A THIRD H.M.A.???!!! (Edited)

[umrgolf]

Josh and I returned to our latest site that has been good to the two of us recently. I got a faint signal bouncing around the mid 40's in the vicinity of where the other two H.M.A.'s were recovered, lo and behold, a third I decided to leave this one with most of the dirt caked on and H.M.A. visible for display. One of the replies to the last thread from a former local hunter stated that he had heard of 8 H.M.A.'s being dug (including our 2). I think it's safe to say an entire coat was discarded in this area so there should be a couple more nearby. Also came away with my best seated dime to date (1877).

Side note- after closer inspection, the buttons are two different variations. The one from yesterday has a slanted left side on the building and thinner letters. For a better view, check out this link and you will see the differences.
http://www.relicman.com/buttons/zArchiveButtonConStatesVirginiaFSchool.htm

H.M.A. #3










Dirty Finds


1877 Seated Liberty Dime (ended up having great detail w/ gray patina)




Group (H.M.A., 1877 Seated Dime, skeleton key, marble, 1830's Eagle A cuff, 1700's Tombac)

 

[metalev4]

I didnt get the email. Try and send it again if you will

metalev@yahoo.com

 

[umrgolf]

Re: I didnt get the email. Try and send it again if you will

metalev@yahoo.com

Hey man, sent a message to that address about 3 hours ago

 

[birdman]

Keep going ,may be a 4th out there . Awesome finds dude,simply awesome.

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

damn dude! WOW!

 

[umrgolf]

Keep going ,may be a 4th out there . Awesome finds dude,simply awesome.

damn dude! WOW!

Thanks fellas Hope there is another birdman

 

[cntrydncr1]

Jeff it couldn't happen to a nicer duo!! It also shows me that I suck at detecting!!!! I couldnt find anything and you are finding this great stuff in the same field. Next time I hunt with you, please place the good stuff right on the top so i can find it!!! congrats my friend!

 

[{Sentinel}]

Yep, TODAY'S the DAY! Gonna find that 4th H.M.A.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

AMAZING !!
You continue to amaze me with your outstanding finds!

Your the man Jeff!

The buttons are beautiful.

 

[Sgtrock]

Well done gentlemen.

I am sure there are a few more lurking underneath the soil.

I am curious though about the variation..interesting (as I look up to the ceiling pondering)...ooops...thinking too much is giving me a headache.

It would be very cool to trace some of the battle ground based upon any existing accounts and current land marks.

I will delve into my C.W. library and see if I can come up with anything and send it off to you.

Be Well.

A littler bit about Gen Ewell:

In 1861, he became captain of the college militia. Enlistments in the Confederate States Army depleted the student body and on May 10, 1861, the faculty voted to close the College for the duration of the conflict. The College Building was used as a Confederate barracks and later as a hospital, first by Confederate, and later Union forces.

Although he had been opposed to secession for Virginia, during the American Civil War, he joined the regular forces. The 32nd Virginia Infantry was accepted into Confederate service on July 1, 1861 after it had been formed for local defense at Hampton by Ewell from several local militia units from Elizabeth City County, Warwick County, York County, and James City County.[3] He was commissioned as a Colonel in the Confederate Army.[4] In 1861 and 1862, under General John B. Magruder and the Army of the Peninsula, Ewell had the primary responsibility for developing and constructing the Williamsburg Line, a line of defensive fortifications across the Virginia Peninsula east of Williamsburg anchored by College Creek a tributary of the James River on the south and Queen's Creek, a tributary of the York River on the north. A series of 14 redoubts were built along the line, with the earthen Fort Magruder at the junction of the two main loads leading from the lower Peninsula to the east, the Williamsburg-Yorktown Road, and the Lee's Mill Road.[5]

Following the Battle of Williamsburg on May 5, 1862 during the Peninsula Campaign, with 3,800 Confederate and Union casualties, Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary were occupied by the Union Army. The Brafferton building of the College was used for a time as quarters for the commanding officer of the Union garrison occupying the town. On September 9, 1862, drunken soldiers of the 5th Pennsylvania Cavalry set fire to the College Building,[6] purportedly in an attempt to prevent Confederate snipers from using it for cover. Much damage was done to the community during the Union occupation, which lasted until September 1865.

After the Battle of Williamsburg, Ewell left the 32nd Virginia Infantry to join the staff of General Joseph E. Johnston.[4] He was later adjutant to his younger brother, General Richard S. Ewell, who was a senior commander under Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee.

 

[civilman1]

Yep, TODAY'S the DAY! Gonna find that 4th H.M.A.

And probably another half dime......

 

[Nate in Ga]

sick life lol, congrats