The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-28
REUNION OF CAVALRY "vETs,"
Ex-confederate oavalrymep to Have a
Grand Reunion In New Orleans


Ex-Confederate Cavalrymen to Have a
Grand Reunion in New Orleans.
A little over year ago a call was made
for reunion in New Orleans, on the 10th
day OF February, 1888, of all survivors of
Gen. w. ii. Jackson's division Of Conied-
crate cavalry. Later the call was extended
so as to include all cavalrymen OF other
commands, and the meeting eliminated
on February 49, 1883, into permanent
organization, Social, benevolent and his
torical, called the veteran Confederate
States Cavalry" and it was agreed to have
reunion on each year on the day before
Mardi Gras. The call for the present year
sets forth the purpose OF the association in
the following eloquent terms:
As time is constantly thinning our ranks, and as
many comrades can relate from their own personal
experience and recollection acts of herOiSm and
eatS OF NnlOr, which would add TO the already bril-
liant history Of the exploits OF the cavalry In the
late tar, II was thought best to call the roll aud
bring them together into an association
The movement Isl patriotic one, and n even ono
fragment of the history of the lost cause is brought
TO light and preserved by this association shall
feel compensated for our efforts In this direction.
Some of the most romantic and heroic passages
| OF the imperishabe history of the great struggle
| nave never yet been published.
| some OF these veterans hold In their pOsscssiOu
| records which will iuuminc the pages oi the al
| ready brilliant history OF the Confederate army.
| We trust aud believe this Association will rescue
| the records of such deeds from oblivion aud de.
| struction. Great Us wep the names aud illustr.
| Gus as is the fame OF Forrest stuart Van Dorm
Morgan, Ashby Adams Ogden, aud the hosts Of
our gallant dead and glorious were the deeds of
| Hampton, Wheeler stephen u. aud FiNhuEh Ice,
| VIM II. Jackson, Ransom. Chalmers Armstrong,
| los, herln' teEnson, Cosby, Mo,by shGlht
\ line Of tie rank aud file OF the brave cavaliers
| who rode - ieurlessly through the fin of war
| there is no statue or monument in the south To
| commemorate their dccis 20 which our children
| or succeeding generations can point with prdo.
| our hope, also Il that We can rli,c sufficient
funds 10 erect a suitable memorial, nj some point
In the south 20 be- agreed upuu to our cavalry he
\ rocs, living ana dead
10 accomplish this organization is absolutely
| necessary. We have already commenced the
| work.
The heroic follower, Of our great cavalry leaders
arr scattered all over Texas, Tennessee, Alabama,
| Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia, Virginia, south
| Carolina, etc, and this is the most Ccutrl aud
| accessible plncc, ana the time the best ~ al.
vantage can be- taken Of cheap railroad rate AMI
the gallant ridors ctn participate Ia our annual
\ festivities at the same time.
In this connection II is proper TO state
| HAT the Reception Committee have made
ample arrangements Tor the entertainment
OF visitors, and request all veterans who
| desire to attend TO register at the WASH
ington Artillery Arsenal. where they will
be directed TO suitable quartcr The
heavy influx OF visitors TO Mlrdi Gms
festivities will not interfere with the COM
fort OF the veterans, rs steps have been
taken 10 provide accommodations Tor
them all.
A distinguished reunion OF gallant Com
icderatc cayalrymcn may be expected, and
| pains have been taken tn assure all q royal
welcome. There will be a banquet, and
free admission To the races and q great
time generally. The "Nc,s." ought to be
| there in force.