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Maryland (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 87
Committee, who also must approve every account before the Treasurer can pay it. In conclusion, it only remains for us to return to the Society the trust committed to our charge with an expression of our deep conviction of its great importance—our earnest desire that it may be wisely managed and zealously pushed to the full fruition of our hopes. Adopted by the unanimous vote of the Committee October 30, 1883. J. William Jones, Secretary. On motion of Colonel William Allan, of Maryland (formerly Chief of Ordnance of the Second Corps A. N. V.), the report was adopted by the meeting. Remarks of Colonel Allan. In moving the adoption of the report, Colonel Allan said: Mr. President,—In making this motion I cannot refrain from expressing the gratification which the reports just read have given us. The condition of the Society, as shown by them, is better than ever before in our history. To have no debt, and at the same time to have assets actual, or within reach, of
Baltimore, Md. (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 87
e to exert themselves in this behalf. 2. There are surely men of large means who feel sufficiently interested to be willing to make large contributions towards putting the Society on a permanent basis, and linking their names with this effort to vindicate the truth of history. We beg our friends everywhere to seek out such men and bring proper influences to bear upon them. 3. That much may be accomplished by lectures and entertainments properly managed, the success of our friends in Baltimore and New Orleans, and the splendid lecturing campaigns of General Fitzhugh Lee abundantly prove. Will not our friends in the cities and towns arrange for such efforts during the coming winter? 4. And there are many individuals who can contribute $1,000, $500, $100, or less sums, towards swelling our endowment—the money to be paid in instalments, if preferred, and sent as may be convenient to our Treasurer, Judge George L. Christian. We beg our friends to send forward their own names
Waterloo, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 87
erstand me, comrades. Not one word have I to say in criticism of the monuments placed to commemorate the brave deeds of the Union soldiers who died on that field; but if these men be worthy of such honor from their comrades, how much more do we owe to the men who twice won victory at the price of blood on this spot; or to those noble South Carolinians under Gregg, who, on the left of A. P. Hill, on August 29, 1862, held their position with a tenacity not exceeded by the British squares at Waterloo; or to that gallant division of Stark's, which met and bore the brunt of Porter's attack on August 30th, and when they had no more cartridges used the butts of their muskets and even the stones that lay around them as arms! The deeds of such men and of many others like them deserve to be kept green for all time. They constitute a priceless legacy to their countrymen—to their descendants. We trust this Society will go on with its noble work, and that the kindly interest and appreciation o
Texas (Texas, United States) (search for this): chapter 87
ued regularly our Southern Historical Society Papers, and are now completing our Volume XI, which will be ready for binding by the 1st of December. We have continued to receive from every quarter—from the North and from Europe, as well as from leading Confederates—the most gratifying assurances of the interest and value of these Papers, while we are gradually placing full sets of them on the shelves of the prominent public and private libraries of the country. The action of the great State of Texas in purchasing one hundred and sixty sets for distribution in the counties of the State must have a happy effect in inducing other States to follow her example, and in calling the attention of private collectors to their value. We have now on hand about three hundred complete sets (worth unbound at least $7,200), and a much larger number of particular volumes. It is very gratifying to note the frequency with which writers on any part of the war quote from our Papers, and to see how
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 87
the Legislature of the State assembles. When I organized this Society, in 1868, there was but little general hope of our ever attaining what we have now accomplished. From the day of our re-organization, in 1873, and the transfer of our domicil, I have never had a doubt of our success. When Mr. Hayes was installed as President, his Secretary of War, McCreary, wrote to me inviting cooperation between the archive office of the Southern Historical Society and the archive office of the United States. His proposals were liberal and his whole action enlightened He appointed General Marcus J. Wright, of the late Confederate army, to the duty of collecting from all sources the records of the Confederacy, and sent him to confer with me about the details of our cooperation. This policy of Mr. McCreary has almost completed our work of collection. We have now to deal with that of preserving what we have collected, and it is the duty of all who have an interest in our work, in every Sta
Stark (search for this): chapter 87
I to say in criticism of the monuments placed to commemorate the brave deeds of the Union soldiers who died on that field; but if these men be worthy of such honor from their comrades, how much more do we owe to the men who twice won victory at the price of blood on this spot; or to those noble South Carolinians under Gregg, who, on the left of A. P. Hill, on August 29, 1862, held their position with a tenacity not exceeded by the British squares at Waterloo; or to that gallant division of Stark's, which met and bore the brunt of Porter's attack on August 30th, and when they had no more cartridges used the butts of their muskets and even the stones that lay around them as arms! The deeds of such men and of many others like them deserve to be kept green for all time. They constitute a priceless legacy to their countrymen—to their descendants. We trust this Society will go on with its noble work, and that the kindly interest and appreciation of our people will be manifested in givi
William Allan (search for this): chapter 87
ushed to the full fruition of our hopes. Adopted by the unanimous vote of the Committee October 30, 1883. J. William Jones, Secretary. On motion of Colonel William Allan, of Maryland (formerly Chief of Ordnance of the Second Corps A. N. V.), the report was adopted by the meeting. Remarks of Colonel Allan. In moving thColonel Allan. In moving the adoption of the report, Colonel Allan said: Mr. President,—In making this motion I cannot refrain from expressing the gratification which the reports just read have given us. The condition of the Society, as shown by them, is better than ever before in our history. To have no debt, and at the same time to have assets actual, Colonel Allan said: Mr. President,—In making this motion I cannot refrain from expressing the gratification which the reports just read have given us. The condition of the Society, as shown by them, is better than ever before in our history. To have no debt, and at the same time to have assets actual, or within reach, of $12,000 or more, besides a subscription list adequate for current expenses, is indeed an excellent showing, and justifies our congratulations to the Executive Committee and officers of the Society upon their successful management. The work done by the Society has been most important and valuable. For years i
Stonewall Jackson (search for this): chapter 87
ers who fell there. The other, over the knoll where Fitz John Porter charged, commemorates the brave men of his corps who there died in the vain attempt to drive Jackson from the old railroad cut. At the Henry house I looked about for other memorials. Nothing is to be seen. The little shaft placed to mark the spot where Barton fped away entirely by curiosity vandals. A little cedar bush alone enables the guide to point out the place where Bee poured out his blood, from which he baptized Jackson with his name of Stonewall. Nothing marks where Jackson and his men stood like a stone wall; and yet in all the ages to come the last memory of that first battleJackson and his men stood like a stone wall; and yet in all the ages to come the last memory of that first battle of Manassas to fade out of the knowledge and admiration of mankind will be that Stonewall! Understand me, comrades. Not one word have I to say in criticism of the monuments placed to commemorate the brave deeds of the Union soldiers who died on that field; but if these men be worthy of such honor from their comrades, how much m
Thomas B. Barton (search for this): chapter 87
back the invaders. I found upon that field two monuments, and but two. One of them, placed just in rear of the Henry house, has been erected in honor of the Federal soldiers who fell there. The other, over the knoll where Fitz John Porter charged, commemorates the brave men of his corps who there died in the vain attempt to drive Jackson from the old railroad cut. At the Henry house I looked about for other memorials. Nothing is to be seen. The little shaft placed to mark the spot where Barton fell has been chipped away entirely by curiosity vandals. A little cedar bush alone enables the guide to point out the place where Bee poured out his blood, from which he baptized Jackson with his name of Stonewall. Nothing marks where Jackson and his men stood like a stone wall; and yet in all the ages to come the last memory of that first battle of Manassas to fade out of the knowledge and admiration of mankind will be that Stonewall! Understand me, comrades. Not one word have I to say
Jubal A. Early (search for this): chapter 87
The annual meeting of the Southern Historical Society. There assembled in the State Capitol of Virginia, at Richmond, on the 31st of October, 1883, a fine audience, gathered to hear Father Ryan, who was expected to deliver the address, and to attend the meeting of the Society. General J. A. Early, President, called the meeting to order, and expressed his regret that Father Ryan (for reasons unknown to the committee) had failed to come, and that the audience would be denied the pleasure of hearing him. He made a few remarks on the importance of the work of the Society, and the obligations of our people to sustain it. Colonel R. L. Maury explained that the chairman of the Executive Committee, General Dabney H. Maury, was in New York, where he was detained by business, and read from him the following letter: Letter of General Maury. Gentlemen of the Historical Society,—I have the honor to submit to you the reports of the Secretary and Treasurer of our Society. The
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