The Crow's Nest

THE CROW'S NEST

To date there have been 17 issues of The Crow's Nest. Below is an index of the contents of each issue. If you wish to purchase a copy of those still available you should contact the Secretary.

Volume 1, Number 1

Front cover – 'The Decision' by Bill Holm
Editorial – Kevin Galvin outlined the aim of the newsletter and introduced the articles.
Presidents Message – Francis Taunton produced a one-page message to members.
Chairman’s Message – Lawrence Sherrington told of his amazement of how the CAGB had grown as an informal gathering to a fully pledged organisation.
Battlefield News from the Superintendent – Neil Mangum.
Black Hills Expedition 1874 – Introduced by Peter Russell, although not formally credited to him.
The Deer Rutting Moon Gathering on 18 November 2000 and Agenda for Meeting 5 May 2001 – Peter Russell.
Book Review – Little Big Horn by Robert Nightengale reviewed by Francis Taunton.
British Custeriana Series – Kevin Galvin.
Association Notices.
Origin of the Crow’s Nest.
Decision at the Crow’s Nest – Brian Pohanka.

Volume 1, Number 2

Front Cover – 'The Decision' by Bill Holm.
Editorial – Kevin Galvin concentrated on the 125^th Anniversary and Staff Ride.
The Decision – Why Bill Holm produced this excellent piece of art.
Meetings in London and York – Peter Russell described the two meetings held on the 17 March 2001 and 5 May 2001.
Battlefield News from the Superintendent – Neil Mangum.
Whose Last Stand? – John Gould. A personal view of the events at the 125^th Anniversary.
Riders of the Rosebud Range – Francis Taunton described the ride on horseback to cover the battle of the Rosebud.
Exercise Western Trail 2001 – Terry Hurley in conjunction with Lt Col Hugh Taylor (Ministry of Defence) gave another view of the Staff Ride.
From Beecher Island to Summit Springs – John Statham described his visit to a number of locations including the Kidder Massacre site.
Book Review – Facts about Custer and the Battle of the Little Big Horn by Jerry Russell reviewed by Michael Barrett.
Back cover – Photographs of the 125^th Anniversary.

Volume 2, Number 1

Front cover – 'The Sniper' by David Shanahan
Editorial – Kevin Galvin covered the contents and controversary regarding Kidder.
Biography – David Shanahan – Artist
The Deer Rutting Moon Gathering 17 November, 2001 – Peter Russell provided news on the event that had included presentations on the 125^th Anniversary, Staff Ride and the Big Hole Fight.
Rubbing Out Longhair: An Examination of the Indian Story in 1876 – Rod Thomas followed up his talk on 17 March 2001 with this article on how Indian art tells the story of the battle from the Indians perspective.
He Thought His Ancestors Came From Orkney – Peter Russell’s article on Custer’s Orkney connection.
Treaty Obligations and the Sioux War of 1876 – Francis Taunton.
Orders For Custer – John Statham followed up his travel diary in Issue 2 with this article on Kidder.
Book Reviews – 3 reviews on:
A Dispatch to Custer: The Tragedy of Lieutenant Kidder by Randy Johnson and Nancy Allen reviewed by Kevin Galvin;
Flashman and the Redskins by George MacDonald Fraser by Mike Martin;
Heartsong by James Welch reviewed by Ken Doran.
The Premonition by Don Striver.
Back cover – Cooke and the Scouts and Taking the Greys both by David Shanahan

Volume 2, Number 2

Front cover – Mari Bolen’s sculpture of Custer
Editorial – Kevin Galvin main theme Custer Industry plus normal introduction to articles and reviews.
Biography – Mari Bolen .
People in the News.
The Planting Moon Gathering 18 May, 2002 – Peter Russell.
The Kidder Debate Continues – Letter from Don Fisk.
The Kidder Memorial Plaque – Peter Russell.
Meeting of Scottish Members – Ken Doran.
A Celebration of the American West – Mark Gallear describes his visit to the Royal Armouries in Leeds, which included a sketch on Sgt Charles Windolph’s recollections of the battle.
A Tribute to Neil Mangum – Kevin Galvin pays tribute to Neil Mangum on his move from LBH to Arizona and for what he achieved at the battlefield.
From Bungay to the Little Bighorn – Peter Russell’s three page article on Frederick Nursey who was a member of F Company and died with Custer’s command.
The Fate of Company F – Peter Russell describes the fate of F Company commanded by Captain Yates and the British connection.
Custer’s Vision – Jerry Brown articulates the vision of events that Custer might have envisaged on the 25 June 1876.
Film/Video Review – Darrell Dorgan’s documentary of Fort Abraham Lincoln entitled The Western Edge is reviewed by Mike Martin.
Book Reviews:
The Mystery of E Troop by Gregory Michno reviewed by Francis Taunton is an in-depth 4-page analysis of the book;
Tom Custer: Ride to Glory by Carl Day reviewed by Rosemary Pardoe;
The Fatal Environment by Richard Slotkin reviewed by Mike Christian.
Statement of Account 1 June 2001 – 31 May 2002
Back cover – Colour adaptation of Black and White map from John Gray’s book Custer’s Last Campaign depicting locations of grave markers on the battlefield.

Volume 3, Number 1

Front cover – Michael Nunnally painting of Custer as he might have appeared on the day of the battle.
Editorial – Kevin Galvin opened with tribute to the late Dee Brown and continued the theme of the Custer industry plus comments on articles and reviews.
Biography – Michael Nunnally – Artist – Kevin Galvin
E-Mail to the Editor – Comments on Book Reviews by Linda Terrell.
Respectable Laundresses of the 7th – extract from The Times.
Appointment of Vice-Presidents – two biographies of Derek Batten and Joan Croy.
People in the News.
Governor’s Invitation – Invitation from Governor of North Dakota.
The Deer Rutting Moon Gathering November 2002 – Peter Russell.
Custer’s Sergeant Major – William Sharrow – Peter Russell.
Winners of the West.
Toške Lakotiya Eyapi Hwo? [How do you say it in Lakota?] – Tim O’Sullivan.
Lakota – The Language of the Sioux – Harry Seabourne.
Casting Custer – Jimmy Perry plus bibliography of Jimmy Perry and photograph.
Book Reviews:
Custer’s Southern Officer by John Mackintosh and reviewed by Francis Taunton, which is about the life of one of the least controversial officers of the 7th Cavalry, Captain George Wallace;
In His Brother’s Shadow: Tom Custer by Roy Bird reviewed by Rosemary Pardoe;
Scalp Dance by Thomas Goodrich reviewed by Mike Martin.
Back cover – Michael Nunnally artwork, a cameo of officers of the 7th.

Volume 3, Number 2

Front cover – ‘Victory Celebrations’ by David Shanahan.
Editorial – Kevin Galvin. Linked the two dedications in the USA and Editors trip to Civil War Battlefields plus introduction to articles and reviews.
Letter to Editor – Tom O’Neill discusses Deep Ravine and suggests the debate should be put to sleep.
Report on Lecture by Barbara Sutteer a past NPS at LBH who gave a lecture at the Royal Armouries in Leeds in May 2003 – Mike Christian.
People in the News
It’s Playing Our Tune (But only on Fridays!) - Kendal Town Hall Clock plays Gary Owen every Friday – this report by Mike Christian.
The Planting Moon Gathering, 17 May 2003 – Peter Russell.
From Bear Butte to the Little Bighorn by Neil Gilbert.
Yes! Let Me Like A Soldier Fall by John Mackintosh.
The Man Behind the Ridge by Kevin Connelly.
Kevin Connelly alias Sergeant Jeremiah Finley
Kidder Party Memorial Plaque Dedication by Randy Johnson.
Book Reviews:
In Search of Libbie Custer: A Wounded Thing Must Die by Jeremy Poolman and reviewed by Mike Martin;
Custer, Black Kettle and the Fight on the Washita by Charles Brill and reviewed by Kevin Galvin;
American by Blood by Andrew Huebner reviewed by Derek Ware.
Statement of Account 1 June 2002 – 31 May 2003.
Back cover – Photographs taken by Sandy Barnard at Indian Memorial Dedication.

Volume 4, Number 1

Front cover – ‘Here Fell Custer’ by Eric von Schimdt.
Editorial – included tribute to Jerry Russell.
Letter to the Editor from Peter Harrision.
Biography – Eric von Schimdt – Artist – Kevin Galvin
2004 Super Bowl Winner's Ancestor – Peter Russell.
People in the News.
The Deer Rutting Moon Gathering on 15 November 2003 – Mike Christian and Peter Russell.
Yr Unig Gymro – The Lone Welshman [Sgt James] by Peter Russell.
Fate of the Grey Horse Troop – Peter Russell describes the fate of E Company commanded by Captain Smith and the British connection.
Scottsville on the James – Peter Russell.
Mark Kellogg – The 7th Cavalry's First Embedded Reporter – Sandy Barnard.
A Dane Who Survived the Little Big Horn Fight [Jans Mollar] by Leif Rudi .
Book Review – Custer Victorious by Gregory Urwin reviewed by Kevin Galvin.
Back cover – ‘Here Fell Custer’ by Eric von Schimdt.

Volume 4, Number 2

Front cover – ‘Trumpeter Fisher and Lt Hodgson’ by Ralph Heinz.
Editorial – Once again the death of a member – Colin Taylor – featured in the opening paragraph. The rest of the Editorial highlighted the contents and eluded to a possible future article comparing the Sioux War of 1876 with the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879.
Colin Taylor Tribute by Barry Johnson.
Biography – Ralph Heinz – Artist – by Kevin Galvin.
The Planting Moon Gathering on 15 May 2004 – Mike Christian and Peter Russell.
Custer’s Osage Scouts by Arthur Shoemaker.
Custer’s Quartermaster Sergeant – T W Causby by Peter Russell.
Book Reviews:
Frontier Soldier by William F. Zimmer reviewed by John Robinson
Massacres of the Mountains by J. P. Dunn reviewed by Mike Martin
Opening of NMAI – Tracy Potter.
What the Papers Say – Extracts from Daily Mirror and Bismarck Tribune.
UK CAGB Visit the Northern Plains – Photographic Record.
People in the News.
CAGB Members meet in Ǻlborg – Richard Pratt
Statement of Account 1 June 2003 – 31 May 2004.
Back cover – Opening of NMAI photographs.

Volume 5, Number 1

Front cover – ‘Captain Keogh and Lieutenant Porter of I Troop’ by Mike Schreck.
Editorial – Highlighted a milestone of producing same number of issues as The Guidon.
Letter to the Editor regarding Guns at the Little Big Horn.
Biography – Mike Schreck – Artist – by Kevin Galvin.
The Origins and Ethos of the CAGB – Kevin Galvin.
The Deer Rutting Moon Gathering, 13 November 2004 – Mike Christian and Peter Russell.
Back to the Beginning – Little Big Horn Revisited 2004 – Derek Batten.
The Final Moments of "Wild I" – Mike Martin
A Dane Who survived the Little Big Horn Fight – Leif Rudi Ernst.
The Battle of Appomattox Station – Peter Russell.
California Joe.
A Visit to the NMAI – Kevin Galvin
Publications.
They Call Him, "The Man Who follows Native American Indians".
Book Reviews:
The Springfield Carbine on the Western Frontier by Kenneth Hammer reviewed by Barry C. Johnson;
The Man Who Survived Custer's Last Stand – Billy Heath by Vincent J. Genovese reviewed by Derek Ware;
Sole Survivor – An Examination of the Frank Finkel Narrative by Douglas W. Ellington reviewed by Derek Ware;
Forgotten Scottish Heroes reviewed by Peter Russell.
Back cover – 'Myles Keogh' by Gerry Stevenson

Volume 5, Number 2

Front cover – ‘His Brother’s Keeper’ by Mark Churms.
Editorial – Once again the death of a member – Brian Pohanka, featured in the opening paragraph.
Biography Mark Churms – Historical Artist
Congratulations from President of CHBMA – Copy of letter from Rod Thomas to congratulate CAGB on reaching 5^th Anniversary
Letters to the Editor – Letters from Lee Noyes on the subject of the Springfield Rifle, Tom O’Neil on Wild I and Barry Johnson and origins of claims that Keogh used his swagger stick to ‘beat’ his soldiers.
The Planting Moon Gathering, 21 May 2005 – Mike Christian and Peter Russell.
News from North of the Border by Ken Doran.
Brian Caldwell Pohanka – An Obituary by Francis Taunton.
People in the News.
Magnificent Obsession by Derek Ware.
My Life as an Irish Dragoon (Article on being a living historian playing Myles Keogh) by Bill Rini.
The Seventh’s Quartermaster by Barry Johnson.
Book Review: Red Sabbath by Robert Kershaw reviewed by Francis Taunton.
Statement of Account 1 June 2004 – 31 May 2005
Back cover – Re-enactment 2005 photographs.

Volume 6, Number 1

Front cover – ‘The Seventh: Friend and Foe’ by David Todd
Editorial – Kevin Galvin
Letter to the Editor from Mike Martin
Biography David Todd – Artist
Biography Paul Smiley – Artist
The Deer Rutting Moon Gathering, 12 November 2005 – Mike Christian and Peter Russell
The Seventh’s Quartermaster [Henry J. Nowlan] by Barry C. Johnson
House named after Nowlan at Fort Huachuca by Kevin Galvin
The Elusive Henry Holden by Peter Russell
Book Review: US Army in the Plains Indian Wars 1851-91 by Clayton K. S. Chun reviewed by Francis Taunton
Back cover – ‘Custer’ by Paul Smiley

Volume 6, Number 2

Front cover –‘No Way Out’ by David Shanahan.
Editorial – Kevin Galvin
From the Chairman
People in the News
The Planting Moon Gathering, 20 May 2006
The Lost Scalp of Delos G. Sanbertson – an investigation by Peter Harrison
Doug Scott at the British Library – Derek Batten
The 130^th Anniversary – Megan Reece
Photographs from the Anniversary weekend – Photographs taken by Kevin Galvin (Centrespread)
Intuitive Vision v Practical Realities: Custer at the Little Bighorn. An article first published by the US Army Combat Studies Institute. Written by Major William A. L. Campsey
Nowlan Speaks – a short piece on a letter written by Nowlan to Miss Keogh by Elisabeth Kimber.
Nowlan at Fort Huachuca – chronicles from post records Nowlan’s time at this post by Kevin Galvin
Book Reviews – 2 reviews on:
Showdown at Little Big Horn by Dee Brown reviewed by Kevin Galvin;
Dog Soldier Justice by Jeff Broome reviewed by Kevin Galvin.
Film Review – Custer’s Last Fight by Stuart McCloy.
Statement of Account 1 June 2005 – 31 May 2006
Back cover – Photograph of Godalming Parish Church, Surrey taken by Peter Russell and inset photograph of Charles DeRudio who married Eliza Booth at the church in 1855.

Volume 7, Number 1

Front cover – ‘Get ‘Em Boys’ by Jerry Thomas
Editorial - Kevin Galvin
Biography Jerry Thomas – Artist
Biography Andy Amato – Artist
The Deer Rutting Moon Gathering, 11 November 2006
Trip of a Lifetime by Gordon Richard
The Slain Sergeant [Frederick Wyllyams] by Peter Russell
Frederick Wyllyams: The Photograph by Gary Leonard
Dr. William Abraham Bell by Peter Russell
Custer’s Mission for Benteen by Mike Fox
Re-Riding the 1876 Custer Trail by Michael “Buck” Clark
Mystery Mancunian drowns in Missouri River [Thomas Tattersfield] by John Tattersfield
Documentary Review: A Good Day to Die by Mike Barrett
Back cover – ‘Custer’ by Andy Amato

Volume 7, Number 2

Front cover – ‘Thus Far and No Further’ by Rick Reeves
Editorial – Kevin Galvin
Biography – Rick Reeves – Artist
Biography – Kenneth Ferguson – Artist
Letter to the Editor from Barry Wyllyams
E-mail to the Editor from C. Lee Noyes
Custer in Monroe with War of 1812 Veterans? – a photograph
The Moon When the Green Grass is Up Gathering, 9 June 2007
Riding in the Hoof Prints of History by Derek Ware
The Bangor Experience by Derek Batten
The Little Bighorn Alive and Well in British Schools by Robin Sadler, with introduction by Kevin Galvin
Men from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland who served with the 7 th U.S. Cavalry Regiment at the time of the Battle of the Little Big Horn – 25 & 26 June 1876 [A schedule of all 64 members plus notes] by Peter Russell
Benteen’s Route and Timing by Mike Fox
Cracking the Horsewhip Story by Peter Harrison
Statement of Account 1 June 2006 – 31 May 2007
Back cover – ‘Brave Bear’ by Kenneth Ferguson

Volume 8, Number 1

Front cover ‘The Victor’ by Michael Schrek
From the Chairman – includes portraits of all five Committee members
Editorial – Kevin Galvin
Emails to the Editors from Mike Fox (Custer’s Mission for Benteen); Don Fisk (Benteen’s Route and Timing) and Steve Goldsmith (Custer and the War of 1812 Veterans)
Where was Custer in June 1870? By Peter Russell
The Deer Rutting Moon Gathering, 10 November 2007
“A Fortnight with Sheridan”: Keogh and the 1868 Campaign’ by Elisabeth Kimber
He Died With Keogh [Felix J. Pitter] by Peter Russell
The Bangor Experience – Again by Lawrence Sherrington
The Little Big Horn Alive and Well in British Schools – Part 2 by Daniel Roberts, with introduction by Kevin Galvin
“Lame White Man Fell Near Here” or The History of the Warrior Markers at Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument and How the Markers Almost Never Happened by Bob Reece
Book Review: Touched by Fire: The Life, Death, and Mythic Afterlife of George Armstrong Custer by Louise Barnett reviewed by Kevin Galvin
Back cover – Warrior Markers at the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument – six photographs by Bob Reece and one by Kevin Galvin

Volume 8, Number 2

Front Cover – ‘Crazy Horse Sacred Warrior’ by Michael Gentry
Editorial – Kevin Galvin
Biography – Michael Gentry – Artist
The Planting Moon Gathering, 10 May 2008 – Gary Leonard
Thoughts Whilst on the Custer Re-ride 2008 by Derek Ware
No Ordinary Trooper: The Extraordinary Life of Private James Pym by Peter Russell
Crazy Horse – “… one of the most remarkable men of his remarkable race …” by Kevin Galvin
80th Anniversary of the Death of the Man from Markinch [Peter Thompson] by Peter Russell
Book Reviews:
In Custer’s Shadow: Marcus Reno by Ronald Nichols reviewed by Derek Ware;
Custer’s Thorn: The Life of Frederick W. Benteen by Jules C. Ladenheim reviewed by Gary Leonard.
Statement of Account 1 June 2007 – 31 May 2008
Back cover – ‘Strange Man of the Lakota, Crazy Horse, Oglala Lakota, circa 1876’ by Kenneth Ferguson

Volume 9, Number 1

Front Cover – ‘Before the Little Big Horn’ by Howard Terpning
From the Chairman
Editorial – Kevin Galvin
Biography – Howard Terpning – Artist
No Ordinary Trooper: Private James Pym
E-mail to the Editor
“…a desperate situation required a desperate effort …”
Pym’s application for an Army Pension
Letters to the Editors: John Harvey and Derek Batten
The Deer Rutting Moon Gathering, 8 November 2009 – Gary Leonard
Peter Harrison (1947-2009) – Obituary by Gary Leonard
Take the Gatling Guns, by George by Donald Fisk JD
Keogh’s Private Gettysburg Battle by Elisabeth Kimber
Black Elk – An Indian Life by Harry Seabourne
Captain Frederick W. Benteen’s Disobedience at the Little Bighorn – Part 1: The Case for the Prosecution – a transcript of the debate held at the 8 November Gathering 2008.
Book Review: Crazy Horse: A Lakota Life by Kingsley Bray reviewed by Francis B. Taunton
Back cover – 'Black Elk' by Bernard John

Volume 9, Number 2

Synopsis to follow

Custer Association of Great Britain