The 84th RoF RHE's & my 3,000 post!

**BoldHighlander** · 22nd July 10, 02:32 AM

As the start of this photo thread will be my 3,000 post on XMTS, I thought I'd commemorate it in a special manner by paying homage to a fine group of men who are friends & comrades of mine in the Brigade of the American Revolution.

The following photos have been supplied to me over time by the commander & adjutant of the recreated 2nd Battalion of the 84th RoF the Royal Highland Emigrants (Nova Scotia), and I have been given kind permission as a member of the 84th family to share them as I see fit, so I thought the rabble might like to see the kilt etc, worn by some gentlemen who have gone to great lengths to authentically recreate the look of this proud regiment & their ancestors (the majority of the members of this unit in Nova Scotia can trace their genealogies to actual serving members of the regiment from the Rev War era). Many of their local events also take place on the actual sites their ancestors served in as well!

Anyhow, I've gone on long enough. I hope you all enjoy the photos!

Colonel Kim Stacey (US Army, Ret.)
Founder & CIC of the 84th RoF RHE's of North America

Captain Robert Redden - MacKinnon's Co'y (Nova Scotia) - (about 1994).

MacKinnons Co'y (1994) - Fort Sackville in Bedford, Nova Scotia (an original 84th station)

A member of the Light Co'y (Nova Scotia)

Kerry DeLorey (in private's uniform)
Commander - 2nd Bn 84th RoF RHE's (Nova Scotia)

Reverend Rick Walsh, an Anglican Priest (retired),
who is the Chaplain for the 2nd Bn of the 84th RoF (in civilian attire).

Sjt. Mjr. Wm. (Bill) Nelson (left) w/ Todd Braistad (BAR Inspector & The Loyalist Institute)
inspecting the troops at Fort Anne, Nova Scotia (2003)

**BoldHighlander** · 22nd July 10, 02:34 AM

New members being welcomed into the regiment.

New members being inducted & preparing to "kiss the flag".

New members drilling at Fort Anne (2003).

Reverend Rick conducting a drum head field service.

As Reverend Rick describes it on the 84th listserver:
"For services, I wear a full length white surplice with full sleeves, preaching tabs and a black tippet. I have done an 18th cent. communion where they also wore white gloves for most of the service. I use Book of Common Prayer Morning & Evening Prayer from the English BCP with the "S's" changed to "F,s" Nothing like a mifferable finner."

**BoldHighlander** · 22nd July 10, 02:35 AM

Members of the 84th (Grenadier & Pioneer,right, note leather apron) with a 19th century Highlander,
Time Line Encampment (Citadel Hill 2003).

84th Pioneer (left) & Grenadier (right) at Citadel Hill (2003).

84th Campfollowers at Citadel Hill (2003).

Grenadier Private (left) & Pioneer Corporal (right) of the 84th RoF
at Citadel Hill (2003).

18th & 19th reenactors at the Time Line Encampment, Citadel Hill (2003).

**BoldHighlander** · 22nd July 10, 02:36 AM

The 2nd Bn of the 84th RoF RHE's (Grenadiers).

Pulling teeth in the camp of the 84th RoF RHE's!

84th Campfollowers in a more rustic setting.

A Highlander of the 84th RoF charging the rebels (2002 skirmish).

Night fire - Pioneer (left) & Lights (right).

A Light firing his musket.

Night fire!
Royal Artillery brass 3 pounder & 84th RoF Lights.

**BoldHighlander** · 22nd July 10, 02:37 AM

The 2nd Bn of the 84th RoF RHE's (Grenadiers) on board the sailing ship Hector, at Pictou, Nova Scotia.

Historically, elements of the 84th stationed in Nova Scotia did in fact serve aboard ships as "marines".

**Jock Scot** · 22nd July 10, 02:57 AM

Thank you for the super pictures above. May I take this opportunity, on this milestone event of 3000 posts, to say that I very much enjoy your imput here and long may it continue. Thank you.

**BoldHighlander** · 22nd July 10, 03:00 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Thank you for the super pictures above. May I take this opportunity to say on this milestone event, of 3000 posts, to say that I very much enjoy your imput here and long may it continue. Thank you.

Thanks Jock!

And at the risk of sounding like a mutual admiration society ( ),
I feel the same towards you my friend!

**Jock Scot** · 22nd July 10, 03:06 AM

Originally Posted by BoldHighlander

Thanks Jock!

And at the risk of sounding like a mutual admiration society ( ),
I feel the same towards you my friend!

You were always "quick on the draw"! Your reply came well before I had time to adjust my original post!!!!!!!!

**Sir William** · 22nd July 10, 03:43 AM

Great photos. I used to do the 71st (Fraser's) Highlanders in years past and your photos bring back a lot of memories. I also did the 77th (Montgomeries) for the F&I War.

For the next few days I'm touring the Revolutionary War in the Mohawk Valley where the 84th participated (as I'm sure you know).

**BoldHighlander** · 22nd July 10, 03:58 AM

Originally Posted by Sir William

For the next few days I'm touring the Revolutionary War in the Mohawk Valley where the 84th participated (as I'm sure you know).

Cool!

I don't know if you've ever read them, but if you get a chance find copies of:

Rebellion in the Mohawk Valley: the St. Leger Expedition of 1777

The Flockey: the Defeat of the Tory uprising in the Schoharie Valley

and my personal favorite:
The Burning of the Valleys: Daring Raids from Canada against the New York Frontier in the Fall of 1780

all three are authored by Gavin K. Watt, noted Canadian historian of the Loyalist cause, and founder of the BAR's KRRNY.

Their all great, but I really like Burning of the Valleys, almost entirely a Loyalist operation with units such as the King's Yorkers, Butler's Rangers, Brant's Volunteers, the King's Rangers, and the 84th RoF, as well as elements of Jaegers, the 8th (Kings) Regt, etc were all involved. Anyhow, check them out if you can.