Volume 8 Number 4 Captain James I. Waddell Camp 1770 April 2016 Sons of Confederate Veterans ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

NEXT MEETING COMING UP SOON!!!

MAKE PLANS TO BE THERE AND SUPPORT OUR CAMP AND THE SCV!!!

APRIL 17TH, 2016 SUNDAY AT 1300 POT LUCK LUNCHEON AND MEETING

CALL COMMANDER SCOTT PRICE WITH THE DISH YOU’LL BRING

COMPATRIOT RAY EVANS AND FAMILY WILL HOST

ADDRESS: 20111 FERN GLEN DR. YORBA LINDA, CA 92886 714.970.1891 DIRECTIONS: Find the 91 Freeway east and proceed to Imperial Highway 90. Go north or turn left onto 90, exit Esparanza Rd. Notice: if you turn left you’ll be on Orangethorpe Ave. Turn right onto Esparanza Rd and proceed to Fairmont Blvd. Turn left onto Fairmont Blvd and proceed north. Turn left on Canyon Dr. and the first cross street will be Fern Glen Dr. Turn right onto Fern Glen Dr. and find 20111. (Notice map on next page)

x Fern Glen Dr. Lakeview Fairmont Blvd. 90 Imperial Hwy Canyon Dr. Esparanza Rd. Nob Hill Dr. Orangethorpe Ave.

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Commander’s Corner Scott Price done a wonderful job in hosting this Greetings Compatriots of Camp 1770! annual event. I strongly encourage all members from our Camp to attend next I hope everyone had a great Easter and year’s convention, which is scheduled as spring is off to a good start. We had a well to also be held in Bakersfield. great Division Convention in Bakersfield and had a guest visit from our National As an additional reminder, we will be Commander In Chief, Mr. Kelly Barrows. holding our next Camp Meeting on Camp 1770 was represented well, with Sunday, April 17 at 1:00 PM at the home the attendance of Farrell Cooley, of Compatriot Ray Evans in Yorba Linda. Robert Williams, Ryan Williams, and This is a very important meeting, as we myself. We had a wonderful meet and will be planning out our Confederate great time together. On Friday evening, Memorial Day Observance at the Santa we enjoyed good food and drink for our Ana Cemetery, as well as our National Commander’s reception. We Memorial Day participation, also at the participated in all day business meeting Santa Ana Cemetery. I hope everyone and seminar on Saturday, and a banquet can make this meeting, as well as be on Saturday night. We also had a able to participate in the Memorial Day memorial observance on Sunday events in May. morning, hosted by the local UDC. All and all, it was a great convention and the ‘boys from the Bakersfield Camp Remember too, please bring a dish to honor God as their benefactor is certain to the April 17 Camp Meeting at Ray’s experience His curse. Nebuchadnezzar is house for our traditional pot luck meal! a superb example. He boasted that he "had built Babylon". For this he was God Bless and see y’all soon, driven from men, and ended up eating Scott grass and living in a field until he acknowledged the might and power of

God. (Daniel 4:26-34) *** At the other end of the spectrum was

Chaplain’s Message David. It is easy to discern why David was By a man after God's own heart. Consider Dr. Kent Jones, Ph.D. the words of his beautiful prayer at the time Israel presented offerings for the We live in a time of great turmoil temple. regarding the question of church-state "Therefore, David blessed the Lord before relations. The principle question that all the congregation and David said, deserves our attention is "What does God blessed be thou, O Lord God of Israel our expect of a government?" Whether it is Father forever and ever. Thine, O Lord, is individuals or governments, there is one greatness and power and glory and fail-safe way to identify God's desires, and victory, and praise for all that is in heaven that is by His reaction to what and in earth is Thine: Thine is the governments and government officials kingdom, O Lord, and Thou excellest as do. If we can determine what attitudes head over all. Both riches and honor and actions of governments and come of Thee, and Thou reignest overall government officials receive God's and in Thine hand is power and strength, blessing, then God must be indicating His and in Thine hand it is to make great, and pleasure and approval of what they are to give strength unto all. Now, doing. But if we see that the attitudes and therefore, our God, we thank Thee, and actions of governments and government praise Thy glorious name". (I Chronicles officials receive God's curse, then God 29:10-13) must be indicating His displeasure and disapproval of what they are doing. A parting question for discussion: How The scriptures are full of references to does our American government today fare God's relationship to governments and on this question? Do they honor God as government officials. It is possible to the Almighty Provider of All, or not? discern three themes in this relationship. The first, which we discuss today, is that God wants governments to realize that He is the one who is the source of all bounty and goodness for every government. "The earth is the Lord's and everything in it and all that therein is, the world and they that dwell therein." (Ps. 24:1) Any government or official who does not California Division Convention March 2016

Calf. Division Lt. Commander Scott Price ATM Commander Charles Lauret Past Calf. Division Cmdr. Farrell Cooley ATM Aide de Camp George Gremillion ATM Councilman Paul Gramling Jr. Cooley with Calf. Division Rebel of Year Award 2016

Piper Robbie Byrne Irish Military Guard UDC Bakersfield Chapter SCV Calf. Division Confederate Memorial Service Union Cemetery, Bakersfield

Calf. Division Lt. Commander Scott Price Calf. Division Past Cmdr. Farrell Cooley 2011 - 2015 SCV Commander in Chief Kelly Barrow

California Division Convention March 2016

Camp 1770 California Division Honor Roll

The following men were recommended to Division Leadership by Commander Scott Price

Robert Williams Ryan Williams Dr. Kent Jones John Hasha Don Sullivent Steven Frogue Ray Evans Ed Freman Jim Pederson Farrell Cooley

(Editor’s Note: This part of the program was designed to bring attention to each camp’s best men who have worked for the camp’s behalf or in the eyes of the Camp Commander, need to be recognized for their support and/or contributions to the camp during the past year. The persons listed do not receive a medal or certificate, only an honorable mention by Division Leadership in the printed program or a brochure as done in years past. It is meant to say THANK YOU, you are appreciated!)

(The following report was submitted by Adjutant Cooley during our Division Convention)

3.12.2016 Captain James Iredell Waddell Camp 1770 Sons of Confederate Veterans Orange County, California

ACCOMPLISHMENTS / MARCH 2015 – MARCH 2016

1. We conduct at least 5 regular business meetings per year. 2. This past year we held 5 special meetings at different places, such as the American Legion Hall, Cemetery Mgt. (donation of roses), Inland Empire Camp meeting for Division Awards (Richmond ’15), LACWRT by Robert Williams, and OC Register at CS Monument in Santa Ana. 3. We also were involved in 10 special events, listed below. 4. We also conduct a Confederate Memorial Day service. Participate in the National Memorial Day posting of the colors at Santa Ana Cemetery. We met for Veteran’s Day at our CS Monument for remembrance and prayer. We attended the Southern Luncheon sponsored by the Emma Sansom Chapter UDC where Farrell was awarded the Stonewall Jackson Medal / Pin. 5. Our new reinstated member, Retired Lt. Col. Pete Moriarty II is the author of a book, “A Fine Body of Men”, the “Louisiana Light Horse Cavalry”. He made at least 6 book appearances in OC where he lectured about his book. 6. Pete also wrote 5 articles for posting on the Web, mainly in reference to his book. 7. We accepted $1180 in camp donations. 8. We raised $82 by offering old Civil War Times Magazines and other periodicals at the H.B. Reenactment. 9. We supported the following projects by donating money: a. 113 Roses for SA Cemetery b. 500 Heritage Defense c. 100 N.B.F. Home (Ventura Camp) d. 100 Smiles and Crayons (Children of the Confederacy) e. 100 General Forrest Defense Fund (Memphis SCV) f. 50 Huntington Beach Historical Society g. 50 American Legion / VFW (Nat’l Mem Day) h. 50 1st NC Cav 10. We set up a recruitment and education booth at the H.B. Reenactment. We enjoyed a favorable turn out. Numerous Camp members attended and stopped by, at least 4 members at different times stayed both days to monitor the situation. 11. Farrell Cooley, Past Camp Cmdr. Current Adjutant & Editor, attended the National Convention in Richmond 2015. 12. Scott, Robert, Ryan and Farrell all attended the Division Convention in 2015. 13. Pete Moriarty II wrote at least 6 letters in defense of our heritage and in reference to his book. Robert Williams wrote 3, Jim Pederson 3, Farrell 5 to City Council. 14. Pete and Jim both were active on blogs with each responding to over 20 blogs each over the past year, Pete estimates a higher number but didn’t log it. 15. Farrell produced a Camp Brochure using the Bakersfield example given to him by Division Chaplain Rev. Bower while in Richmond, VA 2015. Copies were made and issued to camp members during at least 2 meetings. 16. During the Life Membership discount offer, 4 members signed up. Afterwards, Robert and Ryan signed up for a total of 6 new Life Members for the year. 17. We have 2 camp members serving on the Division Staff: Cmdr. Scott Price serves as Lt. Cmdr. of the Division. Past Div. Cmdr. Farrell Cooley serves as Newsletter Editor and on the GEC as a Past Cmdr. 18. We did not have any delinquent members during our renewal process. (This may be a first) 19. We enjoyed signing up 6 new members: Josh Pederson, James Hinkle, Richard Hagan, Pete Moriarty II, Frank Nolen, and Jay Richardson. 20. We paid in advance for 4 JROTC awards to be issued this spring and fall. This includes one from the Ventura Camp area they refused to sponsor for another year; James Monroe H.S. Also, Buena Park H.S.; St. Catherine’s Military Academy; and Esperanza H.S. in Anaheim Hills. 21. We signed on 4 new CADETS: Adrian Robyns, Knox and Nicholas Price, Sean Kinkler. All of these are children of existing members, Ray Evans, Scott Price and Ed Freemen. 22. Our camp also invited a couple of guest speakers to share with us their presentations. Ted Boyias presented on N.B. Forrest, and Sara Kay Bierle presented on Margaretta McGuire, family friend of Stonewall. In each case we rewarded the speaker for their effort with donations and book sales. We also sponsored and pitched their projects, such as the N.B. Forrest Boyhood Home Fund Raiser & Sara’s Book she authored, Blue, Gray & Crimson. 23. We conducted our annual Canned Food Drive for the homeless and our Toy and Clothing Drive for the Orangewood Children’s Home. Both drives were successful and completed in time for Christmas. Both institutions where we donated, sent us a Thank You note in return. 24. We also received a Thank You note from the SCV Camp in Memphis for our donation toward the NBF Legal Fund. 25. National Awards Received: Scott 2, Robert 1, Kent 1, Steven 1, John 1 / Farrell 3 26. We issued 5 Camp Newsletters and all were posted on our Division Web Site. 27. We received a Thank You note from William Cline, Children of the Confederacy, for the Crayons and Smiles project; in which we donated $100.

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Honor Guard and Pistol Salute / SCV Camp 2048 Bakersfield UDC Mary Boykin Chesnut Chapter 2634 Sponsoring Confederate Memorial Service for Calf. Division Convention 2016 Union Cemetery, Bakersfield, California

From Villa Park: A New Arrival on the Literary Scene

In conjunction with the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC) has released a new book chronicling the history of the Orleans Light Horse, Louisiana Cavalry. This is the story of an independent troop of horse raised in New Orleans beginning in February 1861. Mustered into active service of the Confederate States Army in March 1862, the troop served as escort to Lieutenant General Leonidas Polk, and later to Lieutenant General Alexander Stewart. These generals were corps commanders of the Army of Mississippi and the Army of Tennessee in the western theater of the war. They took part in the battles of Shiloh, Perryville, Chickamauga, Atlanta, Franklin-Nashville, and Bentonville, before finally laying down their arms at Durham Station, in April 1865. In particular, this is the story of 215 men of widely diverse origins and life styles, who served the unit over the duration of its existence. They were farmers and riverboatmen, physicians and attorneys, among dozens of vocations, brought together by a common perception of the threat of armed invasion and the potential destruction of their homes and families. Whether native or adopted, these men gave the full measure of devotion to the land they called home.

It was the nature of a corps commander’s escort company to be an integral part of the corps headquarters, with numbers of its men detailed out in support of the various staff functions. Over time, many of the men established habitual working relationships with the staff officers, reporting daily to work with the staff rather than being available for the primary cavalry functions such as courier, security, reconnaissance, etc. For this reason, piecing together a comprehensive picture of the unit during its operational lifetime has not been an easy one. More cohesive units, such as infantry regiments or artillery batteries, operated as organizational entities; they were committed together as defined units, each with a clear-cut mission. In the case of the Orleans Light Horse, its men were scattered throughout the headquarters and, sometimes, throughout the command. As a result of this absence of organizational cohesion, after the war it was observed that “no reports can be found of this company’s actions” and therefore, the story of the Orleans Light Horse has never been told.

To overcome this absence of any written archive of company operations, a major effort has been made to augment the service records of the individual soldiers with as much biographical and genealogical data as can be pieced together. Who were these men? Where did they come from? How many survived the war? What ultimately became of them? For 150 years, these questions have been impossible to answer. However, with the gathering and digitizing of records from many sources, and with extensive use of internet resources, such as Ancestry.com, Fold3.com and Findagrave.com, these whispers of the past now can be fine-tuned and amplified permitting some conclusions to be drawn. That has been the underlying purpose of this work, and the data that has been compiled is both the raw material and the product of the effort.

The author of this story, Donald P. (“Pete”) Moriarty, is a native of Alexandria, Louisiana, a retired lieutenant colonel of artillery who served in the U. S. Army from 1957 to 1980. In a second career as system engineer and program manager, he was employed by Hughes Electronics Corporation in Fullerton from 1980 until retirement in 1995. He has been resident in Villa Park since 2009. He received a bachelor’s degree in economics from Louisiana State University, and a master’s degree in history from Florida Atlantic University. He later engaged in patristics studies at Keble College, Oxford University in . An ardent genealogist, he became interested in the Orleans Light Horse in the 1980s while compiling the life story of his great-grandfather, a member of this cavalry unit. When he found it virtually impossible to locate any meaningful data on the Light Horse, he decided to compile the unit’s history himself, coaxing from disparate records sources a story hidden for the last 150 years.

“A Fine Body of Men” retails for $30 and is available at http://hnoc.tamretail.net and through local bookstores and major online retailers. (ISBN-13: 978-0-917860- 67-6). ###

Founded in 1966, The Historic New Orleans Collection is a museum, research center and publisher dedicated to preserving the history and culture of New Orleans and the Gulf South. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, The Collection offers guided tours, free rotating exhibitions and a research facility. Visit www.hnoc.org for details.

(Editor’s Note: For those members who are not aware, the author, Pete Moriarty of Louisiana reinstated his membership into our Camp this past year; please welcome Mr. Moriarty as a compatriot and friend. I read his book and it is a good read that explains how far and wide this regiment contributed in the War for Southern Independence. Please consider purchasing a copy for your own collection. )

MINUTES SCV CAMP 1770 LEE / JACKSON LUNCHEON JAN. 17TH, 2016 MISSION VIEJO, CALF.

1. The meeting was called to order with our standard protocol. Rev. Kent Jones being late, Cmdr. Scott Price gave us the Invocation, Steven Frogue led us in the pledge to the US Flag, and Past Cmdr. Cooley led us in the Salute to the Confederate Flag. 2. We feasted on Chicken, beans, cornbread, salads and 2 pies. It was an outstanding luncheon. 3. Cmdr. Scott introduced our guest speaker, Sara Kay Bierle who is a living history presenter, author and researcher. She gave us a 1st person account of Ms. Margaretta McGuire, whose family was friends with General Jackson and his wife. Her brother went on to be General Jackson’s Medical Director. She read letters and showed us a portrait of the General. She truly does an outstanding job portraying a young lady in the Antebellum South. 4. Sara Kay also brought copies of her book titled, ‘Blue, Gray & Crimson’, a story of civilian courage at Gettysburg. I believe she sold around 6 – 7 copies to our members; plus we passed the hat to provide her with some gas money. She traveled from Temecula to be with us. 5. Commander Scott Price & Adjutant Cooley conducted the initiation ceremony for 2 new members and 1 Cadet; Frank Nolen, Richard Hagan and Adian Robyns. Their certificates were issued to them and a picture was taken for the Veteran. 6. For business, the Adjutant gave a report describing our status and talked of the potential new members we’ve encountered lately. All of these persons were sent information by e.mail and U.S. Mail. One of these (Mr. Jay Richardson) showed up at our meeting and stayed for the presentation. 7. The Adjutant also discussed our situation and future schedule, making some suggestions about being successful, making copies of certain things and using them as tools to educate others. 8. Heritage Officer Ryan Williams reminded us of the difficult situation we face in today’s environment, with the media on attack towards all things conservative especially their attitude and the stereotypes they apply towards the battleflag and those who cherish it. He promised to write a report for the next newsletter. 9. Genealogy Officer John Hasha talked about the stories he’s been investigating and his aspirations to write more articles involving our CS Veterans and their Bio’s as well. He promised to send articles to the Adjutant / Editor for the next newsletter. 10. Judge Advocate Robert Williams talked of the legal environment we face today and the trends towards the removal of all things Confederate. He used the Supreme Court’s decision on the Texas License Plate as an example. He also advised to use our legislators and be aware of various resolutions being presented. He reminded of us of our Tax Exempt Status as a (501)3c, nonprofit org. 11. A small discussion took place about the Brooks Fund a scholarship fund that has grown over the years and is available for Medical Students or Medical researchers who belong to the Sons. Refer to IHQ headquarters web site.

12. Commander Price spoke about our schedule of events coming up and will seek a way to meet with a few organizations we work with every year for our Memorial Day Service and National Memorial Day Service. He also mentioned that he too always reaches out to our potential new members when we are notified and follows up with them to encourage them to join and attend our meetings. 13. Price also wanted us to be aware of 2 very good books he recommended: Lee, Maxims for young gentlemen, and Jackson, book of Maxims. He brought copies for us to see. 14. Price handed the Membership Application for Jay Richardson to Adjutant Cooley, but was missing the genealogy record and check. Cooley immediately e.mailed Jay as a reminder of these things that we need before processing. 15. Steven Frogue spoke to us and brought a newspaper article showing the common error made people in interchanging the 2 words; Cavalry and Calvary, one being a military unit on horseback and the other being the mount where Jesus was crucified. 16. We had 19 persons in attendance not counting the children. A very good turnout indeed and hopefully a positive experience for Sara Kay. 17. We adjourned with a benediction from Reverend Kent Jones. 18. We sang Happy Birthday to General Lee and General Jackson. 19. We sang Dixie while standing shoulder to shoulder facing the Confederate Battleflag. 20. Thanks again to the Mr. Robert Williams and his son Ryan who allow us to meet at their home.

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3.29.2016 Crown Hill Cemetery / Officer in Charge 700 W. 38th St. Indianapolis, IN 46208

Dear Officer in Charge / Crown Hill Cemetery: My name is Farrell Cooley, I live in Anaheim, California. I’m writing you today with a concern I have about the obvious discrimination by your company or cemetery district towards the Sons of Confederate Veterans, and their tradition of conducting a memorial service for the Confederate DEAD, for many years in the past. It is amazing to me in this day and age, that anyone would discriminate against almost any organization, considering all the diversity that exists in the . It appears to me that everyone is to be included in this melting pot of citizens and organizations, everywhere in the country. It doesn’t matter if others do not like certain features, flags or symbols of the other, it is a basic right for all Americans to enjoy the freedom of promoting and displaying their purpose or in the Sons case, their heritage. Employers, Churches, and organizations are being sued for discrimination cases all the time. Sometimes just because someone doesn’t agree with their theory or with their beliefs, someone in a power position creates these problems, saying not you, you’re not allowed to participate. The crime is when management determines that some may play but not all can play. Again, it doesn’t matter what other people think, when it comes to being objective and observing the rights of all groups. I’m sure you’re aware that the United States government (Congress) introduced legislation that ensures that all Confederate Veterans are United States Veterans. The first act introduced was in 1900 and another is 1906. Additionally, U.S. Public Law approved a bill to reinforce this premise in 1929, Law 810. The again, in 1958, US. Public Law 85, section 410 was approved by Congress. All Confederate Veterans are considered to be United States Veterans. You’re probably also aware of some important men who served in the Confederacy, yet also served as United States military officers. We have very important men who are descendants of Confederate Veterans that went on to serve our country in many positions, such as President of the U.S., and military Generals and officers. This within itself speaks volumes about our history that cannot be changed or rewritten. This nation was built upon the reconciliation of differences by intellectual thinkers and leaders of our past. We shouldn’t forget that and we should embrace that kind of mentality when making decisions such as what your cemetery management has made. The flag they fought under was the Cross of St. Andrews and is a battleflag, not a racist flag, it was used to determine where men where positioned on the field of battle. Just because others in society want to defame the flag doesn’t mean that all people feel the same towards that symbol. The flag has been abused by some bad people, but that doesn’t make the rest of us who honor the flag, bad. The Sons of Confederate Veterans is a heritage organization, dedicated to preserving the memory of our ancestors. Conducting a memorial service honoring their sacrifices and flying their flag is honorable and faithful, not hateful or deceitful. Please don’t let public opinion ruin the history created at your cemetery. You should be proud that the people of Indiana preserved the bones of our sacred dead and labeled them properly. That is their place of rest and those of us who are related should not be denied the opportunity to fly the battleflag and pray over their dead bodies. In fact, it should be a DUTY to ensure they are honored. I hope the cemetery management will reconsider their plans and allow the Sons to perform their annual memorial service at Crown Hill. I know if I lived close by, I would be there with my symbols if only for one day a year to honor who is buried in those mass graves. By the way, my 3rd Great Uncle died in Camp Morton and his remains are buried right there with his compatriots, all of them United States Veterans by Law, and Confederate Veterans by the grace of God. Deo Vindice,

Farrell Cooley