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LEGIONARY a Publication of the Sons of Confederate Veterans Lt THE July 2004 LEGIONARY A Publication of the Sons of Confederate Veterans Lt. Gen. Wade Hampton Camp #273 Columbia, South Carolina “A Fraternal Organization of Southern Men” Camp Compatriot Going Overseas Orr’s Rifles Flag Lt. Gen. Wade Hampton Camp Compa- triot William R. Hollingsworth Jr. has been Back on Display called to active duty. Compatriot Hollingsworth, a colonel in the USAR, will be deployed to Afghanistan at Relic Room for one year, beginning August 2004, as This summer the South Carolina Con- a part of “Operation Enduring Freedom.’’ federate Relic Room has, for the first time Compatriot Hollingsworth will be stationed since relocating in 2002, returned the reg- at Bagram Air Base, (North of Kabul, the imental colors of Orr’s Rifles to display. capital of Afghanistan). The Orr’s Rifles flag, a treasured arti- He will assist in the day-to-day op- fact of South Carolina’s military history, erations and the command and control of features a Palmetto with 11 fronds. ‘Task Force Victory’ which will consist of The fronds symbolize 11 seceded states 1,000-plus troops. from the “root” of South Carolina’s seces- The task force mission is to conduct sion. On the reverse is a First National civil-military operations throughout Af- and assist the Afghans in running their own Flag. ghanistan by helping to rebuild the nation government. Flag, page 7 Author, UDC Leader to Address Hampton Camp on A.H. Gladden Ms. Edie Purvis, past-president of the man’s order to take the Palace of Chapulte- For his part, Gladden was presented Columbia chapter of the UDC and author pec and Mexico City, Gladden turned to his some fine swords by the State of South of The Gallent Gladden, about Confederate troops and shouted, “Come on boys, we’ll Carolina and the City of Charleston. These General A.H. Gladden, will be the speaker try it.” were given “as an offering for the people’s for the July meeting of the Lt. Gen. Wade Gladden’s troops were disputed every gratitude for the most signal public ser- Hampton Camp. The following is taken step of the way, with more than 2,000 Mex- vices...as a testimonial of her appreciation from an article by Ms. Purvis. ican muskets defending the capital, Mexico of the distinguished ability and bravery ew people know the life of Addley City. “The Palmetto Flag,” General Quit- manifested as “Chief of the Palmetto Regi- Hogan Gladden, the gallant com- man said, “was the first that floated over ment.” Fmander of the Palmetto Regiment the gates of the city before the smoke had A military man by instinct, Gladden and hero of the Mexican War and War Be- ceased to curl over the brave victors.” South was also a molder of men, as well as an tween the States. Carolina’s Palmetto Regiment claimed the affectionate and devoted father to his only In response to Gen. John Anthony Quit- honor. Gladden, page 2 Arkansas Woman Identified as Confederate Widow LEXA, Ark. - With the announcement covery of 89-year-old Maudie Cecelia last month of the death of Alberta Martin Hopkins of Lexa, Ark. Her first husband of Alabama, the nation marked the loss of was William M. Cantrell of the Virginia “the last Confederate widow,” as she was Infantry, and Mrs. Hopkins is very much inevitably identified. Mrs. Martin’s first alive, although in poor health. husband, William Jasper Martin, had been A quiet lady, less than 5 feet tall, she re- a Confederate soldier in his youth, and she mains quite unimpressed by her historical cared for the aging veteran until his death. status, which to her is simply a long-ago But caution is advised before referring to part of her life. She was merely William Maudie Hopkins of Lexa, Ark., believed to the someone as the “last” of anything. Cantrell’s wife. last surviving Confederate Widow. The best proof of that is the recent dis- Widow, page 4 Battle For Columbia Preparations Already Underway ith the summer midpoint now Allow me to explain the arrangement past, we will very soon begin lay- with Seawell’s so everyone will better un- ing plans for the second edition Commander’s Corner derstand our financial dilemma. The Camp W is able to secure a very fine meeting place of the Battle for Columbia. It seems like just yesterday that we successfully completed By Jeff O’Cain every month, but the meeting room is NOT a hectic three-month Herculean effort to FREE. Each month we attempt to estimate produce our inaugural living-history BFC attendance and establish a minimum num- event. Camp in the past, and we should all consider ber of meals which Seawell’s will prepare. Well, gents...it’s time to begin again, but following his lead. Well done, Bob. The room size provided by Seawell’s is fortunately we are blessed with more time Our thoughts and prayers go with past- based on the number of meals guaranteed. In to plan, develop and promote the 2005 edi- Camp Cmdr. Col. Bill Hollingsworth as he exchange for guaranteeing a certain number tion. I know many of you are anxious to get prepares for duty in Afghanistan. Bill will of meals, we are provided with a very fine started. We learned a considerable number command a 1,000-man brigade unit which facility to conduct our meeting each month. of lessons this past year and will apply this will continue to build infrastructure to help The $12 cost for the buffet meal multiplied knowledge to the BFC 2005. improve the lives of the Afghan people. by the minimum head count guaranteed pro- Even with the huge amount of very posi- God’s speed and we pray for your safe re- vides Seawell’s with the necessary revenue tive “press” from BFC 2004, we still have turn, Bill. to additionally give us the meeting room, much to do to insure it matures into a solid The 2004 National SCV Reunion & Gen- tables, chairs, restrooms, utilities, parking, community-based living-history event. eral Convention will be held July 28-31 in head table, microphone and sound, registra- In contrast to our first BFC effort, we will Dalton, Ga. Your Camp will be substantially tion tables, Quartermaster tables and all the have ample time to insure the 2005 event is represented, and I look forward to issuing a other amenities we have come to enjoy. widely and effectively promoted and publi- complete report upon our return. Many im- The big problem, gentlemen, is that not cized. We will additionally have a “School portant Constitutional amendments affect- enough of us are actually eating! Since & Education Program” for at least one and ing the future of the SCV will be considered January we have seen relatively good at- perhaps two days prior to the actual “Battle” along with election of new leaders. tendance but a very low number of meals days. I cannot emphasize enough that these Our fine young Camp stalwarts, Kyle are served. Last month the June attendance important areas are vital to our overall suc- Killian and Sam Brown, represented us at was 97 but only 43 meals were served. With cess for 2005 and beyond. the second annual Sam Davis Youth Camp a conservative 70 meals called in, we lost So, we must soon organize two very this year. We will look forward to a report of nearly $400! Seawell’s is doing a fine job strong and effective committees to devel- their activities and experiences. for us, but they are in the catering business op comprehensive strategies for “Promo- The flags on Hwy 1 between I-26 and and must serve meals to turn a profit. tions, Marketing & Publicity” as well as the I-20 have been renewed. We owe a special They will only set up for a maximum 20 “School & Education Program.” I ask ALL thanks to Mark Irwin, Eddie Killian and Don persons above the called-in meal estimate. It Camp members to consider stepping forward Gordon for this initiative on Father’s Day. If is not in their business interest to provide us and volunteering to share in one of these es- you haven’t seen them or taken a look lately, a large meeting room and only charge for a sential BFC duties. So please don’t “look go by and see a truly beautiful site - three very few meals. I think everyone can under- left and right” waiting for someone else to Confederate flags waving handsomely for stand their business situation. step up. You can make a serious difference all to see, 24/7! I encourage everyone to take part in the in the BFC 2005, and both committees will IMPORTANT! Our Camp has been fac- buffet as it is our only way of affording a need many men (and ladies) to be effective ing a very serious monthly crisis of late. Our fine meeting place like Seawell’s. Keep in and successful. meal count has been substantially below our mine that the “$12 meal” cost also pays for Congratulations go out to past-Lt. Cmdr. meeting attendance level, and we are losing a superior meeting facility and all the sup- Bob Davis who is now a Division Life literally hundreds of dollars every meeting port that goes with it. Member. Bob has contributed greatly to our as a result. Commander, page 7 Gladden daughter, Mary Jane. A South Carolinian, North American continent to that time. it, according to one of them, “the bravest he was a war hero, a politician, community Just after his death, Gen.
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