LOYAL LEGION HISTORICAL JOURNAL The Publication of The Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the VOL. 64, No. 1 SPRING 2007 Preview of 122nd Annual Major General Charles Congress Devens: Civil War Hero By Jeffrey Burden, Chancellor-in-Chief By Marston Watson, Editor-in-Chief nnapolis, — the home of harles Devens, Jr. was born in Athe United States Naval Academy CCharlestown, on 4 — will welcome Companions and Dames April 1820, the son of Charles Devens of MOLLUS and DOLLUS when it (1791-1876) and Mary Lithgow. oston hosts the 122nd Annual Congress of the Devens’ distinguished ancestry includes Loyal Legion, September 21-23, 2007. his great-grandfather Richard Devens In addition to enjoying this historic (1721-1807), a prominent citizen of Charlestown and a Commissary General in the Revolutionary War from 1776- 1782. Richard was a member of the

Jay Adrian,Jay Union Club of B Committee of Safety with Major General Charles Devens and other patriots. His residence was at the beginning of the Civil War. He was opposite the head of his wharf, near the struck by a bullet on July 24, 1861 at spot where he furnished Paul Revere with Balls’ Bluff that would have pierced his a horse from Deacon Larkin’s barn just heart had it not struck a metallic button. before Revere made his famous ride to Devens was made a brigadier

USNA Lexington and Concord on 18 April 1775. United States Naval Academy general of volunteers on April 15, General Devens received his early and beautiful capital city, members of 1862 and saw action in the Peninsula education at the Latin School the Legion and the Dames, and their Campaign. His horse was shot under before entering , where guests, will be able to participate in him at the in 1862. he graduated in 1838. He studied at an exciting special event — the Naval He was highly complimented by his and continued his History Symposium, sponsored by the division commander for gallantry law studies in the offi ce of Hubbard & Department of History at the U.S.N.A. at Fredericksburg in 1862, and was Watts until he was admitted to the bar The Symposium (which requires seriously wounded while in command of in 1841. He practiced fi rst in Northfi eld, separate registration — see the form a division at Chancellorsville in 1863. In then Greenfi eld and fi nally Worcester, following) runs from Thursday, 20 1864, he was assigned to Major General Massachusetts in partnership with September through Saturday morning, W. J. Smith’s 11th Army Corps at his George R. Hoar and J. Henry Hill. 22 September on the grounds of the request, and commanded a division Devens became interested in military Academy. It will cover a wide range at Cold Harbor. General Devens was matters and was steadily promoted in of topics related to military history commissioned major-general in April, the state militia until he reached the rank — including a panel discussion led by 1856 by , for gallantry and good of brigadier general. When President Loyal Legion members about Academy conduct at the capture of Richmond. Abraham Lincoln called for 75,000 graduates who became members of He mustered out at his own request in volunteers, General Devens immediately the Legion. Among those honored June, 1866. The entire congressional turned his affairs to another lawyer and names are Admirals David Farragut, delegation from Massachusetts signed continued on page 6 departed for the front on April 20, 1861, continued on page 4 THE LOYAL LEGION HISTORICAL JOURNAL is published by the MEMORIAL FUND of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, which was founded April 15, 1865. Pertinent materials will be welcomed from Companions and others. Information should be submitted to the Editor, Marston Watson, 48 Southwind Circle, Richmond, CA 94804-7404. Information should be typed and photographs may be black and white or in color. Contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund through the National Headquarters. 2 Loyal Legion Historical Journal

Commander-in-Chief’s Message

his time last year I was writing about the cancellation Tof the ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial due to a snow storm. This year we had fi ne weather and a successful celebration – two days before the “Valentine’s Day Snowstorm” shut down the East Coast. Our Mid-Winter Meeting was held at the Channel Inn, and the offi cers and committee chairman reported on the good works of our Order. There are two particular items I would like to highlight, and these are our annual commemorations of President Lincoln’s birthday and death day. In 1922 President Warren G. Harding, being well familiar with the Loyal Legion and our mission, asked us to arrange a ceremony for the Dedication of the recently completed Lincoln Memorial. Our Commander-in-Chief then was

Lieutenant General Nelson Miles, the fi rst Chief of Staff Kathy Watson of the Army. He worked with other members of the Loyal Benjamin C. Frick, Commander-in-Chief Legion to present an impressive dedication on Memorial Day, every confi dence that this will be a success. We will continue May 30, 1922. The attendance was estimated at 50,000, and this joint sponsorship in future years on the Saturday closest included President Harding, Chief Justice of the United States to April 15th. I extend my appreciation to Junior Vice- and former President , and the only Commander-in-Chief Harrison, and to Past Commander-in- surviving son of President Lincoln, Robert Todd Lincoln. Chief Gordon R. Bury for all of their efforts on this event. Inspired by this dedication ceremony, the members of the Returning to our Mid-Winter Meeting, I would like to thank Loyal Legion began to sponsor an annual ceremony at the the District of Columbia Commandery and Commander Memorial on President Lincoln’s birthday, beginning in 1923. George E. Walton for another successful year hosting the The 200th birthday of President Lincoln is in 2009, and the meeting and the annual dinner. This endeavor is much like congressionally chartered Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial hosting an Annual Congress, and we appreciate the efforts Commission (ALBC) has been planning events to celebrate of the companions of the D.C. Commandery each February. this milestone. One of the concerns of your offi cers has been As I mentioned at the beginning of this column, the weather to assure that the Loyal Legion would have a prominent role cooperated this year for the ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial. at the Lincoln Memorial on February 12, 2009. Chancellor It was chilly inside the marble memorial, but the space heaters Jeffry C. Burden has spent the last couple of years making were able to thaw the Air Force Ceremonial Brass Band. Peter sure that the ALBC understands the history and purpose of Arrott Dixon served again as Master of Ceremonies in his usual the Loyal Legion, and our role at the Lincoln Memorial. graceful style. We were pleased to have Chaplain of the U. S. Jeffry and I had the opportunity to meet with the Executive House of Representatives The Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin, Director and the Program Director of the ALBC in early Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne, and Assistant March, and at the end of the meeting were assured that the Secretary of the Navy William A. Navas, Jr. on the dais. Loyal Legion will continue in our traditional role, and that In the message from President George W. Bush that the ALBC is willing to provide any necessary support to was read as part of the ceremony, he said, “In Abraham enhance the event. Jeffry’s hard work has indeed paid off. Lincoln, the American people elected as their President The Loyal Legion also participates in the annual perhaps the only man who could preserve our unity and commemoration of the death of President Lincoln. This is an assure our future as a great Nation.” The companions of the event long associated with our companion, Thomas L.W. Military Order of the Loyal Legion are proud to continue Johnson, who died early in 2005. Without his leadership, the an 84-year tradition of celebrating the birthday of our focus of this event had blurred over the last few years. Junior 16th President, and taking the opportunity to rededicate Vice-Commander-in-Chief Keith G. Harrison has worked ourselves to fostering the ideals of Abraham Lincoln. with representatives of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil I look forward to seeing you at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, War, particularly SUVCW Commander-in-Chief, James B. Maryland, in September for the 122nd Annual Congress. Pahl, to reinvigorate this commemoration. Although I am writing this before the commemoration on Saturday, April Benjamin C. Frick 14th jointly organized by MOLLUS and the SUVCW, I have Commander-in-Chief Loyal Legion Historical Journal 3

LOYAL LEGION HISTORICAL Welcome New Companions JOURNAL The Publication of the Military Order he following Companions have joined the Military Order of of the Loyal Legion of the United States Tthe Loyal Legion since December 2006. The Commander- in-Chief extends congratulations and a warm welcome to each one. VOL. 64, No.1 SPRING 2007 1 Preview of 122nd Congress Jeffry C. Burden, Chancellor-in-Chief Companions Insignia No. Commandery 1 Major General Charles Devens: Civil War Hero Hereditary Companions Jon Nicholas Austin 22456 Ohio Stephen Edward Cunningham 22457 2 Commander-in-Chief’s Message Pennsylvania Associate Companions 3 Welcome New Companions Ryan Bradford Weddle A216 New York Todd Alan Shillington A217 New York 5 The Last Camp Neal Hanlon A218 Virginia John M. Hart, Jr. A219 Pennsylvania 6 Commandery News Hereditary Membership Program 7 Lincoln Birthday Events ur Hereditary Membership Program is in effect each 8 Membership Campaign 2007 Ofi scal year, October 1 through September 30. Here are the rules that apply to this program. Recruit a minimum 8 Lincoln Birthday Events Photos of three (3) new Hereditary Companions and you will be rewarded with a Lincoln MOLLUS Certifi cate of Appreciation 9 DOLLUS Executive Board 2006-2008 for meritorious service and a Lincoln Membership Medal of Honor presented by our current Commander-in-Chief. 9 Annapolis: Site of 2007 Congress These two prestigious awards will be presented to you at our annual National Congress, the Lincoln Memorial Ceremony 10 Loyal Legion Memorial Fund in Washington, D.C. or at the Lincoln Tomb Ceremony in Springfi eld, . If you are unable to attend one of these 11 MOLLUS 122nd Congress three major functions, arrangements may be made to mail Event Annuoncement & Reservation the certifi cate and medal to your home. This program is the lifeblood of our historic Military Order and will ensure 12 Merchandise Order Form our noble existence for countless generations to come.

Publisher Remembering “MOLLUS” In Your Will Benjamin C. Frick After you provide for your family and other matters, would you consider Commander-in-Chief including a memorial gift in your will to our hallowed Order? Your gift to the Loyal Legion Memorial Fund, which is tax deductible, would be used Editor-in-Chief to support the preservation of battlefi elds, monuments and programs that Marston Watson serve to memorialize the Civil War. In this way you would be perpetuating the memory of your Civil War ancestors and fellow companions. Assistant Editor Kathleen Todd Watson Layout and Production MOLLUS WEBSITE Loyal Legion Historical Journal is now online! Printed by Cerrito Printing http://www.suvcw.org/mollus/mollus.htm El Cerrito, 4 Loyal Legion Historical Journal Major General Charles Devens from page 1 marshal he [Devens] executed the 4, 1906 by sculptor Daniel Chester a recommendation that he be retained in process for remanding Thomas Sims, French in front of the Worcester Court. the reorganization of the regular army, a fugitive slave, to the control of A large bronze statue by sculptor Olin but General Devens insisted on returning those who claimed ownership in him. L. Warner was erected to General to the practice of his law profession. Although this was in discharge of Devens’ memory on the grounds It was during the Civil War that what Mr. Devens considered to be his of the Old State House in Boston. General Devens became one of 503 imperative duty, he strove afterwards The Commonwealth of Massachusetts military and other prominent men who to make amends for the act by buying saw fit to rehabilitate the central founded The the freedom of Sims. He wrote to Mrs. courthouses, namely the Supreme in 1863. Only eighty-two of these Lydia Maria Childs, who was collecting Judicial Court, the Court of Appeals distinguished men are remembered in funds for the purpose, offering to defray and local courts. The main structure the Dictionary of American Biography. the whole expense himself. The coming at Boston’s Pemberton Square was The other 421 men, according to the of the war put an end to the project. Sims renovated and renamed Union Club history, “did a great deal was afterwards aided by Mr. Devens, Courthouse, which was rededicated on more for serious causes than sign and fi nally appointed to a department March 31, 2005. A number of national, the Constitution and pay their dues.” position, while Gen. Devens was state and city offi cials attended this event. Also, General Devens was an original attorney-general under President Hayes.” member of the Military Order of the , Massachusetts was Loyal Legion (insignia #863, Mass. named for Brevet Major General Commandery), which was founded in Charles Devens. It first came into 1865 at The Union League of Philadelphia. existence in September 1917, as a Governor Alexander Hamilton temporary cantonment arising out of Bullock (1816-1882) appointed General preparations for World War I and was Devens a justice of the Massachusetts opened as a reception center for World Superior Court in 1867. He was chosen War I selectees. It processed over national commander of the Grand Army 100,000 men from the New England of the Republic to succeed General area into the army. Two divisions . He has served (76th and 12th) were trained during as commander of the Loyal Legion Former Commander-in-Chief Lenahan O’Connell the war at Devens. After the war, over with Fred Stevens of Massachusetts and the societies 150,000 men processed out through Included in this renovation was an of the armies of the Potomac, of the the gates of Devens to return home. old plaque honoring General Charles James and of the 6th Army Corps. Devens was declared a permanent Devens, which was badly in need of Devens was appointed an associate installation in 1931 and given the name cleaning and restoration. This plaque was justice of the Supreme Judicial Court Fort Devens in 1932. It was then the home a gift of the “State of Massachusetts of in 1873 by Governor William Barrett of the 3rd Battalion, 66th Infantry (Light the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of Washburn (1820-1887) and afterwards Tanks). With the outbreak of World the United States.” Former Commander- served as Attorney General of the War II, a $25 million building program in-Chief Lenahan O’Connell arranged United States during the administration began and an airfi eld was constructed. with Fred Stevens, Commander of of Rutherford B. Hayes (1877-1881), During the war three divisions (1st, 19th President of the United States. 32nd and 45th) trained here. A Prisoner Governor John Davis Long (1838- of War Camp for German and Italian 1915) reappointed Judge Charles prisoners was in operation from 1944 Devens to the Supreme Judicial Court to 1946. Fort Devens was again reduced at the expiration of Hayes’ term, where to caretaker status after the war until it he served until his death in 1891. was reactivated in 1948 as a reception Judge Charles Devens died from center for the Korean Confl ict and later cardiac failure at his residence on as the Army Security Agency Training 12 Ashburton Place, Boston on Center. Fort Devens offi cially closed as January 7, 1891 and is buried at an active Regular Army installation on , Cambridge. March 31, 1996, ending nearly 80 years He never married and left no issue. of service to its country and its people. His obituary in the Boston Globe A statue of General Charles Devens, reported that “During his term as astride a horse, was unveiled on July continued on page 6 column 1 Loyal Legion Historical Journal 5

The Last Camp The years have fl ed like a bird on the wing, Submitted by Bruce Butgereit, Recorder, Michigan Commandery And our comrades grown aged, and gray. They are fast passing over to join the dead heroes, he following poem was shared with Bruce Butgereit Where no one can tell the Blue from the Gray. Tby Mrs. Marjorie Schultz of Bloomfi eld, Michigan, who had been given his name as one interested in things The once mighty army’s great chieftains departed! relating to the Civil War and veterans. It was written over Together with many, as true and as brave. the course of twenty-two years by her grandfather James Our memory still clings to their names and their Glory, Westly Benedict. The first nine stanzas were written Tho absent they speak to us now from the grave. in 1872 and the final four stanzas on May 30, 1894. Fraternity sounds the glad word of reunion, And comrades, great comrades like brothers again. The Last Camp God bless the grand army of this might nation, We have met in the camp where our heroes are resting, True patriots, staunch heroes, and bravest of men. Who stood by that fl ag that fl oats o’er their graves. Though their faces are hid we shall never forget them, Leave a place in your hearts, young men of our nation, Nor our voices keep silent in accents of praise. For these loyal old comrades, who are meeting today. They will soon cross the river to join the great Army, How ready and willing when the nation was calling, Where suffering and trials have all passed away. They put on armor, the union to save. Through the storm clouds of fi re, that round them were raging, James Benedict was born in 1847 in Middletown, They fought, bled, and died, ‘neath our fl ag that still waves. Connecticut. He married Martha Killmaster in 1874 at Their deeds so heroic, in effulgence are shining, Port Rowan, Ontario, Canada in St. John’s Church. He To their names all immortal, pure homage we bring. opened the fi rst wholesale grocery store on the northwest In tokens of honor, we have gathered together, corner of Pine and Military Streets in Port Huron in 1874 To strew o’er their graves the fl owers of Spring. and closed it in 1901. The original copy of this poem was written on the back of stationary used by James in his No power on earth can awake them to battle, grocery store and was bound together by a yellow ribbon. They have conquered through death the greatest of foes. James and Martha had three children. His grandson They will suffer no more from earth’s trials and confl icts, William (Marjorie’s half-brother) remembers his In these graves they are taking the fi nal repose. grandfather as an authoritarian figure, who could blow Here victory and peace in silence commingles, smoke rings that were a joy to behold. He pointed them Here beauty and fragrance doth richly abound. at a 30-degree angle to the fl oor. They sort of wobbled Here! Here! Lie the martyrs who will ne’er be forgotten, and then fi nally broke on the fl oor. He smoked White Owl In these dark lonely cells ‘neath these grass covered mounds. cigars which his grandsons would purloin on occasion. Although James never served in the Civil War; he shows his Go cover their tombs with the sweetest of fl owers, understanding of the sacrifi ces made by those who did and his Come sing o’er these loved ones. Your requiems low. appreciation for their accomplishments. He had a sense that he May we feel in our hearts pure gratitude fl owing, was just a regular man with a patriotic spirit. This poem could For those heroes who died with their face to the foe. have been read at any Decoration Day ceremony across the nation as a fi tting memory of those who wore the blue uniform. How many in prison under vandal oppression, Found death by starvation, their only relief. We can freely forgive; but never forget them, Who cruelty doubled our burden of grief.

Aye! Well can America boast of her freedom, Unequaled in liberty, wealth, and renown. She was bought with a price that equals her value, It’s the lives of our heroes in the graves we stand ‘round.

May peace like the Sun, shine over our nation, And hope and prosperity, lighten the gloom. ‘Till the glorious reunion in the eternal Kingdom, Where we shall awake from earth’s sorrowing tomb. 6 Loyal Legion Historical Journal Major General Charles Devens from page 4 The Congress and Symposium will Abraham Lincoln quote on the Massachusetts Commandery, to be a unique opportunity to experience have their picture taken in front of this the character and attractions of the one preserving the Union: plaque. Companion O’Connell stated of the world’s great military landmarks, “If I could save the Union with obvious pride, “Now that it is while enjoying the company of your without freeing any slave, I cleaned, the Loyal Legion will have fellow Companions and Dames. Please would do it; and if I could save some record of the existence of the note that 22 and 23 September will be a plaque and notify the membership.” Navy football weekend in Annapolis — it by freeing all the slaves, I Sources: so make your hotel reservations early! would do it; and if I could do The Union Club of Boston: Biographical Sketch of Major General Charles Devens it by freeing some and leaving Frederick Milton Kimball, Editor, 100th Anniversary others alone, I would also do Celebration The Union Club of Boston, Inc., 1964, 30-31 that.” LIFE’s RACE RUN: Judge Devens’ Career is Ended, The Boston Globe, January 8, 1891, 10 (Letter to Horace Greeley,

[Historical Note: Marston Watson’s 3rd great- August 1862) grandfather is Richard Devens (1784-1847), husband of Jane Caroline Lithgow, whose sister Mary was married to Richard’s brother Charles Devens, Sr. (1791-1876). Major General Charles Devens, Jr., is Marston’s fi rst cousin, four times removed. Watson’s COMMANDERY NEWS father, Joseph Daly Watson (1915-2005), was an inductee at Fort Devens in 1944 prior to his active participation at the Battle of the Bulge during World Niermeyer and Vernon von der Heydt War II.] Missouri Commandery General William Tecumseh Sherman from the Missouri Commandery and Bob Congress Preview from page 4 Birthday Ceremonies, St. Louis Chesnut of the Illinois Commandery. Bancroft Gherardi, and Louis Kempff A parade of about forty re- (the latter two of whom became February 28, 2007 t was a bitterly cold blustery day enactors marched in formation commanders-in- chief of the Legion). from the front gate to the gravesite. The Symposium fee covers not only Ibut over sixty braved the elements to help honor Sherman’s life at Calvary Wreathes were placed by hereditary the Symposium sessions, but a Thursday organizations including one for the night reception, and a Friday banquet Cemetery in St. Louis, the fi nal resting place of himself and his family. The Commander-in-Chief by Past CiC (which will take the place of a MOLLUS/ Niermeyer and one for the Missouri DOLLUS dinner event that night.) You Billy Yank/William T. Sherman Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil Commandery by Senior Vice must be independently registered for Commander Funck. Several condensed the Symposium to attend those two War Camp did an excellent job of conducting the ceremony as they always speeches were given and then closed social events. Please use the separate by salutes by rifl e and by cannon. A Legion registration form to indicate do. Companions participating in this event included Charlie Funck and wife fellowship dinner followed afterwards. attendance at the various MOLLUS/ Douglas Niermeyer, Recorder DOLLUS events, and to accompany Ruth (DOLLUS), Jack Grothe, Doug Past Commander-in-Chief the fees and costs associated with them. The Annapolis Doubletree Hotel is the headquarters hotel for both the Congress and the Symposium. Besides offering fi rst-class accommodations, the hotel will run a free shuttle to the Academy for Doubletree guests who are also registered for the Symposium. See the Loyal Legion registration form for more details on hotel availability, including reservation phone numbers and cut-off dates. Companions and Dames will hold their meetings on Saturday

afternoon at the Doubletree, before Douglas Niermeyer adjourning to the annual Loyal Parade of re-enactors marching in formation from the front gate to the gravesite of General William Tecumseh Sherman. Legion reception and banquet. Loyal Legion Historical Journal 7 Lincoln Birthday Events Daniel P. Coughlin, Chaplain of the U. Wisconsin Commandery By Peter A. Dixon, LBNCC Chairman S. House of Representatives. Greetings LTC Thomas P. Curtis II, Former Commander were given by the Honorable Kirk t has been customary for companions he Military Order of the Loyal Kempthorne, Secretary of the Interior, Iof the Wisconsin Commandery to TLegion of the United States Annual following which the traditional letter meet for its Annual Meeting at the end of Lincoln Birthday dinner was held at the from the President of the United States each year, at the beautiful Women’s Club Army and Navy Club, Washington, D. C. was read by Benjamin C. Frick, of Wisconsin in downtown Milwaukee. on Sunday evening, February 11, 2007. Esq., Commander-in-Chief, MOLLUS. The event had to be cancelled this year Guest of honor and speaker was Steven The Gettysburg Address was read by because of a major snow storm (about L. Carson, Chairman of the the Honorable William A. Navas, Jr., a foot of the white stuff) and postponed Conference on Presidential Children. He Assistant Secretary of the Navy. The until January 5, 2007. This day proved is Past President of the Lincoln Group Frederick Talley Drum Hunt History to be a fine one for traveling and of Washington, D. C., an international Award given by the District of Columbia the companions met for an excellent lecturer and Lincoln scholar. The subject Commandery, was presented to Abigail luncheon at the same venue. One of the of his presentation was The Trial, Duvall, senior at the Severn School, actions taken by the members included Execution, Burial and Exhumation of Severna Park, Maryland. Commander- continued support for the Old Soldiers the Lincoln Assassination Conspirators. in-Chief Frick made the presentation. Home and Chapel (originally established by Lincoln), in its ongoing battle to save the buildings from the bulldozer. Nominations for 2007-08 offi cers were presented and Robert A. Meyer was elected the new commander. Other companions elected were Robert O. Meyer, Sr. Vice- Commander, Truman Farris, Jr. Vice Commander and Charles Beckford, Recorder, along with James S. Reeve, Treasurer, James A. Meyer, Chancellor,

Outgoing commander, Thomas Kathy Watson P. Curtis, concluded the afternoon Steven L. Carson, Chairman of the White House Kathy Watson activities with a brief talk on the Conference on Presidential Children Abigail Duvall, recipient Frederick Talley Presiding at the dinner was George Drum History Award Gettysburg Addresses, giving a rendition E. Walton, Commander of the DC The Lincoln Day Ceremony was of both a bit of ’s Commandery. A United States Armed followed by the presentation of the two-hour presentation and then the Forces Color Guard presented the offi cial wreaths, including wreaths of whole of Lincoln’s “remarks,” along colors, which was followed by the the President, Secretary of the Interior, with some observations of his own. pledge of allegiance and lead by Junior Mayor of the District of Columbia, the Vice-Commander-in-Chief, Keith G. LBNCC and wreaths of 18 Civil Service Harrison. The invocation was given by related societies. These included the Reverend Dr. Christopher M. Agnew, Loyal Legion, Sons of Union Veterans Chaplain-in-Chief. Approximately 75 of the Civil War and the Dames of members and guests attended, including the Loyal Legion. Excellent musical Major General Guy Swan, Commanding support was provided by the United General, Military District of Washington. States Air Force Ceremonial Brass. The traditional birthday memorial The Lincoln Birthday Committee service in honor of President Abraham hosted the traditional luncheon at Lincoln was held on Monday, February the Channel Inn after the ceremony. 12 at 11:45 am. Presiding at the ceremony LBNCC Chairman, Peter Arrott Dixon,

Kathy Watson was Past DC Commander, Peter Arrott presided at this luncheon where the At the Lincoln Day Ceremony, offi cial wreaths Dixon, Chairman of the Lincoln Birthday were presented, including wreaths of the President, invocation was given by the Reverend Secretary of the Interior, Mayor of the District of National Commemorative Committee. Dr. Christopher Agnew. Special guests Columbia, the LBNCC and wreaths of 18 Civil Following the presentation of the were recognized, including many Service related societies. Pictured above is the MOLLUS wreath placed by Commander-in Chief, colors and the National anthem, the Civil War society heads, Hon. Jerome Benjamin C. Frick, Esq. invocation was given by the Reverend continued on page 10 8 Loyal Legion Historical Journal Membership Campaign uncles and other eligible hereditary our “Enlistment Program,” which will 2007 family, friends and acquaintances. utilize all of our “Associate members” By Karl F. Schaeffer, Senior Vice Commander-in- One of the most famous questions to as recruiters of new Hereditary Chief ask, “Do you have a family member, members. This will increase our new such as your great-grandfather or hereditary membership greatly, now e are a very fortunate military great-granduncle, who served in the and in future years and will enhance Worder that has been alive and Union forces in the Civil War (1861- our morale, productivity, relationship well for the past one hundred and 1865), who was a Union offi cer, second and future of our historic Military Order. forty-one years. The Military Order of lieutenants and up in rank, a chaplain, a Our Associate members will be rewarded the Loyal Legion honors our beloved surgeon or assistant surgeon?” You will for enlisting new Hereditary members 16th United States President, whose be amazed how many people will enlist on the same basis as our Hereditary untimely death on April 15, 1865 will in the MOLLUS when you show or Companions. When an Associate be remembered for eternity. Our Order give a prospective member a Prominent member recruits three new Hereditary was created in mind and soul on that Companions booklet which lists some Companions, he will be rewarded with dreadful day and shortly thereafter it of the great Americans who fought and the “Lincoln Medal of Honor” and the came to pass. The memory of Abraham died in the deadliest war in the history “Lincoln Certifi cate of Appreciation” Lincoln has stirred our great country and of our great country. If you need some for meritorious service. Associate because of that and what he stood for, of the Prominent Companion booklets, members would be eligible for these two the Military Order of the Loyal Legion e-mail or call our Recorder-in-Chief, signifi cant awards, on a multiple basis. became what it is today and for evermore. Captain John Kent Kane, II, USCGA, The Associate recipient will be The most important act that a MOLLUS e-mail: jkk28@coxnet, phone: (757) rewarded with these two very honorable hereditary companion can perform is to 898-6953. Contact your commandery awards at our annual National Congress, become a part time recruiter for the recorder first to check to see if he the Lincoln Memorial Ceremony in army of Abraham Lincoln. All you has some inventory of the booklets. Washington, D.C. or at the Lincoln need is the necessary forms and then The second best news is you can Tomb Ceremony in Springfi eld, Ilinois. you could be on your way to building qualify for two awards when you enlist Our current Commander-in-Chief will Lincoln’s loyal and devoted MOLLUS three (3) new hereditary members. This present these two prestigious awards. Corps. Your commandery registrars will article will lead you in the right direction If the recipient is unable to attend one provide you with the necessary forms. to enlist new hereditary companions. of these major events, their “Medal of The best technique is to enlist An additional program has been Honor” and “Certifi cate of Appreciation” your sons, grandsons, cousins, approved to be a permanent part of will be mailed to their home. Lincoln Birthday Events - Washington D.C.

Kathy Watson from l. to r. Benjamin C. Frick, Esq., Commander-in-Chief, MOLLUS, Keith G. Harrison, Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief Jeffry C. Burden, Chancellor-in-Chief, MOLLUS, and Lee A. Tryon, Treasurer-in-Chief.

Kathy Watson from l. to r. Frank J. Scaturro, President of the U. S.Grant Tomb Association in New York, Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin, Chaplain, US House of Representatives, Peter Arrott Dixon, Chairman of the LBNCC, Benjamin C. Frick, Esq., Kathy Watson Commander-in-Chief, MOLLUS, Florence C. Stanley, Past National President, DOLLUS, Rev. Dr. Robert G. Carroon, Past Cdr.-in-Chief, Dr. David Curfman, M.D., and Jeffry C. Burden, Chancellor-in-Chief, MOLLUS DOLLUS members attending the DC Chapter meeting are from l. to r. seated Ann Schaeffer, Florence C. Stanley, Past National President, DOLLUS, Blanche Curfman, and Eleanor Niebell. Standing from l. to r. are Nancy Moody, President, Lincoln Memorial University, Jean Bishop, Nancy Kane, National Recorder and Kathy Watson Loyal Legion Historical Journal 9 Annapolis: Site of 2007 DAMES OF THE LOYAL LEGION National Registrar OF THE UNITED STATES Mrs. Karl F. Schaeffer (Rosemary) MOLLUS Congress EXECUTIVE BOARD 2006-2008 7154 Willowlane Avenue N.W. By Jeffry Burden, Chancellor-in-Chief Massillon, OH 44646-9565 National President Phone: (330) 854-6326 nnapolis is one of the oldest Mrs. Karl F. Schaeffer (Rosemary) E-mail: [email protected] Acities on the east coast, and its 7154 Willowlane Avenue N.W. attractions make it one of the most National Historian Massillon, OH 44646-9565 interesting to visit. The State Capitol Phone: (330) 854-6326 Mrs. Elise Metzger Meade building, fi nished in 1772, dominates E-mail: [email protected] 75 Ardmore Avenue, #3D Ardmore, PA 19003 the heart of the city. The handsome National Junior Vice President Phone: (610) 649-7548 brick and lumber structure boast the Miss Monie E. Upham largest wooden dome in the world 2323 40th Place NW, #105 Helen Soden Brady Memorial Fund made without using mails. It is the Washington, DC 20007 Mrs. Charles E. Funck III (Ruth) oldest state capitol in continuous use Phone: (202) 333-7453 60 Harneywold Drive in the United States, and from its E-mail: [email protected] St. Louis, MO 63136 Phone: (314) 524-3633 central location radiate the streets of old National Recorder E-mail: [email protected] Annapolis like the spokes from a wheel. Mrs. John Kent Kane II (Nancy) Nearby on the waterfront is the 101 Sleepy Hollow Lane Dames Column “Loyal Legion Journal” Annapolis Maritime Museum, telling Yorktown, VA 23692 Mrs. Marston Watson (Kathy) of the city’s long history of sea- Phone: (757) 898-6953 48 Southwind Circle going citizens. Not all sailors here E-mail: [email protected] Richmond, CA 94804-7404 are home-grown. In fact, locals call Phone: (510) 412-0550 the waterfront “Ego Alley” because E-mail: [email protected] National Chaplain of the constant parade of high-priced Mrs. Keith G. Harrison (Jean) 4209 Santa Clara Drive State Presidents watercraft that come visiting. On dry Holt, MI 48842-1868 District of Columbia land, the William Paca House and Phone: ( 517) 694-9394 Miss Florence C. Stanley Gardens recalls the Revolutionary- E-mail: [email protected] 4600 Reservoir Road NW era governor of Maryland, who was Washington, DC 20007-1917 also a “signer” of the Declaration National Chancellor Phone: (202) 333-3636 E-mail: fl [email protected] of Independence. Another “signer,” Mrs. Joseph B. Siedlarz, Jr. (Nancy) Charles Carroll of Carrollton, was born 26 Meadows Lane Ohio and raised in his grandfather’s house in Haverford, PA 19041 Phone: (610) 525-8687 Mrs. Grodon R. Bury (Lynne) Annapolis, a house now preserved and The Octagon House fully restored as the Charles Carroll Committee Chairperson 10095 Wadsworth Road House. He was the only Roman Catholic House Where Lincoln Died Marshallville, OH 44645-9738 in that honored group of revolutionaries. Phone: (330) 855-4251 Mrs. Ronald L. Schaeffer (Ann) Of course, the United States Naval E-mail: [email protected] 5611 N. 15th Street Academy is the best-known attraction Arlington, VA 22205-2805 Phone: (703) 536-6130 Pennsylvania at Annapolis. It boasts its own Naval E-mail: [email protected] Mrs. Joseph B. Seidlarz, Jr. (Nancy) Academy Museum, housing such relics 26 Meadows Lane as the desk on which the Japanese National Senior Vice President Haverford, PA 19041 signed surrender documents in World Mrs. Joseph B. Siedlarz, Jr. (Nancy) Phone: (610) 525-8687 War II. The huge Navy Chapel is

26 Meadows Lane the spiritual center of the campus, Haverford, PA 19041 Dames Room, Civil War & while in the crypt below is its greatest Phone: (610) 525-8687 Underground Railroad Museum of Philadelphia treasure – the tomb of John Paul Jones. National Treasurer Miss Florence C. Stanley Bancroft Hall is among the largest Mrs. Russell Bement, Jr. (Viola) 4600 Reservoir Road NW university buildings in the country. 138 Montrose Avenue, #43 Washington, DC 20007-1917 In what may be the Academy’s best Rosemont, PA 19010 Phone: (202) 333-3636 known ritual – certainly one of its E-mail: fl [email protected] Phone: (610) 527-9387 most impressive - midshipmen gather outside, stand inspection, then march 10 Loyal Legion Historical Journal Annapolis from page 9 Lincoln Birthday Events from page 7 Mendouga, Ambassador of the Republic of Camaroon, and Mrs. Mendouga, representing the Dean of the Diplomatic

Jeffry Burden

United States Naval Academy midshipmen Kathy Watson

Kate Leher, Speaker Kathy Watson by unit into Bancroft every weekday Peter Arrott Dixon, Chairman of the LBNCC, for the mid-day meal. The spotless, Corps. The speaker and guest of honor 198th Annual Commemoration of Lincoln’s Birthday wooded grounds of the Academy, located was Kate Lehrer, author, lecturer and directly on the Severn River, make even wife of Jim Lehrer of the PBS News a simple walk a treat for the eyes. Hour, whose subject was Insights into Annapolis will be a great host for the 2007 Life in Washington – Past and Present. Congress – make your plans to attend now!

Loyal Legion Memorial Fund he Loyal Legion Memorial Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization that serves as the charitable arm of the Order. The Memorial TFund publishes the Loyal Legion Roster and the Historical Journal, and supports commemorative observances at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., and the Lincoln Tomb in Springfi eld, Illinois. The Fund also provides support to the Civil War and Underground Railroad Museum, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Grant Monument Association, Zellwood Historical Society and Museum, GAR Museum and Library, the Civil War Preservation Trust, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and the Abraham Lincoln Museum at Lincoln Memorial University, among others. The following individuals have contributed to The Loyal Legion Memorial Fund during the period of October 1, 2006 through February 28, 2007: The Abraham Lincoln Society George E. Walton Michael Robert Horgan ($1,000 and above) David H. Ward Robert Krasche The New York Commandery of the Mrs. Walter G. Lee Military Order of the Loyal Legion of The Philip H. Sheridan Society Bob Lowe the United States (up to $99) James H. Lyon (Lt. Col. Ret.) Thomas N. Mc Carter III John Cope Abbott Jim McDonald The Ulysses S. Grant Society John C. Allen IV Rayma W. Murray Robert Bateman ($500 to $999) Henry P. Orlemann III Edwin C. Bearss Nicolas I. Quintana James W. Reece Delbert A. Bowman James A. Reeve Philip H. Brice IV Thomas E. Singelyn, D.D.S. The William T. Sherman Jeffry Burden Katharine G. Sommerfi eld Society ($100 to $499) John C. Freeman Irving B. Stanton William B. Alexander VI Brian A. Gettelfi nger Irene M. Stinson Stephen Beszedits Lisa Graney-Garror Emma Clara & Joe Stucky Adam P. Flint William H. Griffi th Scott W. Stucky Major Roy L. Goodale USAF (Ret.) William T. Grugan General Wayne C. Temple Michael Miller John Henry Hartford Ms. Margaret M. Walker Paul B. Parvis Alexander Hartnett Daniel L. Whetstone Rosemary and Karl Schaeffer Yolanda Marin S. de Hartnett Major Allen L. Walker Theodore E. Wiederseim III Loyal Legion Historical Journal 11 The Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States 122nd National Congress --- 21to 23 September 2007 Event Announcement and Reservation Form

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