thought I'd let you know in case you wanted to look it up.

Craig, Berry F. (2001). "The Jackson Purchase Considers Secession: The 1861 Mayfield Convention". The Register of the Kentucky Historical Society. 99 (4): pp. 339–361. {{cite journal}}: |pages= has extra text (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)

Acdixon ^{(talk • contribs • count)} 16:45, 6 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Just finished the article. Looks like there's not as much here as we thought. According to Craig, most of the records of what exactly happened in Mayfield have been lost (perhaps in a fire that burned the courthouse in 1864). Toward the end of the article, however, he makes the following assertion:

"The groundwork for what happened in Russellville [the Russellville Convention] had been laid in Mayfield, although it remains unclear exactly what the convention there did decide. ... Judge Herbert Carr of Fulton County declared in a 1907 speech that the Mayfield gathering did indeed adopt a secession resolution. The highway marker in front of the current Graves County Courthouse makes the same assertion. These claims seem unlikely however. As a Unionist, Beadles [James N. Beadles, whose notes represent the most complete surviving record of the convention] would have been quick to report such a development. He wrote that the western Kentuckians rejected secession from the state at that time because they believed the entire state would leave the Union eventually. Neither the majority nor the minority committee report – neither of which passed – explicitly stated that the Purchase should secede." (pp. 359–360)

Inasmuch as this convention "laid the groundwork" for the Russellville Convention, it may merit a brief mention in Confederate government of Kentucky, but it seems unlikely (or at best, inconclusive) that anything resembling secession occurred there. Still, the article was an interesting read. Thanks for calling this event to my attention. Acdixon ^{(talk • contribs • count)} 21:48, 7 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

No problem. I think I'll try to find it Sunday to read.--Gen. Bedford ^{his Forest} 21:50, 7 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I've added a section to Mayfield, Kentucky to document what is known about the convention. Take a look, especially if you get a copy of the article, and let me know what you think. Also, if you got a picture of the historical marker, it might be appropriate in that article now. This information can also probably be copied to Graves County, Kentucky and Kentucky in the American Civil War at some point. Perhaps other articles as well. Acdixon ^{(talk • contribs • count)} 18:51, 10 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Howdy VII

Thanks for the advice I will next time. Thanks and Have A Great Day! Duke R. Oliver I ^{His Duchy} 21:57, 3 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I've been thinking

With the US Elections coming up and with you and I on diametrically opposite sides of the political spectrum, I'm thinking that (to be gracious to the non-winner on wednesday) you or I (depending on whose party wins) should by the coordinator staff the drinks for the occasion (winner buys). You up for that? Best regards, Cam ^(Chat) 02:08, 4 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Do we include Tomstar? I guess most will have Guiness, I'll take a Mountain Dew, and you'll have kool-aid.--Gen. Bedford ^{his Forest} 02:34, 4 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I'll take a Dr Pepper since I'm 6 months away from being able to have alcoholic beverages. -MBK₀₀₄ 02:37, 4 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Nah. Don't worry, we'll pretend you're here in Canada (where you can drink legally @ 18). Never been a fan of kool-aid myself. Cam ^(Chat) 05:52, 5 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Did You Know problem

Hi. I've reviewed your DYK submission for the article Confederate Memorial in Mayfield, and made a comment on it at the submissions page. Please feel free to reply or comment there. Cheers, Art LaPella (talk) 03:48, 4 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Colonel Robert A. Smith Monument

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Gatoclass (talk) 10:02, 4 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

On 4 November, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 10th Mississippi Infantry, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--Gatoclass (talk) 15:08, 4 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Camp Nelson Civil War Heritage Park

Hey Bedford, the article looks good so far, but is there a reason for using the term "War of Northern Aggression". It links to the Naming the American Civil War article which isn't a good target. It could also result in some WP:POV issues. Grsz ¹¹ ^→Review! 00:03, 7 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I like using the correct term. Don't worry; there are people who's sole purpose on Wikipedia is to change WNA to ACW, so it gives them something to do.--Gen. Bedford ^{his Forest} 00:10, 7 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

rush

please explain why you insist on reverting my post. keep in mind that this issue has been resolved in the past. thanks Brendan19 (talk) 04:51, 7 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I did explain. Also, Wikipedia changes its mind.--Gen. Bedford ^{his Forest} 04:54, 7 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

ok... could you elaborate? ive read what wikipedia says about undue weight. i would like to hear from you. as for wikipedia changing its mind... of course it does. i would just insist that it really is wikipedia changing its mind and not merely you. Brendan19 (talk) 05:47, 7 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Wooldridge Monuments

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BorgQueen (talk) 11:45, 7 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Camp Beauregard Memorial in Water Valley

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Victuallers (talk) 16:11, 7 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Lloyd Tilghman Memorial

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Gatoclass (talk) 11:38, 8 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Lloyd Tilghman House

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Gatoclass (talk) 15:48, 8 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Howdy VIII

Howdy, check out the two hooks on the DYK candidates Articles created/expanded on November 3 for James Deshler and tell me how you like them. Thanks and Have a Great Day! Duke R. Oliver I ^{His Duchy} 17:09, 8 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Your DYK submission of Confederate Memorial Gates in Mayfield

Hello! Your submission of Confederate Memorial Gates in Mayfield at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed. There still are some issues that may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! —Politizer ^talk/_contribs 06:22, 9 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Paducah Freight House

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Gatoclass (talk) 07:00, 9 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

WikiProject Professional wrestling newsletter

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3RR on Limbaugh - whitewashing article

Just because you do not like the person reporting information doesn't mean it is a reason to remove it. That is neither a guideline nor a policy. The information included is factual, and Limbaugh's own website has him saying it multiple times, yet there is not one source for Obama taking over 401(k)s - this goes to the heart of the accuracy of Limbaugh's show. If you disagree, make your argument on the Talk page why anything I included is incorrect, and provide some sources. Otherwise, you are white-washing the article, and I'll open it up to further community content if you continue to do so. --David Shankbone 19:24, 9 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Okay, I see why you were desysopped. I'm off to the admin board - feel free to comment there. --David Shankbone 19:26, 9 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Just because you think you can run roughshod on me? I haven't broken 3RR yet. The only reason I was desysopped was because some women who can't stand the notion that men find some women attractive, and these women had befriended Jimbo. That's it.--Gen. Bedford ^{his Forest} 19:32, 9 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Well, you will never be re-sysopped for edit-warring simply for WP:IDONTLIKEIT. I've reported you to the admin board. As a former admin, you should know that it doesn't require four reverts to run afoul of 3RR. --David Shankbone 19:38, 9 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Howdy IX

Howdy, check out my sandbox and tell me if this article will be ready for DYK. Thanks and Have a Great Day! Duke R. Oliver I ^{His Duchy} 20:15, 9 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Confederate Memorial in Mayfield

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Victuallers (talk) 23:54, 9 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Confederate Memorial Gates in Mayfield

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Victuallers (talk) 23:54, 9 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Union Station (Owensboro)

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Gatoclass (talk) 06:37, 10 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My 200th; it feels so good.--Gen. Bedford ^{his Forest} 06:39, 10 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Confederate Memorial Gateway in Hickman

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Gatoclass (talk) 10:39, 10 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Howdy X

Do you think this article in my sandbox is ready for DYK? Thanks and Have A Great Day! Duke R. Oliver I ^{His Duchy} 23:27, 10 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yep; it's ready.--Gen. Bedford ^{his Forest} 23:29, 10 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! Duke R. Oliver I ^{His Duchy} 02:32, 11 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Howdy XI

I have now added It, Archibald Gracie III. Thanks and Have A Great Day! Duke R. Oliver I ^{His Duchy} 02:45, 11 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Camp Nelson Civil War Heritage Park pics

Hi, Sorry for the slow reply. I've been traveling and mostly without internet access for the past week. I'll check but I don't think we took a picture of that view. We live close so we can get one. Anything else in the Lexington area that you missed we can get also. Let me know. FloNight ♥♥♥ 13:49, 11 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Camp Nelson Civil War Heritage Park

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Cirt (talk) 22:41, 11 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Confederate Memorial in Fulton

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Gatoclass (talk) 04:59, 12 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Userboxes

Ha! Superb! I just took one and I bookmarked your page so I can add a few (dozen) more. I wish I was in Rush's school of Conservatism though :( Maybe I'll take it anyway :-D

I'm glad I found you guys... I was starting to think I was the only normal person on Wikipedia! Cheers, Digital^NinjaWTF 05:43, 12 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

3 more

3 more DYK creations and you'll be #1 (assuming that list is accurate). -- Suntag ☼ 19:06, 13 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

My count is accurate; dunno about Yellow Monkey's.--Gen. Bedford ^{his Forest} 01:53, 14 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Howdy XII

Howdy, Sorry to bother you, but could you grade my article Archibald Gracie III or have someone else do it. I have had it on request since its creation but it keeps being skipped. Thanks so Much and Have a Great Day! Duke R. Oliver I ^{His Duchy} 22:07, 13 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Your Userpage

I just had to say again that your userpage is awesome. It's really at a level of awesomeness that mustn't stare at it for too long least I go blind and can't contribute anymore, and I have to absorb it slowly. Thanks for the inspiration, and you're a great American!

P.S. I'm going to have to pirate a few more (14) userboxes and probably borrow your U.S. map. Digital^NinjaWTF 22:47, 13 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Sure thing. I'm thinking about making my Userpage look like a Portal.--Gen. Bedford ^{his Forest} 01:54, 14 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

The Military history WikiProject Newsletter : Issue XXXII (October 2008)

The Military history WikiProject Newsletter
Issue XXXII (October 2008)

Project news

Following a lengthy discussion, three new coordinators – EyeSerene, Maralia and the_ed17 - have been coopted. The purpose of the appointments is partly to fill the place left by the retirement of TomStar81 and partly to provide increased/improved coordinator capacity to cover existing coordinator absences and to help with upcoming major projects. As a reminder, coordinators are merely editors who have committed to go the extra mile for the project and that there are very few processes that require coordinator input. Specifically these are closing A-Class reviews, and endorsing two project award nominations. Any editors who wish to help with the nitty-gritty of this busy project (cross-posting A-Class review, peer review and featured article candidate alerts; responding to member questions and queries, helping with drives) are positively encouraged to do so.
A workshop has been set up to redesign and improve the newsletter. In our recent competition, a new name was chosen – The Bugle. All editors are welcome to participate, especially those with graphic and design skills!
Administrator and Milhist coordinator, Nick Dowling, has changed his user name to Nick-D.

Articles of note

New featured articles:

New featured lists:

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Current proposals and discussions

Adoption of C-class remains firmly on the Milhist agenda with discussions approaching their fourth month of debate. More views are sought on this.

Awards and honors

Kyriakos has been awarded the WikiChevrons with Oak Leaves in recognition of his long and distingushed service as a Coordinator of the Military history WikiProject from February 2007 to September 2008.
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TomStar81 has been awarded the WikiChevrons with Oak Leaves in recognition of both his long and distinguished service as a coordinator of this project from August 2007 to October 2008, and of his exemplary contributions to articles on the vessels of the U.S. Navy.
Bellhalla has been awarded the Milhist A-Class medal twice for his six ship-related articles: SS Montanan, SS Ohioan (1914), SS Panaman, MS West Honaker, SS Iowan, and USS West Bridge (ID-2888).
Abraham, B.S. has been awarded the Milhist A-Class medal for his three biographies on Australian First World War Victoria Cross recipients: Percy Herbert Cherry, Blair Anderson Wark, and Joseph Maxwell.
The Contest department has completed its nineteenth month of competition, which saw 35 entries. The top scorer this month is the_ed17 with 39 points, followed by Bellhalla with 38 points. David Underdown, Abraham, B.S., Woody, Piotrus, Rosiestep, Tartarus, Gaia Octavia Agrippa and Harland1 also fielded entries. Bellhalla is now the overall leader, with 338 points in total. The Chevrons go to the_ed17 and Bellhalla gets the Writer's Barnstar. You are encouraged to submit any articles you are working on as entries.

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Henry Cornelius Burnett

I've spent the last few days expanding Henry Cornelius Burnett, which I assume you know, since you re-rated it for WP:BIO. Once it gets off the main page (DYK), I'll probably nominate it for GA. After that, I'm thinking about making an FA run with it (or setting myself on fire, whichever I deem to be less painful.) Since Burnett's time period seems to be an area of interest for you (and since your mention of the Mayfield Convention is what triggered me on expanding this article to begin with) could you give it a good copy-edit when you get a chance. That's always the first knock on my FA noms, so I figured I'd give myself a fighting chance by having someone else look it over up front! Acdixon ^{(talk • contribs • count)} 21:20, 14 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

John Herbert Kelly

Howdy, Yeh I thought this one would be a very interesting article to wright, I am not 100% sure if he was the youngest General bought I am pretty sure he was the youngest Brigadier General; I have to find a reference on that. Thanks and Have a great day! Duke R. Oliver I ^{His Duchy} 21:49, 15 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

OH I just found it John Herbert Kelly was the Second youngest Confederate Brig. General by 4-6 days beat only by William Paul Roberts who was also 23. Galusha Pennypacker was the Youngest Brig. General in All of the Civil War at 20 years old. Thanks and have a Great Day! Duke R. Oliver I ^{His Duchy} 22:08, 15 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

~~But I can't find the info in a book to reference it what do I need to do? Thanks and Have A Great Day! Duke R. Oliver I ^{His Duchy} 22:11, 15 November 2008 (UTC)~~[reply]

Just found a reference John H. Kelly was the youngest Confederate Brigadier General at the time of his promotion. Thanks and Have A Great Day! Duke R. Oliver I ^{His Duchy} 22:15, 15 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Howdy, I think that John H. Kelly in my sandbox is ready for DYK when I put it out, but I want the hook to be

... that John H. Kelly was the youngest Confederate Brigadier General at the time of his appointment at 23, and one of the youngest generals to die during the Civil War at 24?

I know he was one of the youngest to die but I don't have a reference for it, What do I need to do? Thanks and Have A Great Day! Duke R. Oliver I ^{His Duchy} 01:16, 16 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Add the hook without the die section, and then below the hook state you are looking for a ref to add the die section to the hok. maybe someone can find it for you.--Gen. Bedford ^{his Forest} 01:23, 16 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Howdy XIV

Howdy, I think I found a good reference for the one of the youngest generals to die during the Civil War at 24 part of the Hook it sais "The youngest casualty was Edmund Kirby, a twenty-three-year-old New Yorker...he died almost a month later on the day he was promoted brigadier general. Among the Confederates John Herbert Kelly was one of three twenty-four-year-old generals to die." Since I can't show you out of my book here is a link to the reference[1] Thanks and Have A Great Day! Duke R. Oliver I ^{His Duchy} 03:05, 16 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I have added the New Article John H. Kelly to mainspace and DYK. Thanks and Have a Great Day! Duke R. Oliver I ^{His Duchy} 03:37, 16 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

RE: John H. Kelly

What do I need to do to get this article up to a B-Class. Thanks and Have a Great Day! Duke R. Oliver I ^{His Duchy} 03:52, 16 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

It felt like it was missing something, but I couldn't put my finger on it. One of those many times I wish MILHIST would have C class.--Gen. Bedford ^{his Forest} 03:55, 16 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

What part of the Coverage and accuracy part was not met. Thanks and Have a Great Day! Duke R. Oliver I ^{His Duchy} 03:58, 16 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Off Site Attacks

This was found on David Shankbones weblog:

The first was Bedford Crenshaw, User:Bedford (photo, right), who on his Wikipedia User page proclaims the United States the "second greatest country ever." What's the greatest country ever? The pro-slavery Confederate States of America.

Didnt you get in a whole heap of shit for something like this? I wonder if Jim Wales will be as interested in this? Dodad Pro (talk) 15:30, 16 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I placed it on ANI, when Davy was giving me crap. No one cared. Just goes to show there is no equal treatment on Wikipedia, and it is all about internal Wikipedia politics on who is protected and who gets gangraped.--Gen. Bedford ^{his Forest} 17:07, 16 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Just FYI - you might already be aware - Dodad created another ANI thread here. Tan | 39 17:37, 16 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Howdy XV

Howdy, I am both content and happy with creating American Civil War Biography articles for the WikiProject Military History, but I feel like I should be doing more. Have any suggestions. Thanks and Have a Great Day! Duke R. Oliver I ^{His Duchy} 02:50, 17 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Do as much as you feel like at the moment. Take it from my experience; doing something for Wikipedia is liking peeing in your black pants; gives you a warm feeling, but you are not likely to be noticed. If you do get attention, its because someone farted and are looking to blame it on you. So just be happy with what you do.--Gen. Bedford ^{his Forest} 02:55, 17 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the advice! And can I help you on creating other types of articles on the American Civil War. Have a Great Day! Duke R. Oliver I ^{His Duchy} 03:22, 17 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Confederate Memorial in Nicholasville

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Gatoclass (talk) 08:06, 17 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Zolnay picture

Thanks for your message. The image hadn't been used until now. I thought someone was bound to write an article on Zolnay at some point - and now you've done it :-) Mu (talk) 09:38, 17 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Stanford L&N Railroad Depot

On 17 November, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Stanford L&N Railroad Depot, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Cirt (talk) 14:58, 17 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I am ok

Yes I'm ok, I moved and it took me a while to get the internet hooked up, blasted AT&T! -Jahnx (talk) 18:56, 17 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

DYK problem

Hi, Bedford! I have a question about your hook on the article Confederate Monument in Owensboro, here. Can you please address the issue quickly, since the hook is in the expiring noms section? Thanks. Chamal ^talk 13:26, 18 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Howdy XVI

Howdy, can I help you on creating other types of articles on the American Civil War. Thanks and Have a Great Day! Duke R. Oliver I ^{His Duchy} 22:47, 18 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for George Julian Zolnay

On 19 November, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article George Julian Zolnay, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 11:45, 19 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Beaver Wars

Hey Bedford! I have been working the article French and Iroquois Wars. It is part of Military History project. If you should have a chance, could you review it for B class? It should be fairly close. Thanks! Charles Edward (Talk) 13:55, 19 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Confederate Monument in Owensboro

On 19 November, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Confederate Monument in Owensboro, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 23:56, 19 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

DYK Congratulations

I noticed that we have both just reached the 206 DYK creations total to tie the all-time record. Pretty amazing! I'm going to have to pull back from article creation though, so I expect within a day or two, you will be not only the General, but also the all-time DYK king. (Actually the Owensboro DYK may have put you there already.) Congratulations! Cbl62 (talk) 00:03, 20 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yep about Owensboro, and the Murray one will make 208. Thanks.--Gen. Bedford ^{his Forest} 00:09, 20 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Congrats. That's a pretty remarkable accomplishment, and a tremendous contribution to Wikipedia. Cbl62 (talk) 00:19, 20 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Howdy XVII

CONGRATULATIONS! I know you have worked hard and you deserve all the credit for over 206 DYK's Great Work! Have a Great Day! Duke R. Oliver I ^{His Duchy} 13:31, 20 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I just saw this too. Good job! Good luck on your continued FAC, those things take forever apparently. --Banime (talk) 01:18, 21 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. As far as FAC goes, there was a reason I haven't bothered to attain a FAC until now. I wouldn't bother at all except almost all MilHist coordinators have at least 2 FA's and I have none.--Gen. Bedford ^{his Forest} 01:20, 21 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah I'm right there with you. I don't know much about FAs and stuff but I felt strongly enough about this article I was working on to nominate it. Luckily the MilHist project is the best organized project I'm in and it provides a lot of ways for members to see different FACs going on and such so that should help in the long run, even if the FACs take awhile. --Banime (talk) 01:23, 21 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Well, my articles up for review at MilHist tend to get ignored, so I gave up using MilHist for that. Then again, I am always at my best when by myself, so I guess that isn't a surprise.--Gen. Bedford ^{his Forest} 01:27, 21 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, it's true that they don't attract as much interest as others. Perhaps we need to find/bring on some ACW oriented reviewers? That shouldn't be too difficult. --ROGER DAVIES ^talk 05:46, 23 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Message left on the TF page (as I'm sure you've noticed). We must get into the habit of posting ACR alerts there every time. If that doesn't work, impartial messages to ACW members are fine. --ROGER DAVIES ^talk 06:01, 23 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Discussion about Zolnay

Dear Sir,

could you please look at the ongoing discussion about Zolnay and have your say? Thank you. M. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.232.210.171 (talk) 15:14, 20 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

There seems to be an edit war going on with the Zolnay article. Could you perhaps revert it to the original form and lock it down until the third party editors pitch in their two cents? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Camel72 (talk • contribs) 17:59, 21 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Confederate Monument in Murray

On 20 November, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Confederate Monument in Murray, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 18:10, 20 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Howdy XVIII

Howdy, do think that this article in my sandbox is ready for DYK and if so with which hook

...that General James B. Grayson died three months after he joined the Confederacy of pneumonia and tuberculosis, without fighting a single battle?

or

...that Confederate General James B. Grayson was the step-son of Peter Buell Porter and half-brother of Union Colonel Peter A. Porter?

Thanks and Have A Great Day! Duke R. Oliver I ^{His Duchy} 01:43, 23 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yep, ready for DYk and the first hook is way better than the second.--Gen. Bedford ^{his Forest} 05:49, 23 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks and Have a Great Day! Duke R. Oliver I ^{His Duchy} 18:44, 23 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Howdy XIX

Howdy, I have added the article John B. Grayson to the mainspace. Thanks and Have a Great Day! Duke R. Oliver I ^{His Duchy} 21:14, 23 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Coordinator discussions

It would be helpful to have some input on the following discussions, some of which you may have missed:

WT:MHCOORD#Task force adoption - Proposal for filling the last three TF coordinator slots

WT:MHCOORD#Coordinating task forces - Job description re task forces. Some input already but much more welcomed so we can get a summary/checklist in place.

WT:MHCOORD#C-Class: testing the water - Views welcomed on whether in principle Milhist should adopt C-Class.

WT:MHCOORD#A-class article reassessment - Finishing touches on getting the reappraisal review in place.

Very many thanks :) --ROGER DAVIES ^talk 09:50, 24 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Howdy XX

Howdy, can you check and see if the article in my sandbox is ready for DYK, with the hook:

...that Confederate General Henry C. Wayne (pictured) gained a First Class Medal of Mammal Division by the Société impériale zoologique d'acclimatation for his introduction of the Camel to the U.S.

Thanks and Have a Great Day! Duke R. Oliver I ^{His Duchy} 17:32, 26 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Howdy XXI

I have added the article Henry C. Wayne to the mainspace, and DYK. Duke R. Oliver I ^{His Duchy} 21:05, 26 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

New task force

I have created the following task for Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Lebanese Armed Forces task force, I was wondering if you can please accept it and include it under Nations and regions task forces.

Many thanks in advance...
--Zaher1988 (talk) 09:20, 27 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Floyd County

Hi Bedford! Do you happen to have a photo of the Floyd County Courthouse? If so could you upload it for use on the Floyd Country article. If not I am going to try and swing by an get one this weekened. Thanks Charles Edward (Talk) 02:58, 28 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not sure where Floyd's actually is, let alone have a pic for it. I'm stunned how long it took me to get the Clark County one, and that's less than a mile from me. Feel free to take a pic of it.--Gen. Bedford ^{his Forest} 05:18, 28 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks Bedford. I drove around a bit this morning trying to locate it while shopping (I was almost trampled in walmart) I found it on spring street, but don't got my camera. Gonna go back to get it tommorrow. Charles Edward (Talk) 14:20, 28 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Howdy XXII

Howdy, can you check and see if the article in my sandbox is ready for DYK with the hook:

... that after the Civil War Confederate General James Argyle Smith became the Mississippi State Superintendent of Public Education.

Hope you had a great Thanksgiving, Thanks and Have a Great Day! Duke R. Oliver I ^{His Duchy} 18:38, 28 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

It looks OK, but I would go with him being shot through both thighs and surviving as the hook.--Gen. Bedford ^{his Forest} 00:37, 29 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! Lord R. Oliver I ^{His Lordship's Court} 00:40, 29 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Howdy XXIII

Howdy, I have created the article James Argyle Smith but got your message after I made the hook:

... that after the Civil War Confederate General James Argyle Smith (pictured) became the Mississippi State Superintendent of Public Education and Marshal of the Supreme Court of Mississippi?

Should I make an alternate hook or leave this one? Thanks, and have a Great Day! Lord R. Oliver I ^{His Lordship's Court} 00:45, 29 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Make an alt hook, and I'll chime in later.--Gen. Bedford ^{his Forest} 00:46, 29 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Another DYK question

Hey again, I have another DYK question that hopefully you can answer. Me and another editor have been working closely on this newly created article. He was the one who actually created it but we both have worked on it extensively and would like to share a DYK nom for both of us, if that is possible. Do you know if its possible for two editors to get credit for creating or expanding the same DYK? Thanks. --Banime (talk) 01:30, 29 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Yep, you can both share credit.--Gen. Bedford ^{his Forest} 02:23, 29 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Howdy XXIV

Howdy, I'm sorry I have to ask but can you help me please? My userboxes on my userpage are SOOO mest up can you help me fix them? Thanks and Have a Great Day! Lord R. Oliver I ^{His Lordship's Court} 17:44, 29 November 2008 (UTC)[reply]