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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 9. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 10.91 (search)
Annual reunion of the Virginia division A. N. Va. Association — address of Col. Archer Anderson on the campaign and battle of Chickamauga. The annual gatherings of the veterans of the Army of Northern Virginia have for some years past been a most interesting feature in the exercises of Fair week in Richmond, and have attracted always large crowds and enthusiastic interest. The meeting this year was no exception; and there gathered in the State Capitol Tuesday night, October 25th, such an array of brave men and fair women as these occasions never fail to draw. Just before the appointed hour General J. A. Early came into the hall, and was greeted with loud and continued applause. In the absence of the president (General W. H. F. Lee) Colonel T. H. Carter, one of the vice-presidents, called the meeting to order, and stated that the Executive Committee had requested General J. A. Early to preside. As General Early took the chair he was again greeted with enthusiastic applau
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 9. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), State sovereignty-forgotten testimony. (search)
ongress, were elegantly entertained by the gentlemen of Philadelphia. * * * * * After dinner the following toasts were drank: 1st. The King. 2d. The Queen. 3d. The Duke of Gloucester. 4th. The Prince of Wales and Royal Family. * * * 10th. May the cloud which hangs over Great Britain and the Colonies burst only on the heads of the present Ministry. * * * 18th. A happy conciliation between Great Britain and her Colonies on a constitutional ground. In an Address to the King, dated October 25th, that Congress (of 1784) commence as follows: Most Gracious Sovereign,--We, your Majesty's most faithful subjects, * * * by this our humble petition, beg leave to lay our grievances before the Throne. * * * * We ask but for peace, liberty and safety. * * * * Your royal authority over us and our connection with Great Britain we shall always carefully and zealously endeavor to support and maintain. I have, Mr. Secretary, at the risk of being regarded as prolix, a few more remarks t