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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 18. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The Southern Historical Society: its origin and history. (search)
First Vice-President—Admiral Semmes, of Alabama. Second Vice-President—General G. T. Beauregard, of Louisiana. Third Vice-President—General W. Y. C. Humes, of Tennessee. Secretary—Rev. J. William Jones, of Virginia. Assistant Secretary—Major John A. A. West, of Georgia. During the afternoon session General Early delivered an address, setting forth the duties that had devolved on the survivors of the Confederate army and navy in reference to the history of the late war. August 15th, the Committee on Business appointed the previous day, consisting of Admiral Semmes (chairman), General Fitzhugh Lee, General Maury, General Hebert, Colonel John McKinney, General Wilcox, General Butler, General Martin, General Early, Colonel Venable, and Colonel Wm. Preston Johnston, made the following report, which was adopted: Resolved, i. That the headquarters of the Southern Historical Society be transferred to Richmond, Virginia. 2. That the Convention, in order to carry ou