The Daily Dispatch: December 17, 1861., [Electronic resource], The Confederate flag.

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The Confederate flag.

A correspondent expresses his approval of the idea advocated by this paper of the sun as the emblem of the Sunny South, but would discard the stripes altogether. He suggests that the flag of the Confederacy be a blue ground, with a bright sun in its centre; if anything is needed to relieve the colors, tip the four corners with white. He insists that something should be done immediately, that no other brave man's life may be taken by his friends, and recommends that white pennants should be sent to all the standard-bearers of the army, to be attached above the flag, and a white star be worn near the left shoulder, or some other distinguishing mark, that in close conflict friend may not be taken for foe. The battle flag already in use on the Potomac! renders the first recommendation unnecessary.

The Daily Dispatch: December 17, 1861. Richmond Dispatch. 4 pages. by Cowardin & Hammersley. Richmond. December 17, 1861. microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mi : Proquest. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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