VOLUME XXIII – NUMBER III Official Publication of the Georgia Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans MAY-JUNE 2007

Division Adjutant Although reluctant to state his personal opinion regarding this project, Division Adjutant Recommends Napier- Tom Brown agreed to do so ONLY after the unanimous Hoffman House As vote of the Executive Council Division Headquarters at the March 31, 2007 meeting. REVISED LEASE PROPOSAL OPINION OF THE GEORGIA DIVISION ADJUTANT FROM THE SOUTHERN CULTURAL FOUNDATION THIS OPINION IS EXPRESSED AT THE DIRECTION OF DATED May 5, 2007 THE GEORGIA DIVISION EXECUTIVE COUNCIL FOR THE USE OF THE NAPIER-HOFFMAN HOUSEAS IT WAS MY INTENT TO NOT INTERJECT AN OPINION, BUT TO A HEADQUARTERS SIMPLY PROVIDE FACTS. AT THE DIRECTION OF THE GEORGIA After consideration and discussion of the concerns of the DIVISION EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, WHILE MEETING IN FORSYTH, GA Georgia Division Sons of Confederate Veterans Headquarters’ Committee representing the Georgia Division of the Sons of ON 31 MARCH 2007, I WAS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN OPINION Confederate (The Division) and the Southern Cultural Foun- ON THE PROPOSED LEASE AS DIVISION ADJUTANT. dation (The SCF) the following terms for a lease for the use of the Napier-Hoffman House (The House) located at 350 In- IT IS MY OPINION, WITH ALL THINGS CONSIDERED, dian Springs Road in Forsyth, Georgia, owned by the South- THAT IT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE GEORGIA DIVI- ern Cultural Foundation for the use of the House as a Head- quarters by The Division the following terms for a lease are SION TO EXERCISE THE PROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT AS offered. PROVIDED IN THIS DOCUMENT. 1. The Division will assume all monetary obligations for THE REASONING AND BACKGROUND BEHIND THIS OPINION IS the House including but not limited to: ATTACHED FOR ALL MEMBERS TO SEE HOW I ARRIVED AT THIS A) Maintain all insurance required to protect the House from fire, storms, flood, bodily injury and theft. The SCF to be RECOMMENDATION. THIS SECTION ALSO GIVES FURTHER IN- named in all insurance policies as the beneficiary. FORMATION ON THE POTENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT. B) All taxes – Federal, State and local that may be levied against the House and property. IT IS MY HOPE AND DESIRE THAT THIS ISSUE CAN BE PUT TO C) Maintenance of the House and property including but BED WITH ALL ACCEPTING THE FINAL DECISION OF THE MEM- not limited to exterior of the house, interior and decorating (with the approval of the SCF), Property (grounds) to be main- BERSHIP IN REUNION. THIS HAS BEEN A PROCESS OF 15 YEARS AT tained in an acceptable manner. THIS POINT, AND HAS BECOME A DIVISIVE ISSUE TO THE DIVI- D) Payment of all utilities required by the Division to SION IN THE PAST YEAR. IT IS TIME FOR THE DIVISION TO MOVE maintain the House and the operation of the House as the FORWARD TO FIGHT, AS ONE, THE ISSUES THAT DETRACT FROM Division’s Headquarters. E) The Division to assume the outstanding balance due OUR TRUE HISTORY BEING PRESENTED. LET US UNITE AS ONE on the note of approximately $61,000 held by BB&T, Macon, FOLLOWING THE FINAL VOTE, WHATEVER THE FINAL OUTCOME Georgia. Payments are due quarterly. MAY BE, WHETHER WE, AS INDIVIDUALS AGREE OR NOT. LET’S F) Any and all approved changes and additions to the COME TOGETHER AS GOOD MEN OF THE SOUTH IN THE NAME OF grounds and the house that are required by the Division. G) Signage on the public streets, flag poles, and plantings, OUR ANCESTORS WHO FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT AND REUNITED walks, parking areas, driveways, site lighting and any other AND MOVED FORWARD. such improvements will be the exclusive responsibility of the Division with the approval of SCF. All signage will comply with Forsyth/Monroe county planning and zoning require- Tom Brown ments. A tasteful sign will be erected at the driveway entrance on Indian Spring Road which will read: “NAPIER-HOFFMAN GEORGIA DIVISION ADJUTANT HOUSE” “Erected 1831” Headquarters, Georgia Division, Sons 05 MAY 2007 of Confederate Veterans, Headquarters Southern Cultural Foundation and any other tenants. The SCF states that it has no objection to the respectful and appropriate display of any Confederate national, state or military flag. H) The SCF must have an accountant prepare a non-profit See Related Stories Inside... tax return each year. The SCF must receive from the Division for the use of the House and property a sum of $100.00 (one hundred dollars) each month to cover the cost of this re- quirement by the Federal Government. Resolution to Establish General 2. The SCF as the Owner has the ultimate responsibility • for the House and property and must have final approval of all permanent changes and/or additions the Division may Headquarters...... Page Eleven want to make to the House and property (grounds) 3. The Division may from time to time wish to sub-lease certain space in the House to qualified tenants. This is ac- • History of the Headquarters Project ceptable to SCF but SCF must have final approval of all ten- ants. The Division shall establish the rental charge. Page Twelve 4. The Division may from time to time wish to rent the House and property for public or private gatherings such as weddings, receptions, parties and committee meetings to raise money for the maintenance of the House and property. • Members of the Board Southern The Division shall establish the rental charge. 5. The Division may from time to time wish to use the Cultural Foundation . . . Page Twelve House and grounds for barbeques, living history displays, educational events and similar purposes. 6. In regard to Items 4 and 5 a calendar for scheduling • Further Clarification and Opinion of of events both inside and outside the House will be main- tained by the Division and available to the SCF upon request. the Division Adjutant . Page Thirteen (Continued on page eleven) Page Two The Georgia Confederate May-June 2007 Issue

Letters to the Editor

’56 Flag which in 1861 and today look way from Chattanooga to At- is to come of the efforts that Lincoln, with the help of down their long hypocritical lanta and our army contin- the Division’s Headquarters the other conspirators, Will- Dear Editor Espy, noses at the South. There are ued on to Savannah and then Committee and the Southern iam Steward, Salmon Chase, I would like to respond to not stars for a large number of on to Bentonville. You know Cultural Foundation have Edward Bates and Edward the article in the March 2007 our sister Confederate states. the ultimate result. We’ll made, it will be because the Stanton developed a map of Georgia Confederate by AOT Quite frankly, I don’t give a rip never know what might have members of the Division ap- the lands that had been pur- Adjutant, Joe Warnke. Com- what the stars in Mississippi’s happened otherwise. For prove this Headquarters at chased where at a later date, patriots Warnke and Barrow flag stand for, according to the those who say “But we could Reunion in Metter. I hope the Union Army would ma- attending the inaugaration is obscure state code quoted by not win” I say: How do you that a financially prudent and neuver the Confederate Army not my business. I personally Mr. Warnke. I do know this know? fiscally responsible plan will to these lands to fight battles. would not have attended. In about Mississippi’s state flag; Doug Allen be forthcoming from the SCF Lincoln knew of the plan 2002 I voted for Sonny Per- it bears the Saint Andrew’s Roswell Mills Camp 1547 and the SCV Headquarters of the South in late 1850 to due in the general election Cross and the leadership of Committee. If such a plan is secede from the Union and (not in the primary). I voted Mississippi preserved their revealed, and I would expect form an army. This he knew for him having believed his state as opposed to the lead- that to happen in time for through his friendship with announcement that he would ership of the state of Georgia. ’56 Flag camps to review the plan, I Alexander H. Stephens from support a fair flag vote. When The Perdue flag was Dear Editor, hope it will be approved. Georgia who was in the U.S. he proved himself a liar I never brought about in a rigged ref- I just wanted to thank In the midst of some Congress with Lincoln. voted for him again, nor will I erendum which omitted the you for running the article heated dialog and intrigue on Lincoln and his group of ever, nor would have I at- popular 1956 flag. The whole “In Defense of the 1956 Vet- this subject, I encourage each four conspirators knew that tended the inaugaration. issue was over the 1956 flag, erans Memorial State Flag” camp to not take my word or to make their conspiracy Contrary to popular opin- which the Governor, in his by Tim Pilgrim in The Geor- any one else’s word for this. work, there must be a war, ion the Perdue flag only par- first campaign, promised to gia Confederate. It was both Go to Forsyth. Visit the house and Lincoln assured his fel- tially represents the Confed- include in a state-wide refer- enlightening and well done. yourself. See what we are dis- low conspirators as soon as eracy. The 13 stars on endum. The Governor and Sincerely, cussing here. I think that this he became president in 1861 Perdue’s flag are the stars of legislature bucked under pres- K. Steven Monk issue is worth the time and he would maneuver the South the 13 original colonys, some sure from the Atlanta and Gilmer Light Guards trouble to see the house with into a War. of which are Massachusetts, Georgia Chambers of Com- Camp 89 your own two eyes. This conspiracy was Rhode Island, Connecticut, merce, the Black Caucus and Respectfully Submitted, based totally on greed. This New York, New Jersey, states the media and omitted the Sparks Ramey group knew that they could 1956 flag. When the referen- Camp 1289 get government money and dum was over a grand total of ’56 Flag contracts to develop these 14.7 percent of Georgia vot- Thanks Tim Pilgrim for a battlefields after the war was ers chose the current big lie great article. We Southerners over because they would be flag. Wow, big deal! have let our politicians com- The Great Battle- in control of the government, The Georgia Omitting the 1956 flag promise our heritiage away. field Conspiracy that families who had mem- from the referendum was the Enough is Enough. Time to bers that fought and died on Confederate only way to get ride of it. Had take our songs, flags, and Editor, the battlefields would want to a vote been taken in 1956, symbols back. This is a response to Com- travel to see where their Official Publication of the 2005, or today, the still very Frank Palmer patriot Alfred E. Newman’s loves ones served and would Georgia Division, popular 1956 flag would be the Sasser question of “Why it is that so want to erect monuments to Sons of Confederate Veterans winner. many battles during the War their exploits, that these ©Copyright 2007 By CSA Deo Vindice, Between the States were battlefields would produce Paper - All Rights Reserved Fred Chitwood fought on land owned by the jobs for the bureaucracy and Col. Charles T. Zachry Napier-Hoffman National Park Service?” help to expand the then grow- – CSA PAPER COMMITTEE – Camp 108 House This question has also ing national government. For JUDGE BEN SMITH McDonough bothered me for a long time, this work hundreds, of federal Editor Emeritus Edtor: so several years ago I started workers would be needed to DAVID ESPY For the past 8 or 9 years, to research this matter and oversee these “parks” Editor ’56 Flag I have been hearing about the my findings were astonishing. Several of the conspira- [email protected] search for a Georgia Division My research required me tors owned major shares in Editor: Headquarters. The commit- to go to the National Archives northern monument compa- CHARLIE LOTT I am in wholehearted tee was formed and after in Washington, D.C. My in- nies and they, through the [email protected] support of Tim Pilgrim’s ar- some false starts came up with quiries for certain documents government, encouraged, af- ROBERT OVERSTREET ticle. a house located next to the were met with resistance from ter the war, the erection of [email protected] While others might be- Canonball House in Macon. the staff. As my research nar- monuments on these battle- • The Georgia Confeder- lieve it is best to forget the old That deal fell through and rowed, the staff was able to fields. As a part of the con- ate is published monthly. flag and “move on to more later the Napier - Hoffman figure out what I was looking spiracy, the Federal Govern- • Opinions expressed by important and possible House was presented for our for and was very reluctant to ment let contracts during the editorial columnists and in goals” I cannot surrender consideration at the Moultrie produce the requested pa- war to purchase more can- Letters to the Editor contri- without a fair fight (a vote by Reunion. pers, but I persisted and nons and cannon balls than butions are not necessarily everyone), and THAT we Until very recently, I was through the Freedom of In- the Northern Army could use those of this newspaper. have not had. I cannot let not really on board with the formation Act was able to re- so there would be an abun- • The Georgia Confeder- political manipulations take idea of the Napier - Hoffman view the incriminating docu- dance of these items after the ate is distributed free to mem- the place of a fair vote. house as a headquarters. ments. war to be used to decorate the bers of the Georgia Division, I have witnessed nothing When I was camp Com- The documents revealed battlefield. Again, the con- Sons of Confederate Veterans. but compromises, with the mander, I did not ask our that this was a diabolical con- spirators owned the control- • Bulk-Rate postage paid South the loser every time, camp to invest in the project. spiracy masterminded by ling stock in the foundries that at Trion, GA 30753. for fifty years now. Recently I went to the Napier one Abraham Lincoln when produced these cannons. General Johnston com- - Hoffman house and got to he was in the United States Lincoln also had the as- promised (retreated) all the see the inside, for the first House of Reprehensive as a sistance of a group of people time. I had previously vis- Whig in 1847. Under a cloak inside the government and ited it twice, seeing the of secrecy the Government prominent and influential grounds and outside only. I purchased certain lands in Northern citizens outside the am convinced now that, with both the South and North. government who belonged to the proper financial plan, the The conspirators agreed that the secret societies of the Subscription Coupon house could become a real if the plot were discovered, House of Rothchild, the Illu- asset to the SCV. they would explain that the minati, the Committee of The Georgia Confederate With the events that will lands were for government- 300, the Trilateral Commis- surely be happening for the sponsored railroads. sion and Skull and Bones. The – $12.00 Per Year – 150th anniversary of the The money to purchase help from these secret soci- WBTS and the throngs of tour- these lands came from the eties is why this conspiracy ists that will be “looking for sale of the book “Uncle Tom’s was able to succeed and keep Name______Tara” I believe it behooves us Cabin” and was given to the hidden all these years. to at last act on this opportu- government through a secret As a part of the con- Address ______nity. agreement so the purchase spiracy Lincoln proposed If the Southern Cultural would not show up as a line that 25% of the profits that Foundation gives us favor- City, State, Zip ______item on the government bud- would be realized from this able terms and if the Division get and be questioned by the scam would be turned over is allowed control of the South. to Northern Carpetbaggers Mail Subscription Coupon house and grounds, we can The secret agreement to businessmen who would go along with check for $12.oo to: Send The show this historical home and allow the government to be South to build motels so the Georgia Con- tell our story to folks that will able to purchase the lands Yankees traveling in the Georgia Division Adjutant federate to Tom Brown be here wanting to hear it. I were attached to the Compro- South would be able to find your friends believe foundation money mise of 1850, which was ush- accommodations. This was Post Office Box 217, in other Eastanollee, GA 30538 can be obtained to make the ered through Congress by Il- necessary due to the destruc- states! restoration of the home hap- linois Senator Stephen A. tion left in the wake of the pen quickly. Douglas who was allied with Yankee Army. Edwin Stanton If anything constructive Lincoln. (Continued on page seven) May-June 2007 Issue The Georgia Confederate Page Three Group Honors Civil War Veterans

BY JEFF GILL shooter,” William Gaines died Washington “Uncle Wash” The Times - Gainesville in 1863 from wounds after Gaines, who was the 27th’s The Sons of Confederate leaving battle and returning last survivor when he died in Veterans paid homage Satur- home. John Gaines was 1938. She said he always ate day to three brothers and wounded numerous times, lunch with her family at the their uncle, all Civil War vet- including four in one battle, regiment’s reunions, which erans, in separate ceremonies but “he survived the war and were held at Redwine Meth- dedicating marble cemetery thank God for us,” Young odist Church in South Hall. markers. said. “He was outgoing,” she “I’m proud. I just wish my Gaines, a farmer, served said. daddy was here to be part of as a longtime Hall County Andrew Gaines enlisted it,” said 83-year-old Billie sheriff, first elected in 1877, at 34 years old, was wounded Turk, who accepted the Con- and later as a two-term state in battle and discharged in federate flag in honor of her legislator. He was described May 1865. He died in 1891. grandfather, John Lilburn as a “kind gentleman who did Paul Tumlin, John Gaines’ Gaines. his duty and never lost his great-grandfather, came The group unveiled temper,” Young said. from his native Rainsville, markers for Gaines and broth- Many of the people at- Ala. to attend the ceremonies. ers Francis Gaines and Henry tending Saturday’s ceremo- “I can’t help but appreci- Gaines at Alta Vista Cemetery nies were descendants of ate what these folks did, eve and uncle Andrew Jackson Civil War era re-enactors, led by Marie Bath as a John Gaines, who had 15 chil- though I didn’t know them,” Gaines at his burial site at war widow, enter Alta Vista Cemetery during the dren and 45 grandchildren. said Tumlin, who lived in Dewberry Baptist Church No. monument dedication ceremony Saturday. The “I can’t remember him,” Georgia 43 years before re- 1’s cemetery off Clarks Bridge ceremony honored the Gaines brothers, local men Turk said. “I was 2 years old turning to Alabama last sum- Road. when he died.” mer. “They helped shape my who fought with the 27th Georgia Regiment during But she did recall Henry life one way or another.” The Gaines brothers and the Civil War. uncle, as well as a fourth brother, William Gaines, all fought as privates serving in A female re-enactor, College in Oakwood, gave a Company D, 27th Georgia dressed in black period garb, brief history of each Gaines Regiment. William Gaines al- placed a red rose on each of veteran and the 27th in gen- ready has a marker at the the markers before they eral. Hopewell Baptist Church were unveiled, representing “These were stout war- cemetery in South Hall. each veteran’s widow and riors who never flinched from John and Henry Gaines their descendants. duty,” he said to the group.” are buried at Alta Vista, which The first service was … They were good Americans is off Jesse Jewell Parkway, longer, with camp com- who set positive examples for and Francis Gaines is buried mander Wilson Kemp leading all of us. They were commit- at Cold Harbor, Va., where the the group in pledges to the ted to faith, family, commu- South won an 1864 battle. U.S. and Georgia flags and a nity and country. The veterans group, salute to the Confederate As part of Gen. Robert E. Camp 1404 of the 27th Regi- flags. Lee’s Northern Virginia ment, held a solemn service Mills sang “Nearer My army, the regiment fought in at both cemeteries. God to Thee” and led the 25 “significant engagements Re-enactors, including group in a rendition of during the war, with 29 of its Camp 1404 Chaplain Ralph “Dixie.” 117 soldiers killed,” said Mills, were dressed in Civil Douglas Young, who Young, the camp’s historian. War uniforms and serving as teaches history and political In addition to Frances Ralph Mills sings “Dixie” during Saturday’s a color guard. science at Gainesville State Gaines, who was a “sharp- ceremony. Mills is the chaplain of Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 1404. The Gaines brothers were all members of the 27th Georgia Regiment during the Civil War.

Sons of Confederate Veterans B/G E. Porter Alexander Camp 158 Augusta, Georgia Invites you to join us for an evening of Southern fellowship and Confederate heritage. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at Sconyers Bar-B-Que Restaurant at 7:00 p.m. Call 706-650-6991.

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ROONEY KEA rkea@vidalia- Vidalia, Ga. city.k12.ga.us 912-594- 6867 Mechanized Cavalry Holds DOWN IN THE GEORGIA PINEY WOODS Quarterly Meeting March 11 DENARD AND MOORE

The Georgia Division of the inducted four new members. appreciably, he has spoken SCV Mechanized Cavalry held The new members were and is scheduled for a re- CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. their quarterly meeting on Howard Mount of Villa Rica, evaluation. March 11 at Wicks Tavern in Scott Niles of Ringgold, William The event was hosted by O. DAVID DENARD, AE Villa Rica. It was well attended Thomas of Rock Spring, and our SCV Georgia Division President and all of the attendees rode Jerry Vogler of Kennesaw. Commander, Charlie Lott at P. O. Box 2208 P. O. Box 669 their motorcycles. Capt. Capt. Sparks gave us an his camp’s meeting hall. Com- Norcross, Ga. 30091-2208 Washington, Ga. 30673 Johnny Sparks presided over update on injured Brother mander Lott was also our (770) 441-1645 (706) 678-7720 the meeting. He promoted Lewis Leach. Although his guest speaker. He spoke on (770) 441-2270 Fax (706) 678-3483 Fax Chuck Shields to Corporal and condition has not changed the Napier-Hoffman House. Page Four The Georgia Confederate May-June 2007 Issue

Sons of ConfederateVeterans Georgia Division Officers

DIVISION COMMANDER 8TH BRIGADE COMMANDER CHARLIE LOTT GARY URSREY P.O. Box 2 616 Edmondson Street Winston, GA 30187-0002 Moultrie, GA 31768 770-942-2691 229-921-7543 (H) [email protected] [email protected]

LT. COMMANDER - North 9TH BRIGADE COMMANDER TED BROOKE PETE GIDDENS 2055 Foster Drive 127 Palmer Road Cumming, GA 30040 Leesburg, GA 31763 770-781-9221 229-434-9023 [email protected] [email protected]

LT. COMMANDER - South 10TH BRIGADE COMMANDER DON NEWMAN AL MEDCALF 128 West Deerfield Road 122 Medcalf Road Color Sgt. Cody Williamson (L) and Chaplain George King Bloomingdale, GA 31302 Barnesville, GA 30204 honor Chaplain King’s ancestor, George M. King, with 912-748-7387 (H) 770-358-4986 (H) the battle flag at Reidsville City Cemetery during [email protected] [email protected] Confederate History and Heritage Month. Chaplain King, a member of Gen. Robert A. Toombs Camp 912, was DIVISION ADJUTANT 11TH BRIGADE COMMANDER named 2007 Confederate of the Year for the Camp of TOM BROWN SPARKS RAMEY the Year. He was recognized for his unselfish service to P.O. Box 217 12 Shilling Way his compatriots, his community, and recognition of his Eastanollee, GA 30538 Newnan, GA 30263 ancestors by attending memorial services, serving in 706-886-3306 770-254-1308 living histories, and doing genealogical research. [email protected] [email protected] DIVISION JUDGE ADVOCATE 12TH BRIGADE COMMANDER MARTIN K. O’TOOLE TIM PILGRIM P.O. Box 3221 3770 Atlanta Road Bishop-General Marietta, GA 30061 Smyrna, GA 30080 770-427-5467 678-309-1343 (H) Leonidas Polk [email protected] [email protected] PAST DIVISION COMMANDER 13TH BRIGADE COMMANDER Commemoration JACK BRIDWELL BARRY DENARD P.O. Box 1353 4766 Countryside Drive Saturday, June 16, 2007 - 10:30 a.m. Moultrie, GA 31776 Flowery Branch, GA 30542 1-866-SCV-IN-GA 770-868-6543 The beloved Bishop-General Leonidas Polk fell in battle 143 years ago [email protected] [email protected] on June 14, 1864. We plan to mark this occasion and remember his sacrifice and the sacrifices of all Confederate soldiers and civilians at the Lt. General 1ST BRIGADE COMMANDER DIVISION CHIEF-OF-STAFF Leonidas Polk Camp’s annual commemoration. EDITOR - The Georgia Confederate WILLIAM LATHEM The plans are ambitious again for this year. DAVID ESPY P.O. Box 1421 There will be several memorial addresses recalling the career of General P.O. Box 310 Dallas, GA 30132 Polk and the sacrifices of the Southland for independence. Summerville, GA 30747 678-471-9199 A party will fire a salute to the Bishop-General. Volunteers are welcome. 706-857-2494 [email protected] Finally, a local neighbor, Mr. Melvin Dishong, will be available to answer [email protected] questions about the existing fortifications and entrenchments still extant on DIVISION CHAPLAIN the mountain. 2ND BRIGADE COMMANDER JIM CAVANAH You are encouraged to attend this important anniversary event. JOE N. CARVER 117 Exley Road, South If you are using a website map, the closest address is Mr. Dishong’s: 2656 Camp Branch Road Rincon, GA 31326 1437 Beaumont Drive, Kennesaw, Georgia. Ellijay, GA 30540 [email protected] The site is reached by driving on Stilesboro Road . Beaumont Drives is a 706-669-1314 “T” intersection with Stilesboro to the south. It comes off between the inter- DIVISION NEWSLETTER sections of Pine Mountain Circle (to the east) and Duxbury Lane (to the 3RD BRIGADE COMMANDER EDITOR EMERITUS west). BOBBY WATKINS JUDGE BEN SMITH A marker is on the right hand side at the path leading to the site. 255 North Fork This event brings several important factors together: the anniversary Lavonia, GA 30553 DIVISION SPOKESMEN itself with its opportunity for reflection on our ancestors, the likelihood this 706-599-1789 DAN COLEMAN year of some press coverage and the likelihood that people not associated [email protected] [email protected] with the SCV may attend. WOODY HIGHSMITH Please make every effort to be present. 4TH BRIGADE COMMANDER Furthermore, since the Bishop-General was a devout churchman, it is LARRY MANLEY DIVISION HERITAGE OFFENSE only fit and proper that we remember him in a more formal setting that P.O. Box 4713 DAVID ANDERSON Saturday evening. Eatonton, GA 31024 1359 Latta Drive Father John Roddy, Rector of St. Hilda’s of Whitby (and a member of our 706-485-8432 (W) Conyers, GA 30012-4128 Camp) will conduct a service in the style of the Episcopal Church of 1864 that 706-485-6001 (H) 770-483-1782 evening at his church. See the advertisement in this issue of the Georgia [email protected] [email protected] Confederate.. What happened in 1864? 5TH BRIGADE COMMANDER DIVISION HERITAGE MONTH For those note familiar with the story, this is a brief summary of the MIKE MULL CHAIRMAN unhappy event: 366 Savannah Avenue CALVIN JOHNSON The day before, General Patrick Cleburne has been on Pine Mountain’s Statesboro, GA 31458 [email protected] summit and quickly left feeling the position too exposed for prolonged ob- 912-531-5786 servations. A Federal battery was established at the base of Pine Mountain [email protected] DIVISION HISTORIAN and they quickly opened up on any inviting targets. KELLY BARROW According to some accounts, while Generals Johnston, Hardee and 6th BRIGADE COMMANDER 621 Forrest Avenue Polk were making their observations on June 14, 1864, Federal General GORDON SMITH Griffin, GA 30224 William T. Sherman saw the “reb officers” and thought them entirely too 770-412-1646 “saucy” to be standing so exposed. He ordered the battery to open fire 7TH BRIGADE COMMANDER [email protected] probably expecting nothing more than forcing them to scatter. However, JAMES E. GASKINS JR. once the fire had commenced, the lithe Johnston and agile Hardee left the Route 1 - Box 900 LEE’S CADET’S CHAIRMAN crest. The more portly and stately Bishop-General displayed his customary Willacoochee, GA 31650 JOE CRAIGMILES aplomb and was leaving the summit in a more leisurely manner when a shell 912-534-5857 [email protected] struck him in the chest, killing him instantly. In his pocket was a blood- [email protected] soaked tract entitled: “Balm for the Weary and Wounded” which the Bishop- AID-DE-CAMP General had personally inscribed to Generals Johnston, Hood and Hardee. KEITH TAYLOR The loss of such a figure, so revered by his troops, was a great shock to [email protected] the Confederacy. Union forces reported that Confederate soldiers cursed them for killing so fine a man and several men in gray deserted in discourage- ment. General Sherman wrote his wife in some satisfaction: “we have killed Bishop Polk today.’ May-June 2007 Issue The Georgia Confederate Page Five Graves Committee Confederate Dreadnoughts BY JOE JORDAN John B. Gordon Camp 46 Success Story Most people think of the War for Southern Inde- pendence as a series of huge land battles fought with glistening sabers and booming cannons. While this surely happened, an important part of this war was be- ing fought on the sea and in the halls of European politi- cal power. Traveling between England and France a lone Con- federate naval officer was acquiring ships for the South- ern cause. James Dunwoody Bulloch purchased or con- tracted to build merchant raiders that would ravage Union shipping from Cape Town to the Bering Sea. But Bulloch had even bigger plans for the Confederate Navy. In early 1863 he ordered construction of two ironclads from the Laird Shipyard in Liverpool. These ships would have the seaworthiness and armament to cross the Atlantic and attack Union Navy vessels and seaports with impunity. Bulloch expressed his vision for the use of these powerful vessels in this excerpt from a letter to Confederate Secretary of the Navy S. R. Mallory. “In view of the intimate knowledge I necessarily possess of the construction and capabilities of the ironclads 294 and 295, I feel called upon to throw out a few suggestions as to the service for which they would be most available, and I trust you will not think me presumptuous for doing so. I feel confident that they will be as good sea-boats and as easily handled as armoured vessels can be.” “The Atlantic coast offers enticing and decisive work in more than one direction. Without a moment’s delay, after getting their crews on board off Wilmington, [Brit- ish laws of neutrality required all vessels built or pur- chased in England by belligerents to depart British wa- ters with a British crew] our vessels might sail south- ward, sweep the blockading fleet from the sea-front of every harbour from the Capes of Virginia to Sabine Pass, and cruising up and down the coast, could prevent any- thing like permanent systematic interruption of our for- eign trade for the future. Again, should Washington still be held by the enemy, our ironclads could ascend the Potomac, and after destroying all transports and gun- boats falling within their reach, could render Washing- ton itself untenable, and could thus create a powerful diversion in favour of any operations General Lee might have on foot. Third, Portsmouth, New Hampshire is a wealthy city in itself, and opposite the town is an impor- tant national dock and building-yard. The whole lies invitingly open to attack and destruction. Suppose our two ironclads should steam, unannounced, into that harbour on some fine October morning, and while one proceeded to demolish the navy-yard and all it con- tained, the other should send a flag of truce to the mayor, to say that if $1,000,000 in gold or $5,000,000 in greenbacks were not sent on board in four hours the city would be destroyed after the manner of Jackson- ville and Bluffton. Portsmouth could afford to pay for its existence. Philadelphia is another point open to such an attack. The river is navigable, the banks compara- tively low, so that no plunging fire could be brought to bear upon the ships, and once in front of the city they could dictate their own terms. Such operations as are thus hastily sketched would inflict great damage upon the enemy, besides creating a striking effect in Europe, and the ships would thus be employed in a manner which would bring into use their full power, so that no strength would be wasted.” Under intense diplomatic pressure from United States officials in England, the ironclads were seized by the British Government and never sailed for the Con- federacy. Could these two ships have changed the out- come of the war and won independence for the South? If so, how different would the political landscape of today‘s world be with two smaller nations taking the place of the powerful United States? The imagination soars. Historians argue over whether Pickett’s charge or some other land battle was the so called “high water mark” of the Confederacy. I think the high water mark was on the hulls of two ironclads in a British shipyard. The late Shelby Foote said that “You can’t under- stand American history without understanding the Civil War.” I would add that you can’t understand the Civil War without understanding the naval and international aspects of that conflict. Information for this article came from The Secret Service of The Confederate States in Europe by James Dunwoody Bulloch with a forward by historian Philip Van Doren Stern. This book is out of print and a little hard to find, but it provides fascinating insights into a little known side of America’s bloodiest war. Page Six The Georgia Confederate May-June 2007 Issue Dixie Guards Announce 110th Annual Georgia Division Reunion Agenda And Events

The Georgia Division, you only have to do a couple cial SCV Division. plex at the Metter-Candler vene – SCV Members Only Sons of Confederate Veterans of things. 1. Register for the A highlight of the tourna- County Recreation Depart- 2 p.m. – The Afternoon Reunion is right around the Business Session. 2. Register ment will be a chance to win ment. The building is air con- Tour will kick off from the corner. The Dixie Guards for the Dinner Banquet & $10,000 Cash with a Hole-in- ditioned and has rest room lobby of the host hotel – The Camp 1942 of Metter have Dance. That’s It! Each mem- One on Number 10. Each hole facilities. There is a nice front stops will include the Guido been working to make this ber that is registered to at- will be named after a Famous porch with old fashioned Evangelistic Association, The year’s event a memorable tend, we hope will come. In Confederate Hero and the en- rocking chairs. There are pic- Cedar Plantation, an Antebel- occasion. This year marks the order to encourage participa- tire tournament will have a nic tables and there is a play- lum Mansion that dates to 200th Anniversary of the tion in the business interests Confederate Theme. Door ground for the kids. There will 1789 and the Metter Depot of birth of General Robert E. of the Georgia Division, the Prizes, Lunch, Free Beverages likely be an inflatable Moon the Central of Georgia Rail- Lee. All across the Confedera- (Beer, Water, Soft Drinks, and Walk and an inflatable Slide road. Refreshments, Door tion, this is the “Year of Lee” Energy Drinks) Golf, Cart are or other “Inflatable” amuse- Prizes and a Presentation will and in Metter it will be all included with the En- ments for the kids. be provided. Only those pre- no different. try Fee. The cost per 8:30 p.m. – Metter Indus- registered will be able to at- “We were fortu- team has not been final- trial Park – A Cannonade and tend and seating is limited. nate to be awarded the ized yet. All of the prof- Pyrotechnic Demonstration. Visit www.dixieguards.org Reunion during this its generated from the Come see the 32nd Georgia for information. year. General Lee’s tournament will go to Reenactor group and SCV 7:30 p.m. – The Banquet 200th Birthday Cel- the Dixie Guards Monu- members give everyone a Dinner will begin at the Met- ebration the most out- ment Gardens Founda- blast from the past as they ter Middle School Complex – standing ready-built tion – The Dixie Guards duel each other across the The Dinner will be in the Caf- convention theme any plan to construct a Me- lake. The pubic will be invited eteria Area and as soon as ev- camp could have,” said morial Park, erect a to attend and we hope that a eryone gobbles down their Commander Randy Confederate Memorial large SCV contingent is on Whole Hog and Chipped BBQ Crooms. “We’re still a and maintain a family hand to meet and greet the dinner and fixins, the party relatively young camp friendly facility – on pri- folks from Metter. will move across the street to and to be able to host vate property that will the gym where the Division our Division is nice be free from govern- SATURDAY, June 9– will be entertained by the enough, but to do it on ment intervention and 7:30 a.m. – Registration great Irish and Confederate such a special occasion fickle laws. For more in- will begin at the Wilcox Audi- Folk Band, Un-Recon- is really special. The formation about the torium. All members that structed. only thing we’ve added tournament contact: have not registered will be was the theme of Randy Crooms – 912- urged to get there early. SUNDAY, June 10– “Double the Division” 685-7504 or 9 a.m. – The Presentation 9 a.m. – There will be a – We thought it would [email protected]. of the Colors – The Pledge and Memorial Service at the Lake make our Commemoration of Dixie Guards have decided to **Georgia Division Salute to Our Flags – The In- Church Gazebo just outside General Lee even more spe- try to encourage extra par- Camps can have holes dedi- vocation and Welcome – The Metter on Georgia Hwy 46 cial if the Georgia Division ticipation. Someone is going cated or named after their Recognition of Special Guests East. The Lake Church Cem- doubled its size or greatly in- to win and will win that night Camp. In order to do this, a and Dignitaries will kick off etery is the final resting place creased our membership.” – not down the road! camp must sell $500 worth our 110th Reunion’s Business for one of Georgia’s Last Con- Crooms added. Crooms con- If you are already a Life of T-Box Advertisements to – SCV Members Only! federates and many other cluded, “We are really hop- Member and you win – You your local or area businesses. 12 Noon – 1:30 p.m. -The Confederate Heroes. ing that everyone enjoys their have several options Your Camp and Your local Business Session will break 10:30 a.m. – The Execu- stay in Metter, our busi- 1. You can give the Life businesses and patrons will be for Lunch those who have tive Council will meet at the nesses, our officials and our Membership to the member exclusively recognized on registered will hop over a Strickland Community Com- local camp members have all of your choice. Your Own Hole named for block to the Strickland Com- plex. pledged to strive to make the 2. You can donate the Life your Camp or the Confeder- plex for a Catered Luncheon For Reunion Information, Division feel right at home. Membership to Your Camp ate Hero or Your Choice (Ex- and Special Guest Speaker, Registration Forms, Tour Reg- We are not a big town, but we for a Camp Raffle – this will cept General Robert E. Lee – Dr. Charles Thomas. Dr. Tho- istration Forms or Golf Tour- make it up with spirit. Hope- be considered a Tax-Deduct- he is taken!) mas is an expert on US Mili- nament Information - Go to fully, everyone will see why ible Contribution for your tary History, Military His- the Dixie Guards Webpage at we say – Everything is Better taxes next year. FRIDAY, June 8th– tory, and Germany. He will be www.dixieguards.org.or in Metter! We’ve added a 3. You can donate the Life 12 noon – 5 p.m. - Regis- speaking on the giant Prus- contact the Dixie Guards at couple of twists and any ex- Membership to the Georgia tration will begin at the host sian Heros von Borke who [email protected] or tra event to this year’s Re- Division for a Division Raffle hotel – The Holiday Inn Ex- served with JEB Stuart and [email protected] union to make it an even – this will be considered a press adjacent to I-16, Exit has been doing research for more enjoyable time for Tax-Deductible Contribution 104 on Georgia Hwy 121, this talk for almost a year. His members and their families.” for your taxes next year. Metter. invitation to speak to us and 4. You can donate the Life 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.– Chicken his research for the Lun- SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Membership to Next Year’s BBQ Supper and Oratory Con- cheon has led him to consider Reunion for Life Membership test. For those members and a new book project on Colo- Recruit! RECRUITMENT Raffle – A Pay It Forward Con- guest who register, this event nel von Borke. AWARD: cept that can lead to a new will take place at the 2 p.m. – The Afternoon Remember – At this tradition - this will be consid- Strickland Community Com- Business Session will recon- year’s reunion, the Georgia ered a Tax-Deductible Contri- Division Member who re- bution for your taxes next cruited the most new mem- year. bers since our Last Reunion 5. A Silent Auction or will win a Confederate Quilt Auction with the money go- hand-made by Confederate ing to your Camp, the Divi- Real Daughter, Mrs. Katie sion, next year’s Host Camp Love. The quilt will come with for expenses, or the charity a Certificate of Authenticity of your choice. and a Picture of Mrs. Love. 6. Or $500 CASH. This quilt is a real heirloom. All Camps are urged to SCHEDULE OF EVENTS send anyone who has signed up at least 12 new members THURSDAY, June 7th– to: Your Brigade Com- Dixie Guards Monument mander, The Division Adju- Foundation Benefit Golf Tour- tant, and to the Dixie Guards nament – The tournament Camp 1942, P.O. Box 761, will be a 4-Man Lauderdale Metter, GA. 30439. The same (Scramble) and will be hosted deadlines that apply for other by Willow Lake Golf Club in awards apply with this one. Metter. The tournament will This award is not affiliated be open to SCV members and with any other award and is a the general public. There will Special Award from the Dixie be at least 2 Divisions – an Guards. Open Division where winners are determined by score and LIFE MEMBERSHIP a Net Division where winners DRAWING: will be handicapped by aver- A Georgia SCV member age scores. If there is enough will win a LIFE MEMBERSHIP entries of “Members Only Gen. Robert E. Lee impersonator Dick Crozier, with members of Hiram Parks at this year’s reunion. In or- Teams (All 4 Players are SCV Bell Camp 1642, Cumming, at a sold out performance at the Cumming der to have a chance to win Members) there will be a spe- Playhouse on March 31. May-June 2007 Issue The Georgia Confederate Page Seven

Official 2007 Georgia Division Notification Registration Form Amendment to Be 110th Reunion - June 8-10 Considered at Georgia Division Reunion in Metter

Amendment to Move Wayne County From 6th Brigade to 7th Brigade An Amendment to the Constitution and by-laws of the Georgia Division Sons of Confederate Veterans for the pur- pose of changing brigade alignment whereas WAYNE COUNTY now assigned to the 6th Brigade will be reassigned/ aligned with the 7th Brigade given that county’s SCV Camp, Lt. John M. Allen SCV Camp #2085, was a camp spun from the Capt. John Knox SCV Camp #2022 and that Brantley County was historically a part of Wayne County and that the two camps work so closely together on projects. The Altamaha is the natural and historic dividing point of the area.

Article III – DIVISION STRUCTURE SECTION 3. BRIGADE ALIGNMENT

SHALL BE AMENDED TO READ:

“THE 6TH BRIGADE WILL CONSIST OF THOSE CAMPS SITUATED IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: WHEELER, MONTGOMERY, JEFF DAVIS, TOOMBS, APPLING, TATTNALL, LONG, CHATHAM, BRYAN, LIBERTY, EVANS, AND EFFINGHAM.”

“THE 7TH BRIGADE WILL CONSIST OF THOSE CAMPS SITUATED IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: TELFAIR, COF- FEE, LANIER, LOWNDES, ECHOLS, ATKINSON, CLINCH, BACON, WARE, CHARLTON, PIERCE, BRANTLEY, WAYNE, GLYNN, CAMDEN, AND MCINTOSH.”

Submitted by: Eric Swilley, Commander Lt. John M. Allen SCV Camp #2085 Jesup

Tom Lavender, Commander Capt. John Knox SCV Camp #2022 Wayesville

The Great Battlefield Conspiracy

(Continued from Page Two) drew Johnson. carried on today. To this very objected to this proposal. I uncovered many more day, the descendants of the He did not want to give the facts from my research than four who helped Lincoln set carpetbaggers any money. He can be listed here but this up this conspiracy still are wanted the conspirators to conspiracy is only one of the collecting money from the control the building of the many that were perpetrated government that are the prof- On March 31, ERS Waste Haulers of Newnan motels so as to receive all the on the people of both the its realized from the sales at donated use of a roll off box for Camp 1729 to profits and before Lincoln South and North. the souvenir shop at each remove more brush and debris from the cemetery could develop the plan It was to get the people battlefield. How is this pos- at Thomas Crossroads. Pictured are left to right Stanton made arrangements of the North to purchase sible? There are still, within Ronny North, Jason Todd, Jimmy Dunagan and with a local actor, a John monuments and have them the United States Govern- John Todd. George Piner took the picture. Wilkes Booth, who disliked erected on the battlefields ment, those who belong to Lincoln because Mrs. Lincoln where their ancestors were the secret societies men- had criticized his performance killed, have them travel to the tioned above that see that as a Shakespearean actor, to South and stay in the motels these monies reach the right Martin K. O’Toole assassinate him. Booth’s re- owned by the conspirators people. These secret societ- ward was to be superintendent and to sell pictures and post- ies would control the world Attorney-at-Law of the battlefield at Gettysburg ers of Southern Heroes that and set up a new world order as well an own the souvenir were printed up North. The and this money will be used 247 Washington Avenue • Marietta, Georgia 30060 shop. Booth was not supposed same conspirators that own to help accomplish that end. 770/427-8467 • Fax: 770/427-3553 to be shot; only captured. He the monument companies These are the little known E-mail: [email protected] would then have implicated owned these travel agencies, facts behind why the battles Confederate President Jeffer- Practice Limited to Plaintiff’s Serious Personal the motels and printing com- of the War Between the States son Davis in the assassination; Injury and Wrongful Death panies. The Yankee conspira- were fought on National Park He would then apology for sla- tors started a war and did all land. Auto Collisions, tractor-trailer wrecks, defective very, apology for shooting these acts in the name of John Henry Scooter products, medical negligence, workers compensation Lincoln, and then receives a profit and greed. Commander- at-Large full pardon from President An- This conspiracy is still Page Eight The Georgia Confederate May-June 2007 Issue

Celebrate Our President’s Birthday Saturday, June 2 • 11 a.m. Near Irwinville at The Jefferson Davis Memorial Site Come Join Us! Dinner on the Grounds

John B. Gordon Georgia Division SCV Statue 100th Executive Council Meeting 11 a.m. March 31, 2007 Anniversary Napier/Hoffman House - Forsyth Celebration Being Planned May 20 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL HQ Committee, Tom reported tain a local attorney to handle 100 years ago this May the Equestrian statue of John B. MEMBERS there had been four meetings the Ringgold Battle Flag dis- Gordon was unveiled on the grounds of Georgia State Capital Division Commander plus phone calls with the play situation were not suc- in Atlanta. Gordon who rose from the rank of Captain in the Charlie Lott - Present Southern Cultural Founda- cessful. No attorney in that Confederate Army to become Major General was honored Division Adjutant Tom tion members so far. area would return his calls. by the State of Georgia back in 1907 and by those who raised Brown - Present Tom reported that if a After that, he contacted the private money to erect a life sized statue featuring Gordon Division Judge Advocate lease agreement can be Southern Legal Resource on his horse in uniform. Martin O’Toole - Present worked out, he will prepare a Center (SLRC). The SLRC re- Gordon who never lost a battle or was repulsed when he Division Past Com- cost analysis that will be pub- sponded with a letter saying was in command was one of Lee’s most trusted Generals. Well mander Jack Bridwell - lished in the May issue of they would take the case for known for being wounded in battle according to the Present Georgia Confederate and sent an initial donation of $2,500 Wikipedia, Encyclopedia, Gordon “was assigned by General Division Chief of Staff to all Brigade Commanders and asked for a Georgia attor- William Lathem - Present by email – the objective be- ney to assist them. Lee to hold the vital sunken road, or “Bloody Lane”. During ing to give all Camps at least Division Spokesman Dan the Battle of Antietam, Gordon’s propensity for being Division Lt. Commander – North Ted Brooke - Present one meeting to discuss the Coleman volunteered to be wounded reached new heights. First, a Minié ball passed Division Lt Commander – lease details before the con- the Georgia attorney acting through his calf. Then, a second ball hit him higher in the South Don Newman - Present vention. on behalf of the SLRC. same leg. A third ball went through his left arm. He contin- 1st Brigade Commander In answer to a question A motion was made by ued to lead his men despite the fact that the muscles and David Espy - Present from an EC member, Division Brigade Commander Tim Pil- tendons in his arm were mangled, and a small artery was sev- 2nd Brigade Commander Judge Advocate Martin grim to spend $2,500 to be- ered by this ball. A fourth ball hit him in his shoulder. Despite Joe Carver - Present O’Toole confirmed that a reso- gin legal efforts in support of pleas that he go to the rear, he continued to lead his men. He 3rd Brigade Commander lution at the June SCV Con- the Ringgold Camp and the was finally stopped by a ball that hit him in the face, passing Bobby Watkins - Present vention in Metter would be 1st Brigade. The motion through his left cheek and out his jaw. He fell with his face in 4th Brigade Commander the correct way to present passed unanimously by voice his cap and might have drowned in his own blood if it hadn’t Larry Manley - Present and vote on the lease details. vote. drained out through a bullet hole in the cap.” 5th Brigade Commander Brigade Commander Pete When asked if he would Gordon in addition to being a hero of the South and a Mike Mull - Present Giddens made a motion as fol- need any money to assist his leader of the United Confederate Veterans went on to be- 6th Brigade Commander lows: initial efforts on the case, Di- come a US Senator and Governor of Georgia from 1886-1890. Gordon Smith - Absent Division Adjutant Tom vision Spokesman Dan Cole- Brown will express his profes- man stated he would not need He was the first Governor of Georgia to accept the keys to 7th Brigade Commander James Gaskins - Present sional opinion – positive or any funding at this time. Georgia’s new Capital in 1889. negative – about the feasibil- Funds for the statue came from the Gordon Monument 8th Brigade Commander Gary Ursrey - Present ity of any proposed lease de- COMMITTEE REPORTS Association and the General Assembly. The effort to honor 9th Brigade Commander tails; when those details are Oakland Cemetery – Gordon first came from Samuel Fulton of the Tige Anderson Pete Giddens - Present sent to the Camps, Brigade Compatriot David Floyd re- Camp of the United Confederate Veterans in January 11, 1904 10th Brigade Commander Commanders, written in the ported the May meeting of the which was two days after Gordon passed away in Miami. Al Medcalf - Present Georgia Confederate, and SCV’s GEC will decide on fund- In May of 1907 the event that would mark the unveiling 11th Brigade Commander presented to the convention ing to help restore the Con- ceremony was front page news in the Atlanta Constitution. Sparks Ramey - Present in Metter. federate Obelisk and remove This was the time in Georgia when the Atlanta Constitution 12th Brigade Commander The motion passed unani- a tree that could damage the Saturday edition was a total of 16 pages, Atlanta’s Baseball Tim Pilgrim - Present mously by voice vote. obelisk if it ever fell. team was the Atlanta Crackers and Georgia Tech won the 13th Brigade Commander Meeting adjourned for Division Spokesman – State Baseball Championship. Barry Dennard - Absent lunch at 12:00, reconvened Dan Coleman noted that crit- According to the Atlanta Constitution, A total of three at 1:15. ics of the Confederacy were former Governor’s attended the ceremony and the entire city AGENDA Lt. Commander North trying to tie a Georgia Senate Call to Order by Division Ted Brooke encouraged ev- Resolution declaring April to of Atlanta was a scene of celebration of this great Georgian. be a permanent Confederate A parade was held which included troops from Fifth infantry Commander Lott at 11 a.m. eryone to attend the Stone Following the Invocation Mountain Memorial Service Heritage Month to some type in Atlanta, Second infantry from Macon, two troops of Cav- on April 14. of apology for slavery. alry from Savannah, the university cadets from Athens, the and Pledge/Salute to the Gordon institute cadets from Barnesville, hundreds of school Flags, the roll call found 18 Lt. Commander South present and 2 absent; with a Don Newman reported that at DIVISION children, Confederate Veterans and many others. quorum established. the March 17 S.t Patrick’s COMMANDER’S The statue was left wrapped in the cloth in which it was Division Commander Day Parade in Savannah more REPORT shipped and was not unveiled until the crowds had been drawn Lott expressed his thanks for than 700,000 people re- 1. Commander Lott asked to the climax of the celebration. everyones prayers and en- sponded very well to the dis- all compatriots to consider Efforts are now under way to have a celebration at the couragement during his ill- play of the 1956 real Georgia participating in a Confederate Capital on May 20th this year to honor the 100th anniver- ness. Flag. Good Samaritan effort to help sary. In addition, efforts are under way to have the statue No minutes were read. A motion was made by after any sort of natural di- cleaned and preserved for the next 100 years. Division Adjutant Tom Brigade Commander Tim Pil- saster (either with equipment A resolution was passed in the Georgia House this ses- Brown reported: grim to dispense with all Bri- and/or manpower). sion honoring the 100th anniversary. Resolution 705 was 1. $26,000 has been gade reports except for the 2. Commander Lott re- sponsored by representatives Geisinger, Wilkerson, Lindsey, spent out of an annual bud- 1st Brigade. Motion passed ported that more than one Amerson and Franklin and can be viewed online by going to get of $49,000. unanimously by voice vote. call per day on average is coming in from the existing http://www.legis.state.ga.us/legis/2007_08/fulltext/ 2. Membership is 3869 In response to the pre- and expected to top 4000 by ceding motion, 1st Brigade SCV recruitment signs hr705.htm. around the state. For more information please contact John C. Hall, Jr. at Reunion. Commander David Espy re- JCHJrCPA@ bellsouth.net 3. As Chairman of the SCV ported that his efforts to ob- (Con. on page eightteen) May-June 2007 Issue The Georgia Confederate Page Nine

Governor Sonny Perdue has proclaimed April as Confederate History and Heritage Month in Georgia. On hand to witness the oficial signing were (left to right) Rep. Jay Neal, unidentified, Debra Denard, Atlanta Chapter 18 United Daughters of the Confederacy, unidentified, unidentified, Ted Brooke, Georgia Division Lt. Commander (North), John Culpepper, Chairman Georgia Civil War Commission, Cassie Barrow, Atlanta Chapter 18 United Daughters of the Confederacy, Senator Jeff Mullis and Rep. Martin Scott. Gen. Patrick Cleburne Statue Project Update We are at a point where a I have enclosed an in- be held until the whole decision has to be made re- voice for part of that total in amount is received so we lose garding our statue project. the amount of $17,750.00 no more money, and those For four years we have tried which reflects the balance of checks will be returned if we to raise the necessary funds payment due for my sculpt- cannot raise the total by to erect a statue at Ringgold ing work. I am asking that year’s end. If we do not have Gap, celebrating Cleburne’s portion of the total balance enough positive response to victory and his legacy. It was be paid to me at this time. The meet our goal by summer, the to be the only statue of remaining $47,250.00 is re- officers of the PCS will take it Cleburne anywhere, and we that the support for the commissioned Ron Tunison quired for casting/freight. project is no longer there and to do the work. Tunison is a This November will notify Ron Tunison to destroy noted Civil War sculptor and mark the four year anniver- the work. his work is remarkable for the sary since work commenced Regards, realism it depicts of its sub- on Gen. Cleburne. It is time Cassie Barrow jects. to make a realistic decision Mike Brown However, after years of about moving forward or Mauriel Joslyn frustration attempting to terminating the project. *** New Division Life Membership pins have raise the money, we have Contributions can be sent been ordered and delivery is expected in late fallen short of our goal. Last So we are at a point of no to: year we were within the last return. And it is ridiculous in Mauriel Joslyn May. Division Adjutant Tom Brown will be $30,000 increment of the the light of the past history of 9687 Jones Street forwarding to our Life Members at that time. original $105,000 to finish this project to believe if we Sparta, GA 31087. the statue, and had a funding raise the next increment we E-mail: [email protected] source which seemed very will be closer to the end. The likely. Now that source seems cost keeps rising faster than to have disappeared and we our pennies come in. are not only still $30,000 The only solution is to get away from our target, but the the $65,000 IMMEDI- price went up on the finished ATELY, or terminate the statue. I received this letter project. It is heartbreaking to from Ron earlier this month: think about terminating be- King of Battle cause some of you on this list Sculpting was com- have been very generous pleted last year. The finished with donations, and it will all life-size clay of Gen. Cleburne be for naught now. But we have to be realistic. Artillery School is stored in my studio, how- ever, the clay is beginning to This is the last stand at deteriorate. The Alamo. Either we must receive aid, or call it quits. The Tallix foundry closed $65,000 is only 65 people June 9 and 10 last November therefore the with $1000.00 apiece, or 130 Cleburne statue will be cast people with $500 each, or at another location, at a dif- 225 people with $200 each. National Civil War Naval Museum ferent foundry. I have sub- If everyone on this list found mitted for price quotes from $1000 through friends, fam- Columbus, Georgia several foundries, none of ily, other organizations, rich which will honor the Novem- uncles, old flames, young ber 2002 casting quote from flames, classmates who be- For more information visit: Tallix. The current cost for came rock stars, we could do www.georgiadivision.org bronze casting and to final- this. Remember, everything is still tax-deductible. ize the project is $65,000.00 I need to hear from sup- Or Call Wayne Scott - 256-526-6015 in total, including freight to porters on what to do. Any Georgia. checks you want to send will Page Ten The Georgia Confederate May-June 2007 Issue

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Currahee Cadet Ryan Erwin escorts Cadet Johnna Carroll to the grave of a Confederate Soldier.

Currahee Cadets Emily Miller and Jessica Kriby at the Traveler’s The Currahee Cadets March to the cemetery for the grave side Rest Memorial Service April 21. service. Compatriots,HelpYourCamp,YourDivision and the Division’s Monthly Newspaper... Sell Ads in The Georgia Confederate

EXAMPLE: Procedure: Where to Sell: • When you sell an ad, have the BUSINESS CARD AD 1. The first people to advertiser cut a check to your FOR 12 ISSUES contact are your Camp and furnish you the ad Camp members. Most copy. • Cost To Advertiser - $200.00 every Camp has sev- • Send your Camp’s check in the (Which He Can Charge Off) eral businessmen. amount of ONE-HALF the ad cost • Money to Camp - $100.00 They are ‘‘Confeder- to: ate Friendly’’. The Georgia Confederate • Money to The Georgia Post Office Box 310 Confederate - $100.00 2. Community Busi- Summerville, GA 30747 nesses - convenience stores, restaurants, • Include the ad copy. Better yet, parts stores, etc. you can send by e-mail to: Of Course, the More 3. The bank where [email protected] you and your Camp Ads You Sell, the More maintain checking That’s all Good Money to Your Camp! accounts. there is to it. Luck! May-June 2007 Issue The Georgia Confederate Page Eleven

RESOLUTION PASSED 08 JUNE 2002

RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH GENERAL HEADQUARTERS

WHEREAS, The Georgia Division Sons of Confed- erate Veterans, Inc. is an organization dedicated to the perpetuation and protection of the honorable memory of the Confederate Veteran; and

WHEREAS, it has faithfully served its purpose for over 100 years; and

WHEREAS, it has steadily increased in membership and the number of organized Camps throughout the State of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, there is a vital need for a central head- quarters for the storage of records and the administra- tion of the affairs of the Division in the discharge of its duties and statewide coordination and communication of events, projects, services, and other activities related to the preservation and perpetuation of Confederate history and heritage; and

WHEREAS, a headquarters for the Georgia Divi- sion Sons of Confederate Veterans, Inc. should reflect the pride, prestige and power of the organization in its fulfillment of the charge given by General Stephen Lee; and

WHEREAS, the Division has been presented with an opportunity to acquire the use by lease of a magnifi- NAPIER-HOFFMAN HOUSE cent ante-bellum home located upon 7 acres of land Forsyth, Georgia which has a historical significance to the Confederate States of America and is centrally located in Monroe County for convenient accessibility to the membership; REVISED LEASE PROPOSAL and

FROM THE SOUTHERN CULTURAL FOUNDATION WHEREAS, the Southern Cultural Foundation has DATED May 5, 2007 been created to:(1) purchase and hold title to the prop- FOR THE USE OF THE NAPIER-HOFFMAN HOUSE AS A HEADQUARTERS erty as a legal safeguard against attacks by our en- emies, (2) assist in the renovation and continuing (Continued from front page) maintenance of the property, (3) coordinate ongoing The SCF may require the use of the House at the time of the original SCF purchase. fundraising efforts for the benefit of the property and grounds from time to time to holding 14. TERMS: The term of the lease shall be through grants from foundations and trusts nationwide, meetings and/or dedication. These times will for 99 years. It shall begin on June 9, 2007. and (4) with the new head quarters as a base of opera- be coordinated with the Division so as to tions, form committees of committed professionals for avoid conflict. The lease shall be contingent upon the the purposes of fundraising, political action, legal de- 7 . No illegal behavior of any kind will following conditions: fense, and educational activities for grades K- 12 and be permitted on the property or in the House. college for the benefit of the Georgia Division Sons of A damage deposit to be determined by the 1. The Division shall pay $100 per Confederate Veterans, Inc.; and Division must be paid in advance of any month as called for in Paragraph 1 (H). This event. Said deposit shall be refunded after money shall be made by individual or corpo- WHEREAS, the Southern Cultural Foundation inspection of the property. rate contributions and shall not be from Di- Board of Directors which will always be composed of 8. The Division and the SCF, together, vision funds. compatriots of the Georgia Division Sons of Confeder- will develop rules for use of the House and 2. The Division shall pay the interest on ate Veterans, Inc. requires the pledge of support and grounds to protect the property, to avoid the BB&T loan as the payments come due as commitment of the entire Georgia Division before go- annoyance to the neighbors and to protect provided in Paragraph 1 (E). This money ing forward with the purchase of said property, and maintain the good name of both the Di- shall be made by individual or corporate con- vision and the SCF in the community. tributions and shall not be from Division NOW THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE 9. The Division may erect suitable funds. MEMBERSHIP OF THE GEORGIA DIVISION, SONS structure(s) from time to time as may be ap- 3. The Division shall provide funding to OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS, INC. AT ITS AN- proved by the SCF for design and location. complete the restoration of the facility thru Structure(s) to be in keeping with the spirit either cash or “in-kind” labor. These funds NUAL REUNION HELD IN MOULTRIE, GEORGIA ON and decor of the old South and complement shall be made by individual or corporate con- JUNE 8, 2002: the Napier-Hoffman House. Added struc- tributions and shall not be from Division tures to become a permanent part of the funds. 1. That the Georgia Division, Sons of Confederate property. Veterans, Inc. recommends and supports the purchase 10. Failure by the Division to maintain SIGNERS – of Napier-Hoffman house in Forsyth, Georgia and the and honor any aspect of any of the items that seven acres upon which it is situated by the Southern make up this lease will void the lease. The FOR THE GEORGIA DIVISION SCV: Cultural Foundation for the use as a General Headquar- Division shall be given written notice by ei- ters for the Georgia Division, Sons of Confederate Vet- ther hand delivery or certified mail of any Georgia Division SCV – Commander erans, Inc. such violation and shall have sixty (60) days to cure any such violation. If the violation is Georgia Division SCV – Lt. Commander- 2. That each Camp within the Georgia Division not cured, then the lease shall be declared South shall demonstrate its support and commitment to the terminated and the House and all added im- establishment of this General Headquarters by contrib- provements (if any) will revert back to the Georgia Division SCV – Lt. Commander – uting the sum of One thousand dollars per year for a control and custody of the SCF. North period of at least two years to a fund therefore. 11. The Division will make arrangement to have a Division staffer or volunteer on site Georgia Division SCV – Adjutant 3. That each compatriot shall contribute such time, when special events are being held as de- talent, materials and money as he feels led towards the scribed in Items 4 and 5 of this lease or any Georgia Division SCV – Judge Advocate establishment of this General Headquarters. other event or function. 12. The Division has a number of “Me- FOR THE SOUTHERN CULTURAL FOUN- morial Bricks” previously purchased by Di- DATION: 4. That this General Headquarters shall be estab- vision members that are in storage at Divi- lished in a manner worthy and befitting of a perpetual, sion Member Ken Simpson’s basement in SCF - Chairman working memorial for the preservation of the honor- Milledgeville, Georgia. These bricks are to able and revered memory of the Confederate Soldier, be used in either a patio area or at a flag pa- SCF - Member his family, his country and his cause. tio. 13. During the period of this lease, the SCF - Member Adopted this the 8th day of June, 2002 by the An- SCF is willing to sell the property to the Divi- nual Reunion of the Georgia Division, Sons of Confed- sion for a sum not to exceed $300,000.00 SCF - Member erate Veterans, Inc. in Moultrie, Georgia. (Three Hundred Thousand and no/100’s Dollars), the appraised value of the property SCF - Member Page Twelve The Georgia Confederate May-June 2007 Issue History of the Headquarters Project During the late 1980’s Judge Ben Smith, and Judge of progress on the search. Members to consider. Also The question of a Divi- discussions were carried on John Sammons Bell (the de- In 1998, Dr. Donald presented at the same Re- sion Headquarters was revis- concerning the need for the signer of the 1956 Georgia Bickers was appointed by union was a recommended ited again last year in Division to have a permanent Fag) with donations of $1000 Cmdr. Allen Trapp to the po- By-Laws change for a dues Gainesville, with two Resolu- home. The Division, along each. Their action was a tes- sition of Chairman of the increase. The members in tions presented, one to aban- with other heritage organiza- tament to their thoughts of Headquarters Committee. Reunion voted by 60% to don the project, and the other tions, was locked in repeated the critical need for the Divi- Dr. Bickers offered a way 40% to support the purchase to continue negotiations with attacks on our heritage, the sion to have a public identifi- that he thought could allow and renovation of the the Southern Cultural Foun- most visible of these being the cation which would out last the Headquarters to become Napier-Hoffman House but dation for the completion and attacks on our beloved 1956 the terms of Commanders a reality. He said that he and voted down the requested occupancy of the House. Georgia Fag. After discus- and Division Spokesmen. a few friends would be will- dues increase by a vote of The members voted to table sions with public relations Ken Simpson of Milledgeville ing to put up money to pur- 63% in favor and 37% op- the resolution for abandon- firms, it was determined that was appointed the first chair- chase the property for the posed (the dues increase be- ment of the project by a the Division would be in a man of the Headquarters Division and put it in a sepa- ing a By-Law change required standing vote of 100 to 98, better position to fight these Committee. rate Non-Profit organization 2/3 to pass). The passing of and a written ballot to bring battles with a Headquarters To best meet the needs to protect the investment the support for the proposed the resolution for abandon- located in a structure that fit of the Division, the Head- from those who would attack purchase of the Napier-Hoff- ment of the project back to the design of the period of the quarters Committee was di- the Division. This Non- man House by the Division the table failed by a vote of War Between the States. rected to locate a historic Profit Corporation would be was to include a voluntary 111 to 75. The resolution to The proper structure structure located near the operated by a board to be donation averaging $1,000 continue negotiations with an would allow the Division to geographic center of the made up of Georgia Division per camp per year for two agreement to be presented to become a permanent, viable state. During the first few SCV members. Dr. Bickers years. This would have the members this year in organization in the eyes of the years a number of sites were had spoken to a number of raised about $200,000 for Metter was passed by a vote media, our detractors, the reviewed by the committee. lawyers and construction ex- the renovation and prepara- of 109 to 85. legislature, and all citizens of However, two problems ex- perts and had developed a tion of the house for use by This facility would pro- our state. It would give our isted which prevented mov- plan. The property would be the Division. The vote to not vide a fine headquarters for organization a period loca- ing forward. Nothing was controlled by the Georgia increase the dues was a hu- Georgia Division without tion that would be utilized found which came within the Division, but would be im- miliating message sent to the capital costs to the Division. with photo opportunities for cost limitations of the fund- mune from civil suits on the benefactors who were willing The major costs to the Divi- news articles and entertain- ing that had been raised by SCV. to put up hundreds of thou- sion would be operating ing the legislative caucus, the Division, and legal ex- These benefactors were sands of their own money to costs, which would be ex- which at the time had a fairly perts were advising caution. only asking the Georgia Divi- make this a reality. pected in any facility large “Confederate Caucus”. The costs at the time were sion for a show of desire for Dr. Bickers and his com- whether owned by the Divi- Of even more importance, it estimated to be between the facility, a modest dues in- mittee were not dissuaded sion or leased. Dr. Bickers would allow the Southern $100,000 and $200,000, crease to fund operations, from the project and they went to his grave hoping that Heritage defenders to have a with some more funds and some donations to assist moved forward with the pur- his dream of a Headquarters central location to store ma- needed for restoration and with the renovation of the fa- chase of the Napier-Hoff- that the Division would be terial for research, and a place preparation of the facility cility. The Headquarters man House in Forsyth. He proud of would become a re- for reporters working on sto- for occupancy. The legal Committee began a diligent hoped that the Georgia Divi- ality. There have never been ries to come to get the true fear was based upon a court search to find a suitable loca- sion would come on board any conspiracies involved and factual information on action that were going on at tion. This committee visited with meeting some of the with the efforts of the mem- heritage issues. This would the time by a homeless man, more sites and settled on a costs as they had voted in bers of the Southern Cultural also allow for the centraliza- backed by unknown fund- possible location in Forsyth Moultrie. Due to the loca- Foundation, only the gener- tion of a point of contact. ing, claiming in a civil suit that met the requirements, tion of the house being on the osity of some compatriots to Thus it would not matter that the Georgia State Flag i.e., to be located near the main north-south railroad provide the Division with a when the organization was a violation of his civil center of the state, to be near line, it had served as a hospi- Headquarters befitting the elected a new Commander, or rights, because he claimed good transportation arteries, tal for wounded and dying largest Division in the Con- appointed a new Division that he feared the Confeder- and to be a house of period Confederates during some of federation. Dr. Bickers Spokesman; the media would ate emblem that is contained appeal that had some history the battles in middle Geor- wanted to leave as his legacy have a definite point of con- on the flag. The case was attached to the War Between gia. Confederate blood was a Headquarters that would be tact to reach our officers. eventually won by the State the States. spilled on the grounds. The a source of pride for mem- In 1992, during the ad- of Georgia. Our legal advi- In early 2002 the South- house is a majestic antebel- bers, and a source of awe and ministration of Commander sors, including Judge Ben ern Cultural Foundation was lum mansion built in 1829 fear to our detractors. Charles Clements, the Geor- Smith, advised that owning formed, made up of a team of and is about a mile from I- gia Division voted to seek a property and having indem- legal and construction ex- 75 near the center of the Due to questions of permanent headquarters. A nity policies was the surest perts (all Georgia Division state in Forsyth. The facil- who makes up the fund was established for the way to become a target of members), for the purpose of ity would have been made Board of the Southern purpose of soliciting funds, suits. Many who saw the owning and operating the fa- ready for occupancy at least Cultural Foundation, and the first three individu- need for this facility to aid cility for the Division and a two years ago if the Division both past and present, als to step forward to launch our heritage fights were very Resolution (Attached) was had followed thru with some they are listed in the the fund-raising effort were discouraged with the num- presented at the Reunion in funds to assist in the reno- next section. Governor Lester Mattox, ber of meetings and the lack Moultrie in 2002 for the vation.

Members of the Board Southern Cultural Foundation (Current and Past) Dr. Donald S. Bickers (Deceased), Chair- Georgia’s Stone Mountain Memorial Park), and the Savannah. Gordon is a retired Colonel, and served man until his death, a retired neurosurgeon and Cannonball House and Museum Board of Directors as a Captain of the 101st Airborne in Vietnam, SCV member for over 15 years. Dr. Bickers was a (in Macon). Mark is a member of the General Dorr where he received numerous decorations. Gor- World War II veteran and one of the first brain Tracy Camp #18 in Macon. don is a 1966 graduate of the University of Geor- surgeons in the Atlanta area. Dr. Bickers was a David O. Denard, President of Denard and gia, a 1969 graduate of Cumberland Law School member of Lawrenceville Camp #96 in Moore Construction, Inc., general contractors spe- and a 1982 graduate of the U. S. Army Command Lawrenceville. cializing in Commercial Projects throughout the and General Staff College. Gordon was admitted Ken W. Smith became Chairman upon the country. David brings much needed expertise in to the Bar in Alabama in 1969 and to the Georgia death of Dr. Bickers, State Court Judge and attor- the building construction industry to the commit- Bar in 1970. Gordon had also been admitted to ney in Jeff Davis County. Ken is a graduate of tee. David has been a member of the SCV for many practice before the U. S. Supreme Court and the Emory Law School with many years experience years, having served on the Division Executive a U. S. Court of Military Appeals. Gordon is a mem- as an attorney and served as Judge Advocate of number of times over the past years. David is a ber of many Historical and Heritage Societies and Georgia Division for many years. Ken has been a member of the Eli Pinson Landers Camp #1724 in a published author of a number of books of his- member of the SCV for approximately 20 years Lilburn. torical significance to Georgia. Gordon has been and is a Life Member of Georgia Division. Ken is a David L. Floyd, a retired engineer with many a member of Georgia Division since the 1960’s and member of the Appling County Greys Camp #918 years experience in the building construction in- is currently serving as Commander of the 6th Bri- in Baxley. dustry. David has extensive knowledge of renova- gade. Gordon is a member of the Gen. Francis S. D. Mark Baxter, an practicing attorney with tion and restoration of older properties. David has Bartow Camp #93 in Savannah. 28 year experience concentrating his law prac- been a member of the SCV for many years. David Judge Benjamin Smith, Jr., (resigned due tice in several areas, some of which are commer- has worked tirelessly on the project since the late to health) retired State Court Judge in Waycross. cial and business transactions, commercial real 1990’s. David is a member of Lawrenceville Camp Judge Ben Smith served as publisher and editor of estate, and general business representation. Mark #96 in Lawrenceville. the Georgia Confederate for many years and cur- is a 1978 graduate of Mercer University’s School Elmer C. Hogue, Jr., a retired commercial rently serves as Editor Emeritus. Judge Smith is a of Law. Mark has been a member of Georgia Divi- pilot with Eastern Airlines. Elmer has been a mem- WW II veteran who has written books on his ex- sion for over 25 years and has served in positions ber of the SCV for many years and has served in ploits in the war. Judge Smith has been a member on the Division Executive Council. Mark also many advisory positions with the Georgia Division of the SCV for many years. Judge Smith is a mem- serves on the National Advisory Council on Rural during his tenure of membership. Elmer is a mem- ber of the Gen. Clement A. Evans Camp #64 in Development, the Stone Mountain Authority ber of Kennesaw Battlefield Camp #700 in Marietta. Waycross. Board of Directors (responsibilities include Gordon B. Smith, a practicing attorney in May-June 2007 Issue The Georgia Confederate Page Thirteen Further Clarification and Opinion of the Division Adjutant Concerning Napier-Hoffman House

Gentlemen, it was never my intent to ex- make money on the asset that way. We would The rental of the facility, or grounds, for press my opinion on the Proposed Georgia Di- also loose the firewall protection that is one of other events could raise funds towards the op- vision Headquarters as I planned to present the criteria that was originally felt necessary. eration costs. The going rate, based on a sur- the information without attempting to influ- The agreement also provides the protection of vey done at my request by an individual famil- ence the vote, but a motion was passed at the the asset by giving approval rights for sub-leas- iar with this type arrangement, found that simi- Division Executive Council meeting in Forsyth ing and construction to the SCF Board. This lar facilities in the general area, many removed on March 31 instructing me to present an opin- allows protection of the asset if unscrupulous a number of miles from traffic arteries, receive ion as to my thoughts as Division Adjutant as leaders down the road attempt to do things from $250 to well in excess of $1,000 for the to my opinion on the effect on the Georgia Di- that would devalue the property or use it in an use of the facility for a wedding reception, a wed- vision and whether I recommended the Divi- illegal way. The agreement allows the Divi- ding, or some other similar event. Inquiries sion move forward with the agreement. sion to use the House and property as a mu- have been made all along to Dr. Bickers and The committee appointed to work with the seum, research facility, living history encamp- others on the SCF asking when the House would Southern Cultural Foundation (SCF) consist ment, teaching center, or in any way keeping be available to rent for this type of occasion. of Tony Thompson, Adjutant of the Metter with the agenda of the Division. Any use of Also there is the possibility of renting the facil- Camp, Chairman (resigned due to time re- the facility by the SCF would not interfere with ity to other groups for monthly meetings, etc. straints which did not allow him to devote nec- use of or override the use of the facility by I feel that we can conservatively estimate essary time to the project); Tom Brown, Geor- Georgia Division. that the Division could realize an income of at gia Division Adjutant (appointed Acting Chair- The first year of the agreement would be least $6,000 a year, possibly much more, from man upon resignation of Tony Thompson); of no costs to the Georgia Division, with the these type events. I also feel that we can re- Martin O’Toole, Georgia Division Judge Ad- costs of completion of the project being funded ceive funds by subleasing a room upstairs to vocate; Ted Brooke, Lt. Commander North; with donations from individuals or Camps, some other similar minded organizations. I do and Don Newman, Lt. Commander South. potential grants, which appear to be a good not have an estimate of the area amount for The members representing the SCF, who are possibility with a plan to show the continued leasing, but it would be far in excess of the cost all long-standing good members of Georgia Di- operation of the House, and with donated la- to the Division of providing the utilities in the vision, consisted of David Floyd, David Denard, bor and materials from the members or oth- room. Elmer Hogue, Mark Baxter, and Ken Smith, ers who are willing to help it become a reality. In all, I feel that the out of pocket costs to Chairman. (For further information on these If the combinations funds/in-kind donations the Division, less funds collected for special Gentlemen, refer to the history section. The are not made the SCF may exercise the right events, etc., would be under $10,000. I also committees met five times and had numerous to declare the lease null and void. This will feel that many members would come forward phone conversations concerning the agree- also allow the completion of the renovations and make donations towards a maintenance ment that was finally worked out. The ironic in a timely manner. reserve. If we go forward with leasing some situation was the Division committee was The estimated costs of operating the prop- space to a professional firm, our out of pocket working on a proposal to reach an agreement erty in the early years would be approximately costs to the Division would be less. with ourselves (since all SCF members are $15,000 for utilities, interest on the note, in- Being this facility is located so near I-75, outstanding Georgia Division members) that surance, and covering the $1,200 costs to the much nearer to traffic arteries than Elm would both protect the asset, stop further costs SCF for their legal and accounting require- Springs, for instants, and is more accessible than to the SCF members, and provide an afford- ments. It is expected that since the property is Elm Springs; I believe the Division could re- able solution for the Division. owned by a 501c3, it will qualify for a prop- ceive funds from individuals visiting the facil- To further clarify the final Proposed Lease erty tax exemption, as has been done by a most ity and from sells of items from a Gift Shop. It Agreement (Agreement), I would like to com- camps in the Division on buildings and prop- would also allow a much better system than ment that this Agreement meets all the condi- erties they own. If this cannot be realized the we now have for distributing items to the camps tions that were given to the Headquarters taxes are estimated to be approximately and members. Search Committee over 10 years ago and pro- $4,500. I would recommend if we go forward, Also, the SCF has received donations of pe- vides a firewall to better protect both the Geor- to establish a “Maintenance Reserve” for fu- riod furnishings, including some items owned gia Division and the Napier-Hoffman House ture upkeep of the property of $12,000 per by the Alexander Stephens family, valued at ap- (House) in the event of legal action. This agree- year. These funds should not be needed in the proximately $25,000 and many members or ment also meets the requirements of Division early years, as the property will be in very good others would probably either donate or put on members, many of them Executive Council condition, but this would provide availability loan other items. Judge John Sammons Bell’s members, as to what would be necessary, in of the necessary funds when major repairs are family has left his papers and other memora- their opinion, for this to be doable project. needed down the road. This number may be bilia to the SCF for use as the starting point of a The Agreement gives the Georgia Division twice what is needed, but I tend to plan on research facility and museum. All the above control of the following: the operation of the having more funds than is needed when the items were donated to the SCF for the expressed House and 7 acres of land; what flags will fly situation may occur. These funds can be met use in the Napier-Hoffman House. on the flag poles; location of the flag poles; by donations of members, or camps, ear- According to the Georgia Department of control over whom may or may not sublease marked for the “Maintenance Reserve”. Revenue during my phone conversation with a portion of the House; control over whom Staffing in the early years could be pro- them, the “tag revenue” could be used if we wish may or may not rent the facility for special vided by members donating their time, or by for this facility as it would qualify as being a events; receiving all funds from subleasing and the staff of a small firm that may sublease a museum and an educational, teaching facility. rental of the House or property to individuals room or so from the Division. Many smaller Their interpretation is based on the fact that this or organizations to help defray costs; the abil- firms that do not require very much space have is in line with 501c3 requirements of our orga- ity to add structures that would not devalue a secretary/clerk who could handle phone du- nization as the SCV’s primary purpose is as a the property; and a firm guarantee of an agree- ties for us as part of the lease agreement, and historical, educational, honor organization of ment to lease for 99 years. The agreement also provide a presence at the property. The sub- a certain part of history. provides the capabilities to purchase, with a leasing to a small firm would also provide an In summery, I feel that this opportunity is guaranteed maximum regardless of the value income stream to help cover the costs of op- one that Georgia Division should not ignore, in the future, the property outright if the Divi- erations. The agreement calls for the facility that Georgia Division could easily afford to op- sion wants to own the property. The amount to be open during at the discretion of the Divi- erate the facility with the different funding used in that clause is simply the appraised value sion, avoiding necessary Labor Costs to main- sources available, and that funds are also avail- at the time of purchase, which is less than the tain distinct hours. If the time comes that we able in the tag monies that was approved by amounts paid by the individuals making up wish to have a full-time person at the facility the citizens of Georgia in last years general elec- the SCF to this point in time. The house, in its to have it open on an established hour’s basis tion in November. My opinion is that this fa- current condition with most of the major re- and provide phone and secretarial help, I cility would be a major asset to Georgia Divi- pairs completed, would be valued at more than would estimate the cost to the Division would sion, and would be an asset to us in our heri- that amount today. I feel that it would never probably be in the $20,000 to $30,000 range tage battles and in the general operation of the be in our best interest to purchase the property to cover salaries and mandatory benefit costs. Division. as the annual payment payments to the SCF If we get to a point of needing an Executive would be the interest on $20,000 at 6% rate. Director, the costs would be higher, but I do THIS OPINION IS EXPRESSED AT THE REQUEST It would be much to our advantage, if we had not expect that to be needed for a number of OF the funds, to invest them and draw interest and years. THE GEORGIA DIVISION EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Page Fourteen The Georgia Confederate May-June 2007 Issue Commander’s Report

April has been a month of “highs & lows” for me. The highs include being a part of many Memorial Services, and receiving the reports from Camps across the Division. Included in the “highs” is the chartering of another Camp! This being Captain Edwin B. Carroll 2115 in Bos- ton. Commander Joe Craigmiles reported 22 Char- ter members. It was also my privilege to be in the com- pany of Past Commander Jack Bridwell, Lieutenant Com- manders Don Newman and Ted Brooke, and 8th Brigade Commander Gary Ursrey at this ceremony. CHARLIE LOTT On a sad note, we said Georgia Division goodbye to our Past Division Commander Commander Willis “Bill” Nolen on Thursday April 20th when we stood guard over his body during the visitation, and on Friday April 21st when we assisted in the interrment of his remains. The funeral was held at the Methodist Church in Luthersville, and the Ma- sonic graveside services were presided over by Camp 1239’s Chaplain Fred Lewis. The Honor Guard fired a 21-gun salute to Commander Nolen, which was echoed by artillery. The Dixie Guards are busy planning the annual reunion in Metter, and I urge all Camps to have their delegates present.

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Pine Barrens Volunteers Camp 2039 with help from the Robert A. Toombs http://www.georgiascv.com Camp, Vidalia, and the Logan E. Bleckley Camp, of Cochran, celebrate Confederate Memorial Day by marching through the streets of Rhine at the annual Pondtown Festival. Remembering the Battle of Atlanta

BY CALVIN E. JOHNSON, JR. Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confed- forms. Soldiers, with replica rifles, were also were The battlefields of the War Between the States are in eracy. Atlanta’s Old Guard served as honor guard allowed to stand guard at store entrances and es- danger of extinction. Will our next generation of when the 1855 gas lamp “The Eternal Flame of the calators. Confederate reenactors gave directions young people know their American history if we Confederacy” was rededicated at the corner of and told stories from the past. lose this important part of it? Whitehall and Mitchell Street in Atlanta. Can you imagine of such an event happening We enjoy freedoms today due to our faith in One hundred sixteen years after the Battle of today? The bands won’t even play “Dixie” any- God and support of the men and women who Atlanta, a memorial event took place at Neiman more. Dixie was always played during these Battle fought to keep America free. The men and women Marcus, at Lenox Square, when Atlanta remem- of Atlanta commemorations. of the Old South have always marched in defense bered a fateful time in her history. A Battle of At- It is written that part of the Battle of Atlanta of the U.S.A. They are still doing their duty in Iraq lanta Tea was first held in 1980 and throughout took place south of the Carter Center and down to and around the world. the early 80s. Programs included speeches by the intersection of Moreland Ave. and Interstate I was honored to speak at a Memorial Day ser- such noted historians as: Mr. Virlyn Moore, Mr. 20. It was also fought around Glenwood Ave., Me- vice in Gainesville, Georgia and the Associated Judson Ward and the late Mr. Franklin M. Garrett. morial Drive and Clay Street. Press published several parts of my speech. They Franklin Garrett was the official Historian for People have written that Black Confederates quoted my saying> “There are some things that the City of Atlanta and also served as Director of helped defend the City of Atlanta and Black Con- were not surrendered at Appomattox. We did not Atlanta Historical Society. federates are also buried on the grounds of a near- surrender our right to teach our children their his- The Battle of Atlanta Tea, held in Atlanta’s by university. Many soldiers killed a> the Battle tory.” Buckhead area, was a success due to the efforts of: of Atlanta are buried at Atlanta’s Oakland Cem- The Battle of Atlanta, fought during July and Mrs. Elizabeth Edmondson, Mrs. Sally White of etery. August 1864, was the beginning of the end of the Neiman Marcus, United Daughters of the Confed- Union General William T. Sherman began the southern people’s quest for self- determination and eracy and Sons of Confederate Veterans. march on Atlanta in July 1864 and after the fall of freedom. They felt they were standing up like their Atlanta’s historic “Cyclorama”, located at Jonesboro began his infamous March to the Sea. mothers and fathers did in the American Revolu- Grant Park, is a jewel of a painting that depicts the Many buildings were burned and people were tion. Battle of Atlanta. It is a must see. forced to refugee out of the city. A ceremony was held in conjunction with the Many people attended the Battle of Atlanta Tea Please do not forget to teach our young ones December 15, 1939, Premiere of “Gone with the during the 1980s. A reception room was set up the truth of what happened during the War Be- Wind” at the Loew’s Grand Theatre. A street light, with food and refreshment and walls were covered tween the States of 1861-1865. that survived Sherman’s assault, was relighted by with Confederate flags. Women wore ante-bellum Please help to save our American battlefields. Mrs. Thomas J. Ripley President of the Atlanta attire and men wore authentic Confederate uni- May-June 2007 Issue The Georgia Confederate Page Fifteen Leonidas Polk Memorial Service St. Hilda’s Church - 6 p.m. June 16, 2007

Saint Hilda’s Church will conduct a memorial for Bishop- General Leonidas Polk on June 16, 2007. The service commemorates the bishop’s life-long dedication to Christ and the church, as well as his sacrifice for his country. As a corps commander in the Confederate Army, General Polk fell in battle at Pine Mountain, Georgia on June 14, 1864.

We encourage all to join Father John Roddy, as St. Hilda’s honors this brave Christian soldier. Immedictely following the memorial, St. Hilda’s will host its first annual ‘‘Chocolatier’’. All are welcome at the chocolate tasting contest, with wine and cheese, at 7 p.m. St. Hilda’s Anglican Catholic Church 414 N. Highland Ave. NE Atlanta, Georgia 30307 404-584-6354 www.sthildasacc.org Page Sixteen The Georgia Confederate May-June 2007 Issue Book Review Rededication Ceremony Shadows and Dust, The Journal of the Currahee Confederate Experience in Northwest Florida and Southwest Alabama Rangers Camp

BY KEVIN MCKINLEY 935 in the 3rd

Non-fiction, pictures, appendix, select bibliography, 115 Brigade held a pp. Kevin McKinley, 357 Page Road, Atmore, AL 36502, [email protected]. $20. rededication

When one considers the War Between the States, most ceremony on consider a broad view of what took place. Historians typi- cally write about the battles that were decisive victories or March 25 for turning points in the war, or Generals and persons who were made famous by their actions in the war. The average soldier A.M. Smith or a small skirmish is many times overlooked as being insig- nificant. Shadows and Dust, The Journal of the Confederate who served the Experience in Northwest Florida and Southwest Alabama not only looks at the war as a whole, but goes beneath the Confederacy in surface to discover information about the local battles and units. There are a variety of different topics discussed, such as medicine during the war, the effects the war on the home the 11th Geor- front and religion in the field. This publication is based in part upon the Kevin gia Cavalry. McKinley’s column in a Southwest Alabama newspaper. The different sections are informational but short. This is an easy book to browse, and in doing so the reader reads interesting facts from Alabama’s role in the Confederacy to biographies of local veterans who fought in the war. For the person who finds reading tactical maneuvers of a battle difficult to follow, this publication simplifies the troop’s movements, making it easier to visualize. Mr. McKinley gives a short history of the war from the beginning to Sherman’s March to the Sea. The battles included in Shadows and Dust have a common thread; either an Alabamian or Floridian unit was involved. The author also introduces the reader to skir- mishes that are relatively unheard of outside of the place of origin and local forts that protected the coastline, which were occupied by both Union and Confederate troops. Mr. McKinley presents a biographical sketch of the regi- ments from Northwest Florida and Southwest Alabama. He sates, “During the war many local units were formed in the Southwest Alabama and Northwest Florida area. The units discussed below are by no means an exhaustive list of such of units. There were a variety of infantry, cavalry, home guard, and naval/marine units formed throughout the war.” The main concern for Shadows and Dust is the historical authenticity of all the facts found within its pages. Two major mistakes were evident in the beginning. The author claims that General Lee was a cousin to George Washington, when in actuality he married the great-granddaughter of Martha Wash- ington, the wife of George Washington. Also, General Lee’s father, Light Horse Harry Lee, was good friends with the first President, having served under him in the Revolutionary War. His father even gave the eulogy at Washington’s funeral. The second inaccuracy is Mr. McKinley states that the “Carter House (is) where the bodies of six Confederate Gener- als lay following the Battle of Franklin, TN.” The Carter House is where the heaviest fighting took place during the battle while the Carter family hid in the basement. There are over 1,000 bullet holes still visible to tourist. Their youngest son, Captain Todd Carter, was actually killed just yards away from his home. Mrs. McGavock allows the Carnton Plantation to be used as a Confederate hospital after this bloody battle. This is where the six bodies of the Generals were placed. The highest ranking of the Generals was Major-General Patrick R. Cleburne of County Cork, Ireland. The McGavock family des- ignates two acres adjacent to their family cemetery to serve as the final resting place to 1,500 Confederate soldiers from various states. In light of these discrepancies, it is possible that other facts are incorrect. Many readers normally do not research what is in print but trust the author is correct. When reading Shadows and Dust, the reader must question the facts pre- sented and not accept them as the truth. –Written by Cassie A. Barrow

The Georgia Confederate can be viewed online at: http://www.georgiascv.com May-June 2007 Issue The Georgia Confederate Page Seventeen

Stone Mountain Memorial Service Saturday, April 14

Photos Courtesy of John Nichols

Compatriot Richard Smith - Piper of the Day. Honor Guard.

Commander Leonard Draper and Commander Bear Hamrick with the cannon (Preacher).

The Currahee Rangers Chapter of the Lee Cadet Corp. served as color guard. Cannon crews from McDonough Camp 108, Cadets included Michael Miller Jr., CJ McDaniel, Ryan Wells, Ryan Erwin, Haralson Camp 716, Douglasville Camp 943 and Villa Draven Carroll and Miles McBath, The 1st Sgt. is Frank Poole. Rica Camp 1239. Page Eighteen The Georgia Confederate May-June 2007 Issue

Georgia Division SCV Executive Council Meeting

(Continued from page eight) A motion was made by former Division Commander Jack Bridwell and passed unanimously by voice vote that $2,000 be spent for up to 100 more 4’x 8' signs (to be bought as needed by the Camps for $20 each). 3. In response to a question about recruiting inquiries (by phone or email) that come into Elm Springs, Commander Lott indicated he would check and report back to the EC.

NEW BUSINESS Compatriot Al Perry reported that 13 unmarked and 4 numbered Confederate graves at Ft. Pulaski cannot be marked with headstones under current National Park Service (NPS) guidelines. Al encouraged everyone to send a handwritten note to their Congressman, Senators, and to the White House asking that NPS policy be changed. Compatriot Calvin Johnson encouraged everyone to con- tinue working to obtain Confederate History and Heritage Month Proclamations from the cities and counties around the state. Pictured left to right are: Grayson Jennings, from Virginia, H. K. Edgerton, Brigade Commander Gary Ursrey encouraged everyone and Elijah Coleman, Chattahoochee Guards Camp 1639. to think about creating a database of ancestor names for use in recruiting efforts. Brigade Commander Mike Mull reported the Georgia SCV Camp directory is about 50% complete. Mike also reported the June SCV convention hotels are not yet booked up. Report on NASCAR Brigade Commander Pete Giddens asked for $1,650 to pay for reprinting 3,000 copies Prison Pens of the North, with the intent of making the booklets available to the Bri- gades for use in educational talks; especially with school chil- Heritage Defense dren. A motion by former Division Commander Jack Bridwell passed unanimously by voice vote to spend up to $1,650 to The Atlanta 500 NASCAR Race have the copies printed and distributed.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Gentlemen and Sons of ing, we just don’t have the therefore they are returning April 29 – Memorial service at the GA Monument at Confederate Veterans: man power or the funds. We to the small tracks in droves Chickamauga, contact Compatriot Freddie Parris. Grayson Jennings of the will need help in this respect and the most popular car out April 17 - “Joe Brown Pets” book signing; contact Brigade Heritage Defense Committee as we bring our attack to there is our SCV car, win or Commander Sparks Ramey. led about 20 men in our at- Darlington. A tremendous lose gentlemen they ARE the April 29 – Cobb County parade and Memorial service, tack on NASCAR in Atlanta. thanks to the Georgia Divi- crowd favorite. If NASCAR contact Compatriot Calvin Johnson. We had Battle flags signs we sion for their response to our put an SCV car on it’s track These are just some of the events going on around the had taken from old Georgia call for assistance in this de- IT Would be the favorite state in April. All members are encouraged to contact their political signs left over from fense and in particular Elijah hands down, and after all Camp or Brigade Commander for additional details. the Georgia flag fight along Coleman and his brother Dan NASCAR is about money. If After a rousing rendition of “Dixie”, the meeting ad- with a tank of helium and bags of the Georgia division, their they want to win back the journed at 2:20 p.m. of balloons and released hun- assistance was invaluable. crowds in the South Land Submitted by William Lathem dreds of these balloons with At this point, NASCAR they are going to have change Division Chief Of Staff the battle flag attached about has not made any statements their tune to Dixie. every 15 minutes and they concerning our attack and the Gentlemen again I would were flying all over the sta- media has ignored our press like to doff my hat to Grayson dium. We passed out 800 releases. However, gentle- Jennings for the time, money Don’t Forget... battle flags with the check- man they can’t ignore us for and perseverance he has ex- ered victory flag on the end. much longer as it is clear from pended in leading this attack, Camps can take advantage of a We also put up battle flags all this Atlanta attack we have truly no man could have up and down a 20 mile won the hearts of the done more. The success of 50/50 split when selling ads for stretch leading into the race. NASCAR fans and due to the this endevor is directly at- A Yankee with southern support of our Commander in tributed to Grayson The Georgia Confederate sympathies jumped in with Chief Chris Sullivan and the Jennings, the Coleman both- our men and helped us with Confederate hearts of the GEC ers of Georgia and their Geor- this project. Elijah Coleman the attacks WILL continue. gia Flaggers. Use the rate information printed below when soliciting of the Georgia Division even We also now have three LETS TAKE NASCAR advertisement for The Georgia Confederate. Just cut on the took one of the Battle flags at- SCV cars on the small stock BACK! We have made Dale dotted line. Prospective advertisers need not know that the tached it to a balloon and car tracks and due to more Earnhart Jr. shut his mouth, local Camp is receiving one-half the amount they pay for their tethered it at the entrance to funds from the Virginia DEC now let’s make him eat his advertisement. NASCAR. The flags were fly- we will soon have a fourth, words. ing all over the infield and in and I have feelers out for still Gentlemen, distribute the stands. a fifth in Florida at the this report as you see fit. At noon the Confederate Bronson motor speedway Yours in the Bonds of the Air Force showed up with a near Gainsesville, Fla. These Southland Advertising Schedule 30' X 50' Battle flag with a cars are very popular on the Darryl Starnes, streamer behind it saying small tracks. As NASCAR Chief, Heritage Defense The Georgia Confederate “NASCAR Don’t Forget Your tickets have gotten so expen- Sons of Confederate Vet- Roots.” As it came in view of sive a lot of our country boys erans Full Page...... $125.00 the stadium a tremendous can’t afford them any more, One-Half Page ...... $70.00 roar went up from the crowd One-Fourth Page...... $40.00 you could hear for miles. As our men passed out ALL TYPES CONFEDERATE MERCHANDISE Business Card...... $20.00 the flags we were swamped with questions about the SCV THOSE PAYING IN ADVANCE and many people were giving FOR 10 ISSUES RECEIVE 12 us unsolicited donations. The men did what recruiting we WRIGHT’S Send Copy to: [email protected] could with the work they had –Or– to do, however as we 105 West Main Street The Georgia Confederate progress with this attack in P.O. Box 310 • Summerville, GA 30747 other races we are going to Walhalla, South Carolina 29691 – And – need help in this area as we Phone: (864) 718-8000 • Fax: (864) 718-8099 Payment to Local SCV Camp have not budgeted for re- cruiting and cannot handle Toll-Free - Wholesale Orders Only 1-888-815-3809 both the defense and recruit- May-June 2007 Issue The Georgia Confederate Page Nineteen

Milton Clarke, Adjutant. • Col. Joseph McConnell 2nd Brigade Report Camp 1859, Ringgold – Chris- topher Davidson, Com- mander – 423-504-7440; Ri- chard Ball, Adjutant – Meeting: The 2nd Brigade includes the northeastern counties of fourth Thursday at 7 p.m. – Cherokee, Dawson, Fannin, Forsyth, Gilmer, Habersham, courthouse annex. Hall, Lumpkin, Pickens, Rabun, Union and White. • Pvt. John Ingraham Camp I would like to remind all members of the 2nd Brigade 1977, Chickamauga – Clay that possibly can to be in Gainesville on May 28. It is impor- Howard, Commander - 706- tant that we make a good showing in this Memorial Day Pa- 375-5735; David Nation, Adju- rade. Check the April issue of The Georgia Confederate for tant - [email protected] - time and directions or contact me at 706-669-1314. Take Meeting: fourth Tuesday at 7 care and God Bless. p.m. – Lee and Gordon Mill. –2nd Brigade Commander Joe N. Carver *** • Members from the Gilmer Light Guards Camp 89 of Ellijay meets on Camps in Chatsworth, Ring- the 3rd Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Gilmer County gold, Trenton and LaFayette Bank’s “Bobcat Den.” Camp 89’s website is http:// attended the Division Execu- gilmerlightguards.blogspot.com. Commander: Ralph Garrett tive Council meeting in For- 706-636-2854, Adjutant: Mike Davis 706-276-2867. syth on March 31. • The Rome Camp par- Habersham Guard Camp 716 of Clarkesville meets ticipated in the Relay for Life on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Clarkesville event held at Heritage Park in Library in Clarkesville. Commander: Seth Herrin 706-778- Rome on April 21. Members 1065. Adjutant: Don Moore 706-968-1608 walked to raise money to help find a cure for cancer. Cherokee Legion Camp 914 of Canton meets on the • The Cartersville Camp 3rd Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m. Location varies: participated in three separate Call 770-928-4382 or [email protected]. Com- Map Courtesy of Ed Giddens mander: Karl Haun. Adjutant: Pat Cates Habersham Guard Camp 716, Clarkesville memorial services during Confederate History and Heritage Month. On April 21 27th Georgia Regiment Camp 1404 of Gainesville they took part in the UDC meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Corts Lt. Commander’s Report Confederate Memorial Ser- Restaurant in Oakwood. Commander: Wilson Kemp 770-536- vice in Cartersville. On April 5261. Adjutant: Jason Elrod 706-367-1302 North 28, they held a Confederate Memorial Service at 52nd Georgia Regiment Camp 1418 of Cleveland The Northern Georgia area includes the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Cassville. Then on April 29 meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th Brigades of the Georgia Division. they participated in the an- Cleveland Public Library in Cleveland. 706-219-2235. Com- See those Brigade reports in this issue of The Georgia Confed- nual Kingston Memorial Ser- mander: Greg Pettit. Adjutant: Lum Pettitt erate for particular Camp activities. For the individual Bri- vice. gade Commanders and their contact information, see the • The Ringgold, LaFay- Pvt. David W. Payne Camp 1633 of Blairsville meet “Georgia Division Officers” column. ette, Chickamauga and Tren- on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Union Senate Bill 283, designed to establish April every year ton Camps held their annual County Library in Blairsville. Commander: Pete White 706- as “Confederate History and Heritage Month” in the state of joint Confederate Memorial 745-2294. Adjutant: Joseph Adams Sr. 760-781-3382. Georgia was, unfortunately, falsely connected by the media Day Observance at the Geor- with the so-called “slavery apology” effort and was not passed gia monument in Chicka- Col. Hiram Parks Bell Camp 1652 of Cumming out of committee this year. We need to look toward next year’s mauga battlefield on Sunday, meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Bell session and, in the meantime, cultivate good relationships April 29. Army of Tennessee Research Center in the Historic Cumming school house in with our legislators. Commander Kelly Barrow Cumming. Commander: Frank Clark 706-887-7812. Adju- The 6th annual National Confederate Memorial Day ser- was the keynote speaker. tant: Joe Warnke. 706-216-1807. vice at Stone Mountain on April 14 was successful. The Cassie Barrow, representing weather, contrary to the weathermen’s prediction, was fine Chapter 18, United Daughters Blue Ridge Rifles Camp 1860 of Dahlonega meets and we appreciate the help of everyone, especially those with of the Confederacy, also on the last Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the the Artillery, Color Guard and Honor Guard. We were glad to Dahlonega First Methodist Church. 706-864-3858. Com- see the young uniformed men of the Currahee Cadets from mander: Tim Ragland. Adjutant: Mike Freeman. the 3rd Brigade. There are many Confederate Memorial Day events planned across Georgia in April and we appreciate the This Month’s efforts of all Camps and Compatriots who make the effort to keep the memory of our ancestors alive and before the public Gem Camp Malaise Report which includes, of course, the proper and honorable display of their flags. In addition, thousands of Confederate graves across Georgia will be marked with flags this month and this is also public testimony that we have not forgotten, and we Camp Malaise meets at the time of the “Coon Grinnin’ will not forget, our people. TECHNOLOGY AT Moon” in the Tiki Room of Lurleen’s Diner. For the South, Ted Brooke, Lt. Commander, Georgia Divi- ITS FINEST! sion, SCV, 2055 Foster Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) After digging to a depth Commander Coneporn recently attended a required view- 781-9221. [email protected]. of 100 meters last year, Scot- ing of Al Gore’s opus on the solar apocalypse and upcoming tish scientists found traces of environmental Armageddon, “An Incontinent Truth”, at the copper wire dating back Sherlock Homes Elementary and came away a changed man. 1000 years and came to the Being one of the larger energy users in the county, what with 1st Brigade Report conclusion that their ances- the deer freezer, the “Semmes like Old Times” lake yacht and tors already had a telephone the celebrated “Winter Wonderland” Christmas light display, network more than 1000 he was seriously in the red, environmentally speaking. So the The 1st Brigade is made up of 10 Camps in nine Northwest years ago. Colonel logged onto www.envirogorescam.com, determined Georgia counties. Not to be outdone by the his “carbon footprint”, and sent his ecological absolution • Nathan Bedford Forrest Camp 469, Rome – Ben Terry, Scots, in the weeks that fol- money to the “High Priest of Gaseous Outbursts” Al Gore. Commander - 706-936-9485; Stephen Carnes, Adjutant – lowed, English scientists dug Now some ideas are birthed by necessity, others by the [email protected] – Meeting: first Thursday at 7 p.m. – to a depth of 200 meters and long and arduous studied pursuit of a goal. Here in the Gorge Senior Center on Riverside Drive. shortly after headlines in the most of our ideas spring from the “Blind Pig” formula of seren- • Chattooga County Camp 507, Summerville - Dale Mitchell UK newspapers read: “En- dipity as when Estelle accidentally discovered the Peanut But- - 706-331-1255 – Meeting: last Thursday at 7 p.m - Trion glish archaeologists have ter Trout Glaze. But when “Pockets” Mulrooney realized that Community Center. found traces of 2000 year you could be the middle man for people with guilt complexes, • John B. Gordon Camp 599, LaFayette – David Espy, Com- copper wire and have con- the heavens opened up and the epiphany was so thick you mander – [email protected]; Jerry Turman, Adjutant – 706- cluded that their ancestors al- could serve it on cheese toast. He immediately initiated the 638-3360 – Meeting: third Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. – Bank of LaFay- ready had an advanced high- first rule of success, “meet opportunity with decisive action”, ette Community Center. tech communications net- and formed a new company, “Confederated Indulgences Ltd. • Stiles/Akin Camp 670, Cartersville – Robert Crowe, Com- work a thousand years earlier LLC.”, offering to represent the ancestors of those SCV mem- mander – [email protected]; Michael Bryson, Adjutant than the Scots.” bers who lip-sinc the “Charge” while allowing others to actu- – [email protected] – Meeting: last Thursday (4th or 5th). One week later, Georgia ally do justice to the words. He then salted the ham hock by • Gen. Joseph E. Johnston Camp 671, Dalton – Sam Jones, newspapers reported the fol- offering, for a small additional fee, a delinquents’ ancestor the Commander; Harris Thomason, Adjutant – Meeting: third Thurs- lowing: “After digging as deep honor of being inscribed on the blades of a brightly colored, day at 7:30 p.m. – 715 Chattanooga Ave. as 300 meters in Carroll whirligig that will spin in the April breezes throughout Con- • State of Dade Camp 707, Trenton – Doug Morrison, Com- County, University of West federate History Month. We can do no less! mander - 706-517-3625 - Larry Wheeler, Adjutant – Georgia scientists have found “Compatriot Mulrooney is also presently working on a [email protected] – Meeting: third Tuesday at 7 p.m. – absolutely nothing. They website, , where members can bottom floor of Easy Rentals. have therefore concluded ascertain their “heritage footprint” and submit the proper • Gen. Stand Watie Camp 915, Calhoun – Stanley Cham- that 5000 years ago Georgia level of funding so that the applicant can feel free to engage in bers, Commander – 706-629-3116; James Tolbert, Adjutant - inhabitants were already us- the more pressing business of a ball game and a beer, or even 706-602-1244 – Meeting: second Thursday at 7 p.m. ing wireless technology.” Johnny’s Soccer game, knowing that someone who actually • Lt. Col. William M. Luffman Camp 932, Chatsworth – Steve We Rock! gives a damn will be covering for him. Brilliant. Hall, Commander - 706-673-7987 - [email protected]; –H.L. DeSaussure, Adjutant 2841 Page Twenty The Georgia Confederate May-June 2007 Issue 3rd Brigade Report 4th Brigade Report 7th Brigade Report Brig. Gen. T.R.R. Cobb Camp 97, Athens, meets the Accompanying 4th Brigade Commander Larry Manley to first Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Watkinsville the State Executive Council meeting in Forsyth, March 31, City Hall. Our May will feature Ben Wynne of Gainesville Col- were Brannon Sanders and David Thomas. Darien Camp 1853 lege. His program is entitled “Mississippi and the War.” No report submitted JEFFERSONVILLE: Clinch’s Calvary Camp 2084 Jackson County Volunteers Camp 94 met on April E-mail: [email protected] Willacoochee Camp 5, at 7 p.m. at the Jefferson House Restaurant in Jefferson. 1908 The program was given by Mr. David Mann, SCV member of KITE: Battleground Guards Camp 1941 This camp has become the Madison County Greys. Mr. Mann gave the camp a living Meeting: 3rd Tuesday of each month. Time: 7 p.m.: Loca- more active and has also in- history on the life of a Confederate soldier, complete with tion: Homemaker’s Club in Kite. E-mail: creased its membership since showing of the musket and pistol that would have been used. [email protected] moving from Lakeland. One The Camp is busy placing Confederate Flags on Veterans of the activities that have graves in Jackson County. The County has over 600 Confed- MACON: Gen. Edward Dorr Tracy, Jr. Camp 18 been planned is the cleaning erates buried here. Several members were sworn in and given Meeting: 4th Thursday of each month: Time: 6 p.m.: Lo- of a cemetery that has been membership certificates, and membership cards. The next cation: Red Lobster at 2077 Riverside Drive, Suite 7 , Macon abandoned. Several Confed- meeting will be Thursday, May 3at 7 p.m. All are invited to . E-mail: [email protected] erate veterans are buried in attend. For more information contact Commander Steve Several members attended the State Executive Council this cemetery and the camp Satterfield 706-549- 8098, [email protected] or meeting in Forsyth on March 31. hopes to find any relatives Adj. Randy Evans 706- 367-2138, [email protected]. that might know some infor- MILLEDGEVILLE: Old Capitol Camp 688 mation concerning these vet- GREENE RIFLES, CAMP 942, GREENSBORO, Meeting: 2nd Tuesday of each month: Time 7 p.m.: Loca- erans. In addition to this the MEETS ON THE FOURTH TUESDAY, 7 P.M. AT COTTON’S tion: Milledgeville Country Club. E-mail: [email protected] camp is planning on marking CORNER, EAST BROAD ST. IN GREENSBORO. THE APRIL 24TH This Camp held Confederate Memorial Day Services in all the graves in the sur- MEETING PROGRAM WILL BE ON PERIOD WEAPONS, PRE- Memory Hill Cemetery on April 21. Mr. Christopher Stokes of rounding area during the SENTED BY JIM EATON. ON APRIL 26TH THE CAMP WILL the Macon Camp was the guest speaker. They sold tickets for month of April. PRESENT A PROGRAM AT THE CITY CEMETERY IN GREENS- Bar Be Cue plates which were served after the service. BORO AT 7 P.M. IN OBSERVANCE OF CONFEDERATE MEMO- Jack Marlar was the guest speaker at the April meeting. Coffee County 2006 RIAL DAY. THE PROGRAM WILL INCLUDE REENACTORS He spoke on the CSS Hunley. This camp has folded and FROM THE 44TH GA INFANTRY AND THE 14TH GA ARTIL- members have transferred to LERY FIRING A SALUTE, PERIOD MUSIC AND THE ROLL SANDERSVILLE: Major Mark Newman Camp 1602 other camps. CALL OF ANSESTORS. THERE ARE 45 UNKNOWN CONFED- Meeting: 1st Tuesday of each month: Time : 6 p.m.: Loca- ERATE SOLDIERS BURIED AT THE CEMETERY AND THE tion: Brown House on N. Harris Street . E- Waynesville Camp 2022 CAMP MAINTAINS A FLAG AT THE SITE, CURRENTLY FLY- mail:[email protected] This camp has taken part ING A THIRD NATIONAL. THE CAMP ALSO PLACES FLAGS in several reenactments in AT KNOWN GRAVE SITES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY ON WARNER ROBINS: Lieutenant James T. Woodward the surrounding area. Also CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL DAY. Camp 1399 the bike riders that have Meeting: 2nd Monday of each month: Dinner at 6 p.m. formed a group in the camp Currahee Rangers Camp 935 held its monthly meet- Meeting at 7 p.m.: Location: Sonny’s BBQ at 811 Russell Park- have been on 2 cancer rides and one ride for fallen offic- ing on March 19 at Quincy’s Steakhouse, Big A Road, Toccoa. way in Warner Robins . E-mail : [email protected] th The camp planned its annual marking of Confederate graves New officers: Steve Scroggins, Commander and Carey ers. On June the 6 they will with small Battle Flags and discussed the upcoming Confed- Grizzle, Adjutant. charter their chapter of the erate Memorial Day Ceremony at Travler’s Rest Historic Site. They are working to secure a Confederate History and Order of Robert E. Lee. The Speaker was Martin O’Toole who spoke about Gen. T.R.R. Heritage Month proclamation from the City of Warner Rob- At our last brigade meet- Cobb. ins again this year. ing the main discussion was This year’s Confederate Memorial Day services included about the reunion. Several a monument, dedicated June 24, 2006, at the Cliett Cem- things are in the planning etery in Byron These services were at 3 p.m. Saturday, April stages on the brigade level. 4th Brigade Report 28. Also recruitment and reten- Interesting note: Mr. Michael Harrell states that he is go- tion are major concerns by all ing to visit the graves of all the Confederate Generals. He has camps in the brigade. make it to about half of them. COCHRAN: Logan Bleckley Camp 1998 On another note thee- Meeting: First Tuesday each month. Time : Dinner – 6:30 WRIGHTSVILLE: Johnson Greys Camp 1688 list moderator conflict came p.m.: Meeting – 7 p.m.; Location: Community House; E-mail: Meeting: 2ND Thursday of each month: Time: 7 p.m.: Lo- up again. I along with sev- [email protected] cation: Nana’s Restaurant. E-mail: [email protected] eral others in the Division have been listed as “the DUBLIN: Capt. Hardy B. Smith Camp 104 NOTE: To Adjutants of 4th Brigade Camps: Please re- most dangerous 25”. I have No Report. view your e-mail address to confirm that it is correct. Report never attacked our e-list errors to [email protected]. moderator but I have ex- EASTMAN: Pine Barrens Volunteers Camp2039 Respectively submitted, pressed my views to him Meeting: 4th Tuesday of each month; Dinner-6:00 p.m.; Larry G. Manley, 4th Brigade Commander - Adjutant W.F. personally about what he Meeting – 7 p.m.; Location: - Big Daddies (formerly known as Jenkins Camp 690 - P. O. Box 4713: Eatonton , GA 31024. does with the e-list. I am not Jack’s Place) on Soperton Road . E-mail: Office 706-485-8432; Home: 706-485-6001: E-mail: a cyber commando. I asked [email protected] [email protected] to be taken off and was in- Commander Gary Lowery and Adjutant Kim Beck repre- sulted and also was made to sented their Camp at the Executive Council meeting on March feel that I was not worthy of 31, in Forsyth. any excuse from him as to 5th Brigade Report why he censors people the EATONTON: W. F. Jenkins Camp 690 way that he does. Since that Meeting: 3rd Tuesday of each month: Time – 7 p.m.: Lo- time he has made comments cation: Putnam County Senior Citizens Facility: E-mail: that certain brigade com- [email protected] No Brigade report submitted for Camps in the 5th Brigade. manders “bray” in “glorified Bill Moffat of the Athens Camp was the guest speaker at brigade reports“. I take in- the regular monthly meeting, Tuesday, April 17. His subject sult to this. I am not a jack- was how families dealt with the home front while the men ass and do not like referred were at war. Most interesting. 6th Brigade Report to as one. I for one have The Camp hosted a hamburger/hot dog supper for the never had any problem with member families at the March meeting. anyone in the Division. I re- Mrs. Martha Adams, a member of the UDC, and also the No Brigade report submitted for Camps in the 6th Brigade. alize that there may be dif- sister of Camp Adjutant Larry Manley, presented to the Camp ferences of opinion but I the flag pole that was presented to the R. T. Davis Camp on have never taken it upon April 26, 1905. This was a case of being in the “right place at myself to degrade anyone in the right time”. A pre-war home in Eatonton, was being 7th Brigade Report any public forum. I guess cleaned out and someone stated that there was a flag pole and that if I were sitting behind wonder if there was anyone who would want it. Mrs. Adams’ a computer I could say what I want and never have to recognizing the significance of the object spoke up immedi- Waycross Camp 64 ately and took it home with her. It so happens that the home face anyone but I would Foundation for flagpoles on U.S. 82 has been set. Work is rather leave it to the men of in which it had been stored all of these many years belonged continuing on at this time. The Camp plans on holding a me- to Mrs. Adams’ husband’s cousin. Well you all know how kin- th the Division to decide if an morial service on the 26 of April. Judge Ben Smith is to be individual is worthy of their ship goes in the south and aren’t we glad. the speaker. At any rate Mrs. Adams contacted the Camp and of course respect on a Division level. they were delighted to have the flag pole. The R.T. Davis Camp Please note I have never said Brunswick Camp 485 that I do not make mistakes, was the first camp in Putnam County and has not been active No report submitted in many, many years. but I am merely concerned The W. F. Jenkins Camp and the UDC is having a joint about the way the Division Valdosta Camp 680 e-list is manipulated these Confederate Memorial program at the cemetery on the No report submitted Newsome/Bruce property at the intersection of Wilson Road days. I do hope that at some and Crooked Creek Road . The service was at 2 p.m., Sunday, point in time that this issue Camden County 747 is addressed. April 22. No report submitted May-June 2007 Issue The Georgia Confederate Page Twenty-One Memorial Service for Major Hundley On March 24, Major Gen- one hundred and thirty years. Poet, the membership of the sonville, Florida. eral Ambrose Ransom Wright Mr. Ben Willingham of W.H.T. Walker Chapter #2253 Respectfully submitted, Camp 1914 held a memorial Jacksonville, Florida, member of the United Daughters of the Tom Holley. service and new gravestone of Kirby Smith Camp 1209, Confederacy of Augusta, and 2nd Lieutenant Com- dedication for Major William was successfully locating his reenactors from the Museum mander, Britton Hundley, II in the Old ancestor’s graves in Georgia of Southern History in Jack- A. R. Wright Camp 1914 Warrenton Cemetery in and had many restored, re- Warrenton. The weather was paired, cleaned and reset. The bright, warm and beautiful. work covered several counties Over 85 people attended the including Columbia, Lincoln, service including a current McDuffie, and Warren. generation of Hundleys. Mr. Ben found his great With the outbreak of hos- grandmother, Susan Jones tilities following the Northern Hundley (the Major’s daugh- Invasion, the McDuffie Rifle- ter) buried in Thomson next to men became, on 8 May 1861, his father. But, he could not the first volunteer unit formed find the Major’s grave. in Warren County. The com- In Warrenton, he located pany left Warrenton that day a Hundley family gravesite for Macon, where they were MAJOR WILLIAN which was walled in but all of mustered into the service of BRITTON HUNDLEY the stones had fallen so that it the Confederacy on 9 May was not possible to read them. 1861. They were assigned as tinued on to Chattanooga Thinking that this was the site Company D, to the 5th Geor- where they were involved in of the Major, he proceeded to gia Infantry Regiment under the initial battle on 21 August have it restored. Colonel John K. Jackson. Ini- and continued with the siege To Mr. Ben’s amazement, tially, the four officers in- from September to November it yielded the graves of the cluded Captain Edward Pottle, 1863. This was the opening Major’s father and the Major’s 1st Lieutenant James Shivers, first wife, Mary Tallulah Left to right are Karen Holley, Suzanne Jones, Steve battle of the Chickamauga Longcrier and Dollie Lacefield. 2nd Lieutenant William Britton Campaign which occurred 18- Jennings and one of their Hundley, and Jr. 2nd Lieuten- 20 September 1863 and ended daughters. But, there was still ant Llewellyn Nelms. with the Battle of Chattanooga no trace of the Major. The unit traveled from 23-25 November 1863. At Mr. Ben proceeded to con- Macon to Pensacola, Florida Chickamauga, the regiment tact everyone who might be of and sustained their first losses lost 55% of the 317 men en- assistance. He received a copy The Story of in a skirmish on Santa Rosa Is- gaged. of a letter written 25 years ago land on 9 October 1861. Six Following the Union vic- by a Hundley family member soldiers of the McDuffie Rifle- tory at Chattanooga, the 5th following a visit to the area. Confederate men were killed including Jr. Georgia Infantry was in- Among other things, it had a 2nd Lieutenant Nelms; many volved in the numerous very poor quality photocopy others were wounded. battles leading to Atlanta. Af- of a photograph of the grave- From Pensacola, Com- ter the fall of Atlanta, Com- yard. You could see a church Memorial Day pany D went to Mississippi join- pany D was ordered to the and you could make out a wa- ing the Army of Tennessee, South Carolina coast in July ter tower. Using this photo- BY CHARLES KELLY BARROW participating in the Corinth 1864. It participated under graph he gained the relative During the month of April each year we celebrate Confeder- Campaign during April, May, General Joseph Johnston in angle of the photographer to ate Memorial on the 26th. It is a very special day to us as we reflect and June 1862. In May 1862, the final campaign in the Caro- the church and tower. He pin- on the sacrifices and noble deeds of those men and women who Company D was reorganized. linas. On 14 September 1864, pointed the spot. served and supported Georgia’s role in the Confederate States. Captain Pottle resigned and on Captain Hundley was pro- Among the weeds and de- Their devotion was so important that the General Assembly in 8 May 1862, William Hundley moted to Major. After being bris, he found a small stone 1874 designated April 26th as “Memorial Day” and made it a public was promoted to Captain and ordered to do so, Major with the top just barely above holiday. Many people know the date why it happened but many don’t given command of Company Hundley surrendered his regi- the ground. After removing all know who was responsible for the legislation and how it came about. D. ment to General Sherman on the dirt, the Major’s name was The year was 1874 and James Milton Smith was Governor of From Shiloh, Company D 26 April 1865 at Durham Sta- legible, and next to this was his the State. It was Smith who was inaugurated Governor on Janu- moved north to Murfreesboro tion, Orange County, North wife, Mary Elizabeth Jones. ary 12, 1872 after 8 years of Radical Republican rule. Governor and was involved in the battle Carolina. The regiment was The brick wall had fallen upon Smith served as Colonel of Co. D 13th Regiment Georgia Volunteer there from 31 December 1862 paroled at Greensboro, North the gravestones and the Infantry and was later elected to the C.S. House of Representa- to 3 January 1863. The list of Carolina, 1 May 1865. Major’s had literally sunk into tives in 1863 during the War. “killed and wounded” dated Due to ill health, after the the ground. The General Assembly that year would be in session from Chattanooga, 12 January war Major Hundley lived with At last, the search was Wednesday January 14 until Thursday February 26 and this ses- 1863 indicated Captain his wife and children at the over. Since then all has been sion would prove to be a memorable one. A 24 year old young Hundley was wounded in the home of his father-in-law in repaired and restored by Mr. man from Dougherty County would introduce his Bill to create shoulder at Murfreesboro. Thomson, Georgia. On 24 No- Ben. A Southern Cross has April 26 as a Public Holiday on Thursday January 15. On that The 5th Georgia Regiment lost vember 1870 while acquiring been added to the Veterans day, his Bill received its First Reading in the House. Who was this 37% of its men engaged at medications at a pharmacist Administration military young man from Dougherty County? This young man was Tho- Murfreesboro. shop in Columbus, Georgia, marker. Grass was recently mas Rufus Lyon. Lyon was born on May 27, 1849 in Newton, After Murfreesboro, Com- the major had a stroke and added and accentuates the Baker County to the parents of John and Elizabeth Lyon. John pany D was involved in the died. beauty of the sacred place. was a lawyer and would die before the War. Tullahoma Campaign during Now, the story skips sev- Assisting with the service In 1870, we find Thomas as a lawyer himself living in June and July 1863 and con- eral family generations and were Mr. Phil Turner, The Gray Dougherty County with his mother. Lyon would later serve as Attorney District Court in Albany from January 1, 1871 until December 7, 1871. In 1872, Lyon was elected to the State House taking the place of Dougherty County’s first black and controver- sial House member Philip Joiner. Lyon would serve from 1873- 1874. During this time, Lyon would married the former Miss Clara Welch Sutton in Dougherty County on Tuesday February 11, 1873. In 1880, we find Thomas and Clara living in Mitchell County with 3 children. Lyon was still practicing law but would die on March 12, 1882 in Camilla, Mitchell County. Lyon would be bur- ied in Section 10 in Albany’s Oakview Cemetery. On Friday January 16, Lyon’s Bill was sent to the Committee on the Judiciary. The Bill would receive its Second Reading on Saturday January 17. Lyon’s Bill was passed unanimously on Thursday January 22 and sent to the Senate. Lyon’s Bill had its First Reading in the Senate on Wednesday Janu- ary 28. On Thursday January 29, the Bill had its Second Reading and sent to the Committee on the Judiciary. It wasn’t until Monday Febru- ary 23 that the Bill had its Third Reading and was voted on. The Memo- rial Day Bill passed unanimously and sent to Governor Smith. Gover- nor Smith signed the Bill to become law on Tuesday February 24. It is not known how many Confederate Veterans or Sons of Veterans were in the legislature at the time, but I am sure that they felt it was important to honor their friends and family mem- bers. April 26 would be know as Memorial Day until after the Second World War when the Georgia General Assembly made the Left to right are Phil Turner (The Gray Poet), David Butler (played Amazing last Monday in May as National Memorial Day also know as “Yan- Grace on Bagpipes), Jimmy McDaniel, Mike Mull (Fifth Brigade Commander), kee Memorial Day” From that time on, April 26 would be known Darryl Drake (Camp Commander, Millen), and Tom Holley. as Confederate Memorial Day. Page Twenty-Two The Georgia Confederate May-June 2007 Issue

8th Brigade Report 11th Brigade Report Gentlemen and Compatriots, Rochele - State’s Rights at Worth County Courthouse. April is always a busy month in the Division. In the 8th Guard Camp 1551 Commander Russ Otten. Camps of the 11th Brigade Brigade, many Confederate Memorial Day Services were planned Meeting place and time; are participating in many and well-attended. Several of the camps worked with local United 4th Tuedays of every other Thomasville - W.D. Memorial Services in April. A Daughters of the Confederacy or Order of Confederate Rose chap- month at the Community Cen- Mitchell Camp 161 very good representation of ters to honor our ancestors. I would like to make special men- ter in Rochele at 7:30 p.m. Meeting place and time; 3rd Compatriots from the 11th tion of Compatriot Ray Houston, who was selected to play “Taps” Commander Raleigh Gibbs Monday of the month at His- attended the National Con- at the Confederate Memorial Day celebration at Stone Moun- torical Society in Thomasville federate Memorial Service at tain this year. Compatriot Houston is a member of the Sylvester Sylvester - The Yancy at 7:30 p.m. Confederate Me- Stone Mountain on April 14. Yancey Independents Camp 693. I salute all of those who took Independents Camp 693 morial Services to be held April We were fortunate to be able the time to honor and remember our ancestors. Meeting place and time; 14, at City of Thomasville to have enough pleasant Our last Executive Council meeting was on March 31, in 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Cemetary. weather to present a good Forsyth. The Napier-Hoffman house is the proposed site for our Worth Co. Library at 7:30 p.m. Commander Randy telling of our ancestor’s glo- Division’s headquarters. I, like many, expected to have some Confederate Memorial Young rious story before many type of proposal from the Southern Cultural Foundation. This Services to be held April 29th good Southerner and a few proposal was to specify what the Georgia Division, SCV was be- Dyankees and some Oriental ing offered by the SCF concerning the Napier Hoffman House as tourists, as well. P. Charles a Divisional headquarters. The amount of money, size of avail- Lunsford spoke of the origins able space, et al was to be presented in Forsythe so the camps of 9th Brigade Report of the carving and gave many the Division would have ample time to discuss the proposal facts I had not heard before. before Reunion in June. The Artillery was magnificent Unfortunately, I must report that NO proposal was pre- The men of the Ninth Brigade have all been busy prepar- as were the honor guard and sented. Futhermore, the earliest that any type of proposal can ing for the observance of Confederate History and Heritage cadet corps. Make your plans be offered to the camps is the 1st week of May and possibly as Month and Confederate Memorial Day. Every camp plans to to be here next year. You will late as the middle of May! At this late date, 10% - 40% of the put out flags in their respective cemeteries. be glad you did! camps will not have the opportunity to see and discuss the spe- The Brigadier General Philip Cook Camp 704 out of Sasser The Summer Heritage cifics of this proposal (unless a special meeting is called) until was able to get a proclamation signed by the Terrell County Camp is July 21 - 22 at McIn- seven days before Reunion. This is unfair to the camps and mem- Commissioners. This was the second year in a row that the tosh Reserve in Carroll bers of the Division! Since the Reunion in Moultrie in 2002 - camp has worked with the county commissioners on the proc- County. If you have a child almost five years - the members have been waiting for a pro- lamation. or grandchild age 10 - 18 that posal from the SCF, and still nothing. Many camps are preparing for Confederate Memorial Day needs a history lesson. This I must also inform the members of the Division that the programs. is the place! Please contact proposal that will be offered to the men in Reunion will be in the The Alexander H. Stephens Camp, 78 out of Americus Sparks Ramey at 770-254- form of a RESOLUTION and not an Amendment to our Division will hold their annual program at Oak Grove Cemetery. Oak 1308 or Jonathan Till at 770- By-Laws. According to Division By-Laws a resolution can be Grove, along with much of Americus, was hit hard by the 489-2981 for more informa- presented from the floor, and needs only a simple majority to tornado on March 1, 2007. Their program will be in the Con- tion on the camp. A large con- pass. It is plain to see that each camp must be represented by federate section of the cemetery on April 21. Al Perry will tingent from the Toccoa their delegates in Metter this June. Pro or con, this is an impor- serve as the main speaker. The camp will present their annual camp came down and at- tant issue in our Division. scholarship money at the event and a traditional southern tended and helped teach the As soon as I have any information I will pass it on to the barbeque will follow. kids last year. This year they camp commanders and be available to answer questions. The Lt. Colonel Thomas M Nelson Camp, 141 out of Al- are doing their own camp My special thanks go out to those men of the 8th Brigade bany will host the Southwest Georgia Confederate Memorial May 26. This is great. I would who attending the latest EC meeting. Eleven members and five Service at the Confederate Memorial Park located on Hwy 91 love to see a camp like this in camps were representing the brigade. North (Philema Road) in Albany. The service begins at 10a.m. every Brigade. Feel free to For Heart and Hearth, This annual event gets bigger each year and involves camps pick my mind or Jonathan’s, Gary Ursrey and U.D.C. chapters from all over Southwest Georgia. if you’re interested in start- 8th Brigade Commander, The Decatur Grays Camp, 1689 out of Bainbridge will hold ing a camp. Georgia Division, SCV a Confederate Memorial Day service on April 28th at Faceville To all of you best wishes Cemetery beginning at 7 p.m. During the service they will for a Grand and Wonderful Adel - Wiregrass Greys Camp 1682 dedicate a monument in the cemetery to all of the Confeder- Confederate Memorial Ob- Meeting place and time; 2nd Monday of the month at the ate soldiers buried there. servation in your commu- Presbyterian Church at 7:30 p.m. I would like to remind all of the camps in the Brigade to nity. Commander Barry Resta plan to send your delegates to our annual Georgia Division Respectfully, reunion. The reunion is in Metter on June 9, 2007. If you Sparks Ramey Boston - John B. Carroll Camp 2115 have not been to the web site for the reunion, please take the Commander Chartering service to be held April 17th at the Boston Pres. time to visit http:// Church. www.candlersonsofconfederacy.homestead.com/ Gen. John B. Gordon Commander Joe Craigmiles scheduleofeventspage07.html At the EC meeting in Forsyth, Camp 46 meets at The Old Brigade Commander Mike Mull reported that there are plenty Hickory House, 2202 Cordele - Lt. Charles F. Crisp Camp 684 of rooms left at the host hotel. Make your reservations now Northlake Pkwy., Tucker. It Inactive before they are booked. is just off of I-285 at the Respectfully submitted LaVista exit. 2nd Monday of Moultrie - John K. McNeill Camp 674 Pete Giddens the month 6:30 social, 7:00 Meeting place and time; 2nd Monday of the month at the Commander, 9th Brigade meeting. Museum of Colquitt Conty History at 7:30 p.m. Confederate John B. Gordon Camp 46 Memorial Services to be held April 22, at 3 p.m. at the Colquitt met at The Old Hickory House County Courthouse and Confederate Monument, in Tucker on April 9th. Au- Commander Jack Bridwell 10th Brigade Report thor David Horton spoke to the camp about WBTS pho- Nashville - Berrien Minutemen Camp 1789 tography. Numerous an- Meeting place and time; Called by Commander at Duncan nouncements were made Masonic Lodge. Gen. John B. Gordon Camp 1449, Thomaston: about upcoming heritage Commander Don Futch Commander Al Medcalf reports: Camp 1449 has been busy events in April. with cemetery workdays. Plans for a headstone dedication Joe Jordan, Commander Ocilla - Jefferson Davis Cowboys Camp 682 for Capt. James Connally are in the works. Capt. Connally was nd Camp meeting time and place; 2 Tuesday of the month at one of The Immortal 600 and is buried at Greenwood Cem- McDaniel-Curtis 165 7:30 p.m. with Camp Supper at 6:45 p.m. at Jefferson Davis etery in Barnesville. The camp continues to grow and now Carrollton Meets 3rd Mon- State Park. Visitors are welcome. $2.00 donation to eat. has 105 members day 7 p.m. Carrollton Com- Commander Gene Arnold and Lt. Commander Donald Dur- munity Activities Center,115 ing Sr. Sgt. Charles D. Grace Camp 223, Lagrange: Com- South White St. Sam Plye SCV Camp 682 is having another somewhat busy year in mander Mike Hanners reports: Commander Mike Hanners Commander 770-537-5438 2007. We will have our annual Golf Tournament on October 13, invites members of The Georgia Division to sign up on The The McDaniel-Curtis 2007 at Ocilla Country Club, same place as in 2006. Mostly the Georgia Echo. Membership of this list is at 48 and growing. Camp 165 meets the third cost and events will be the same as in 2006, not looking for a Your 1st Amendment rights are not quashed on The Georgia Monday at 7 p.m. at Carroll price increase for our Golfers. We will be at the 2007 Ocilla Echo. The only rule is that you may not forward another Co. Parks and Recreation Sweet Potato Festival, which will be October 27, 2007 in Ocilla, member’s post without his permission. To sign up go to : Building. 1201 Newnan Rd. Ga., operating our merchandise booth to raise funds. But, our http://csaweb.org/mailman/listinfo/georgia-echo_128149 Carrollton. BIGGEST undertaking will be our First Annual Civil War Re-En- or contact Commandr Hanners at [email protected] This past month, copies actment with the Battle of Irwinville. This will take place on the Respectfully submitted, of fifty-eight war time letters weekend of November 9th, 10th, 11th, and 2007 at Jeff Davis Al Medcalf of Pvt. James D. Brock Co. State Park. Of course, the re-enactors may come out on No- 10th Brigade Commander A,12th Ga. Battn. Artillery, vember 8th and set up camp. We will be working mostly to- and a copy of his picture in wards this first time event. Put us on your calendar and come uniform were donated to the out to support this effort. More details will be released later. The Georgia Confederate Newnan Male Academy by Thanks. Camp 682 and Order of Confederate Rose Chapter can be viewed online at: McDaniel-Curtis Camp 165. Nine. Our members are busy this month placing flags on the Quitman - Piscola Volunteers Camp 931 http://www.georgiascv.com Inactive (Con. on page twenty-three) May-June 2007 Issue The Georgia Confederate Page Twenty-Three 11th Brigade Report

(Con. from page twenty-two) came into existance in the ment. at 10 a.m. for a memorial ser- mander Sparks Ramey with graves of Carroll Co’s United States. The program Forrest’s Escort vice assisting the Newnan some info on the proposed Confederate Veterans. This is was very educational and Camp 1239 Villa Rica camp and Sharpsburg camp, Division HQ. Our speaker was an annual joint effort with enlighting. Charles is in the meets 4th Monday, 6:30 p.m. then we will drive to Miss Bert Landrum, a mem- Forrest Escorts Camp at Villa process of developing a CD on at Historic Wick’s Tavern 212 Douglasville to assist the ber of the Susan Couch Ladies Rica.the issue of slavery that can West Wilson St. Villa Rica, GA Douglasville camp in their Auxiliary. She talked about Our camp meeting will be on be used as camp programs as Jonathan Till, Cmdr. 770- memorial service at the Atlanta’s old Terminal Sta- April 16th. well as for classroom instruc- 489-2981 There is a covered Douglasville cemetery at 2 tion. Miss Bert’s grandfather Our annual Confederate tion. dish supper that starts at 6:30 p.m. was superintendent of the Memorial Day service will be We also had a special with the meeting following. Respectfully submitted, station when she was grow- held at 1Pm, April 28th. 2007 guest from Spartinburg, SC. Our guest speaker this Jonathan Till Commander ing up and she shared lots of at the Carrollton City Cem- Mr. Mark Simpson, Adjutant- month is the Georgia Division stories and pictures from etery. Our speaker will be Mr. in-Chief for the Sons of Con- JAG, Martin O’Toole from the Gen. James then. She also encouraged us Robert Carter. Everyone is federate Veterans, attended Lt. General Leonidas Polk Longstreet Camp 1289, to protect our treasures and welcome. our meeting and gave us Camp 1446. Palmetto meets 3rd Mon- keep them from being torn Respectfully submitted, words of encouragement. Forrest’s Escort hosted day of each Month at 7 p.m. down, like Terminal Station. Sam Pyle Commander Also in attendance was Army the second War Between the at the Ramah First Baptist We are busy preparing for of Tennessee Commander, States Round Table on March Church , in Palmetto . We wel- our Memorial Service at Oak Haralson Invincibles Kelly Barrow and Georgia Di- 20, 2007, with 11th Brigade come one and all to come Hill in partnership with the Camp 673 vision Commander, Charlie Commander Sparks Ramey visit. Newnan Camp and assistance we meet the 2nd Tuesday Lott. Commander Lott gave talking on Abraham Lincoln. Charles Garvin, Com- from other area Camps. We night of each month at the a brief over view of the pro- We held our meeting on mander 770-942-7498 will be doing the parade in Outpost Bluegrass Music Barn posed Georgia SCV March 26, with Compatriot At the April meeting we Senoia on Monday, May 28 on Old Hwy 100. The covered headquartes in Forsyth. Robby Robison speaking on will be hearing from Compa- and would like to invite all of dish supper is at 6:30 and the Our May 1st meeting will Antietam. March 31st, we triot Lewis Regenstein on the you to join us. meeting begins at 7:00 PM be local author, Waren Budd. helped serve lunch at the E.C. subject of the Jewish Confed- If interested please let me No Report Submitted this Everyone is welcome. meeting. Special thanks to erates. This month is Confed- know. month Respectfully submitted, Jim Parrish, Tommy erate Memorial Day please Commander Curtis Mike Webb, Commander Whitaker, Jerry Vogler, and try your best to participate Heard Rangers Camp “Bear” Hamrick Howard Mount. in a service if possible. Come 1996 770-574-9536 Lt. Colonel Thomas April 14th, we will assist and visit us when you have a Wes Noles Commander Cooke Glover Camp 943 the Division at the Stone chance. 770-854-8743 or cell, 770- William Thomas meets the first Tuesday of Mountain Memorial Service, 301-3340 Overby / Coweta Guards each month at 7:30 p.m. in the at 10:00 a.m. Sharpsburg Heard Rangers Camp 715 meets the first Tuesday O’Neil Community Room at April 21st, we will salute Sharshooters Camp 1729 1996, Franklin, of each month at 7 p.m. at Regions Bank in Douglasville. the Confederate soldiers bur- We meet at 7 p.m. at Turin Meetings are every 3rd East Newnan Baptist Church Leonard Draper, Com- ied at Hillcrest Cemetery just Masonic Lodge the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. Our lo- on West Gordon Rd. off GA mander 404-401-5591 or off Hwy 78 in Villa Rica, start- Monday for a covered dish cation is the Centralhatchee highway 16, in Newnan. 770-949-3014 ing at 1 p.m. meal before our meeting. All Masonic Lodge, on Mike Webb, Commander No report submitted this April 27th, we will assist are welcome to come visit. Centralhatchee Parkway (Old 770-683-0973 month. Rumor has it Com- at the Living History being For more info: 770-502- U.S. 27). We invite and wel- Our April meeting fea- mander Draper was busy held at Nash Farm Battlefield 8914 or [email protected] come all compatriots to visit. tured Georgia SCV noteable, cleaning Ducks from his hunt- for the Luella Middle School. John C Todd, Commander March 19th our camp had P. Charles Lunsford. Charles ing expedition at an unnamed April 28th, we will be at For our April meeting we the honor of initiating into talked on slavery and how it National Confederate Monu- Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan had a visit from Brigade Com- (Con. on page twenty-four) Page Twenty-Four The Georgia Confederate May-June 2007 Issue 11th Brigade Report 12th Brigade Report

(Continued from page twenty-three) • The Annual Memorial Service for General Leonidas our ranks John Vinson Todd, a devoted preserver of Polk. Saturday, June16 at 10:30 a.m. on Pine Mountain. A Souther heritage, and Brother Mason with over 50 years of Memorial service will be held at the Polk Memorial at Pine loyal service to his credit. Mountain where the General was killed. The address is 1437 Our April 16th meeting, the guest speaker planned is our Beaumont Drive, Kennesaw, Ga. For additional information own 11th Brigade Commander Sparks Ramey. We look for- Contact Martin O’Toole at 678-232-8638. ward to Commander Ramey’s visit and, again, we invite any • The City of Marietta 4th of July Parade. Wednesday July and all to attend. 4th in Marietta. This will make the fourth annual time we have marched in the parade and we are the only participants that Lt. Colonel Thomas Cooke Glover Camp 943 meets receive a standing ovation and applauds from the crowds of the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm in the O’Neil Com- thousands. The Parade begins at 10 a.m. at the Rowell Street munity Room at the Regions Bank in Douglasville. Baptist Church and the march ends around 11 a.m. and we are March 31, Leonard Draper and Si Corley attend E.C. Meet- shuttled back. We start staging at 9 a.m. at the Church. All ing at the Napier/Hoffman House. We both agree the house SCV members are welcome to join in the parade. Please pro- has a lot of potential for the State Headquarters. mote participation with your Camp members. Its great to April 14, we attended the National Confederate Memo- have all the folks with uniforms attend, but that’s not a re- rial Service at Stone Mountain. We brought 3 pieces of artil- quirement. Last year the parade officials let us fire blank lery. rounds along the parade route, which was a crowd pleaser.

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April 28, we will attend the Newnan and Douglasville ORG PROFIT NON Memorial Day Services. formation. 30753 GA Trion,

June 2, we will do a living history at Delmar Gardens in –Timothy F. Pilgrim, Commander #3 Permit Smyrna , from 2 to 4 p.m. Please join us. Respectfully submitted, Leonard Draper, Commander 13th Brigade Report

12th Brigade Report The 13th Brigade is made up of nine Camps in ten coun- ties located in upper central Georgia. The following Camps are located in the 13th Brigade: Camp 77, Col. J.J. Morrison/Cedartown Guards, Camp 79 – Fayette, Camp 96 – Gwinnett, Camp 107 – Polk County, Cedartown. Meets every 2nd Wednesday at 7 Spaulding, Camp 108 – Henry, Camp 863 – Rockdale, Camp1361 p.m. at the Cedartown Public Library. – Clayton, Camp 1432- DeKalb, Camp 1724 – Gwinnett, and 13th Brigade Camp Commander, John Roberts, 770-748-2988, no-e- Camp 2038 – Newton County’s. There are no Camps in Butts mail . Camp Adjutant, Robert Williams, 770-684-3756, and Jasper Counties. Report [email protected] Gen. LaFayette McLaws Camp 79. No Report. the 2nd Tuesday of each Camp 700, Kennesaw Battlefield Camp, Cobb month at 7:30 p.m. at the County, Marietta. Meets every 1st Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Major William E. Simmons Camp 96. Our Camp meets the 4th Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Historic Female Philologia Lodge, 1005 New Hope Church in Marietta off Wiley Road. Milstead Avenue, Conyers. Camp Commander, Ray Ruggles, 770-422-4552, Seminary, 455 Perry Street, Lawrenceville. Camp website: www.scv96.org Camp contact Camp website: [email protected] Camp Adjutant, Brian W. Maier, joewheeler863scv.org Camp 770-949-6386, [email protected] [email protected] or 770/979-2637 Camp Officers: Commander – Joe Bath, 1st Lt. Commander - Officers: Commander – David Bob Collins, 2nd Lt. Commander - Ken Bell, Adjutant - David Anderson, Adjutant – Jack Camp 1397, William J. Hardee Camp, Paulding Phelps, 1st Lt. Cmdr. - Forrest County, Dallas. Meets every 4th Monday at 7:30 p.m.at the Floyd, Chaplain – Bill Winn, Quartermaster – Danny Ramey and Captain of the Camp Honor Guard – Dennis Cook. Sellers, 2nd Lt. Cmdr. - Tommy Pickett’s Mill State Park Group Shelter on State Hwy. 92. Cook, Chaplin – John Maxey, Camp Commander, Wayne Willingham, 770-974-4436, Camp activities: On Saturday March 24, members of Camps 94 and 96 and Ladies of the Order of Confederate Rose met at Editor & Publisher – Howard [email protected] Camp Adjutant, Clint Morris, 678-283- Underwood and Photographer 4254, [email protected] the Wood Family Cemetery near Commerce, Georgia to clean up the area. We had 22 participate and they did a great job. All & Historian – Dan Bass undergrowth was cut and removed from the cemetery to the Recent activity: This Camp 1446, Leonidas Polk Camp, Cobb County, months meeting is our Annual Smyrna. Meets every 4th Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the road, all undergrowth was cut down along the fence line around the back of the cemetery, some of the small tome stones that Open House and all members Piccadilly Restaurant off South Cobb Drive, in Smyrna. are encouraged to bring their Camp Commander, William “Bill” Brand, 770-787-9313, were not plumb were straightened. The total cemetery was cleaned of all over growth. A lot of Kudzu roots were dug up Confederate (or Yankee) arti- [email protected] Camp Adjutant, Garry Daniell, 770- facts and memorabilia for dis- 435-4605, [email protected] along with a lot of clumps of “broom sage” grass. A lot of fire ants will have to find new homes. There is at lease one Confederate play. This meeting is also open to the public. Camp 1547, Roswell Mills Camp, Fulton County, Veteran buried there (Pvt. Marion Pleasant Wood, served with Company G, 43rd Georgia Infantry Regiment) there may be Roswell. Meets the 1st Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Southern Maj. Gen. Patric R. Skillet in Roswell. Camp web site: more, we are checking. The 18th Georgia, Camp 94 and Camp 96 will hold a dedication ceremony April 21. The Camp 96 Honor Clebrune Camp 1361.No www.roswellscv.freeservers.com/ Report Camp Commander, Ray Barry, 678-366-3127, no-e-mail Guard will participate in following events during the month of April and May; National Confederate Memorial Day at Stone Camp Adjutant, Doug Allen, 770-998-6993, Confederate Memorial [email protected] Mountain April 14, UDC Chapter 861 Commerce, GA. with awards of medals to retired service men April 22, Memorial to TRR Camp 1432: Cobb at his grave in Athens April26, Camp 96 Confederate Me- Camp 1432 meets the third Camp 1552, Camp McDonald Camp, Cobb County, Monday of each month at the Kennesaw. Meets the 2nd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the morial at the Historic Courthouse in Lawrenceville. April 28, Snellville Days May 5&6, Parade in Rutladge. May 12 and Dedi- Stone Mountain Baptist Piccadilly Restaurant at Town Center Mall off Barnett Park- Church Fellowship Hall at 7:30 way in Marietta. Camp web site: www.geocities.com/ cation to all Confederate soldiers buried in the Duluth, Georgia. Baptist Cemetery P.M. Jeff Bailey, Commander. scv1552/. The Camp will celebrate Camp Commander, Charles M. Bryan, 770-591-2318, John McIntosh-Kell Camp 107. Camp 107 held its Confederate Memorial Day on [email protected] Camp Adjutant, Patrick Jenkins, 678- April 26, 6:30 p.m. at Stone 445-2907, [email protected] monthly meeting on March 15. Compatriot Ray McBerry of SCV Camp 1449 was our guest speaker. Compatriot McBerry had the Mountain Cemetery. After undivided attention of all in attendance and provided an excel- over five years of “conflict” Camp 1639, Chattahoochee Guards Camp, Cobb with the “politically correct County, Mableton. Meets the 4th Monday at 7:30 p.m.at South lent program (most of us rushed home to clean our muskets!) Thank you Ray for the motivation. The Camp is moving forward government” and the so called Cobb Community Center at 620 Lions Club Drive off Veter- “representatives” of the people, ans Memorial Hwy. in Mableton. and making good progress with efforts to support the American Cancer Society’s Spalding County Relay for Life. The event will we are able to dedicate our Camp Commander, Daniel A. Coleman, 770-265-7910, monument to the Cause. [email protected] Camp Adjutant, Timothy F. be held at the Spalding High School track on May 18-19, 2007. Pilgrim, 678-309-1343, [email protected] Lf you’re in our neck of the woods, please come by and support this worthwhile endeavor… We’ll leave a lantern on for you! Eli P. Landers Camp 1724: No Report. Camp 2005, Robert E. Lee Camp, Cobb County, Several Camp members attended the Seventh Annual Battle at Smyrna. Meets 3rd Monday at 7 p.m. at Williamson Brothers Manassas, Georgia on March 17-18. We are still amazed at just how cold it can get that far South! A great time was had by all, Gen. George “Tiger” Bar-BQ at 1425 Roswell Rd. in Marietta. Anderson Camp 2038: Camp Commander, Harrison Lucius Eubanks, 770-432- and we continue to teach what today’s history book do not. The Camp will be posting the Honor Guard and presenting the rifle Camp 2038 meets the third 4112, [email protected] Camp Adjutant, Jim Tuesday of each month at the Bishop, 770-971-8234. , [email protected] salute at two Confederate Memorial Day service in April; the James S. Boynton UDC Chapter 222 will host their annual ser- Country Kitchen Restaurant on vice at 2 p.m. on April 21 in Griffin’s Stonewall Cemetery, and Highway 36 in Covington. at Camp 2035, Pickett’s Mill Volunteers, Paulding 7:30 p.m. No report. County, Dallas. Meets 3rd Thursday at 6 p.m. at Cotton Gin Cabaniss UDC Chapter will host their annual service at 2:00 p.m. on April 29 in Forsyth Cemetery. SCV Camp meets at the Restaurant in off Hwy 92 in Hiram. http:// Please send Camp Informa- www.scvcamp2035.com/ Flint River Regional Library in Griffin, GA. at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. tion and activities for the 13th Camp Commander, Dan Rylee, 678-363-8399, Brigade to David L. Floyd, Ad- [email protected] jutant, 13th Brigade Zachry Rangers Camp 108. No Report. [email protected], 4696 Recruit! - Recruit! - Recruit! Kellogg Dr. S.W., Lilburn, GA. Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler Camp 863. Our Camps meets on 30047-4408, 770/979-2637