As we kick off another major story arc, we thought it might be a good time to engage in a bit of shameless self-promotion.

There might be some of you who are just starting to listen here as we start in on the Chattanooga story arc, so we want to let you know there are several ways for you to help support the podcast if you feel so moved.

But there's our tea public storefront where you can purchase t-shirts and other stuff, or you can make a one-time donation through the website, or you can support us on a monthly basis over at Patreon by signing up for the StrawFit Brigade.

There's a link on the podcast website that will take you to our tea public storefront, and hey, with it being summertime and people being out and about, what better way to show your fan of the show than with an official podcast t-shirt.

Then those one-time donations are always appreciated, and you can make a secure donation by going to the podcast website and following the prompts to do that through PayPal.

And no, you don't actually need to have a PayPal account to make a donation, since we've had some of you ask about that.

And that brings us to the StrawFit Brigade. And that's just the fun name we came up with for the folks who support the podcast on a monthly basis over on Patreon.

Your financial support helps us out, and you get access to tons of members' episodes. In fact, we just recently released members' episode number 143.

Anyway, you can find information about joining the StrawFit Brigade if, yes, you guessed it, if you go to the podcast website, and click at the top of the main page where it says Patreon slash StrawFit Brigade.

Also, at the website, you can find info about us and photos of us, if you're curious what we look like, and an email address if you'd like to contact us.

So, what is the podcast website? Well, it's www.civilwarpodcast.org.

And last but not least, you can help us out by word of mouth, which we here is still the best advertising. So if you enjoy the podcast, please tell others about it.

But if you don't like it, just keep that to yourself.

Rich.

Headquarters. Army of Tennessee.

Field of Chikamaga. September 22nd, 1863.

It has pleased Almighty God to reward the valor and endurance of our troops by giving to our arms a complete victory over the enemy's superior numbers.

Honor is due and is rendered unto him who giveeth not the battle to the strong.

Soldiers, after two days of severe battle proceeded by heavy and important outpost affairs, you have stormed the barricades and breastworks of the enemy.

And driven before you in confusion and disorder and army largely superior in numbers. And whose constant theme was your demoralization and whose constant boast was your defeat.

Your patient endurance under privations and your fortitude and your valor displayed at all times and under all trials have been properly rewarded.

Your commander acknowledges his obligations and promises to you in advance the country's gratitude.

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