The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-01-30
LEGAL NEWS.
A.pEXlNGS YESTERDAY N AND
ABOUT TIRE CITY.
URGENT APPEAL FROM GEORGE
+. PICKETT CAMP.
Home News sn General

Comrades. Nearly twenty five years
have passed away since we laid down
our arms az Appomatt0N ana entered
again on the battle OF life During these
years very many who were endearcd 60
~ bv thc associations Of army life have
passed away. and 10 is matter Of deep
regret that the want OF organization has
put il forever ont OF our power 90 accom-.
plish much good which We might have
done. sin. there Is much that may be
done The silyering heads Of our re-.
naming comrades, and the lengihcning
shadows. admOuish Us that We should
lose no more time.
We have organized a camp for the
purpose Of improving our social inter
course. pcfpctuating the friendships and
memories of the war and aiding. as far
as practicable. our comrades who need
assistance. and we cordially invite all
who can show p clear record Of service
in the Confederate army or navy, ana
who sympathize with MS in these objects
20 ioin us. As in our army experience,
n was the feeling that We touched elbows
with true and tried comrades who would
stand bv US 10 the death, which gave as
courage and confidence and made MS feel,
as we marched forward keeping step ana
time. the solid earth trembling beneath
our tread. that we were well nigh I'M
yincible-sO in the battle Oh
life the feeling that we De.
long 10 a band of comrades whose
motto is Each for al. and all for each,
will give as strength and courage As
We have seen comrades faint and weary
on the march ready TO fall by the way
side. when a cheering word from one
and q draught OF water from the canteen
Of another. and the relief of some part
Of their baggage by others has revived
their strength and enabled them 10 eaten
step with their comrades, and march on
10 the battle with renewed strength and
vigor; so in the battle OF life comrade
borne down by misfortune, ready 10
abandon hope and yield 90 despair, by
cheering word. little help, and the re-
lief OF some part of his burden, may be
cheered and revived, and move forward
with renewed hope and courage.
We need active members. In addition
10 the officers already elected, we need a
committee on sick, who with self-devo-
ton and zeal will look after and relieve.
as far as NAV Doe. the sick and suffering
OF our Camp We need q chaplain, who
will cooperate with our relief commit
tees. and remind us, that If we are true
TO the colors of the Captain of our SALIVA
ton as we were 90 our earthly captain.
we will be admitted 10 bis glOrihed band
in the world of blcssednes which we ali
hope 10 reach when our earthly conflict
IS over We need a surgeon who viii
attend the sick and suffering Of the
Camp. We need committee 20 aid IN
securing employment for the unemploy-
ed of the Camp AT present we number
less than 100 active members We hope
soon 10 have five times that number,
when we will Doe well able financially, TO
carry ont our plans. and extend our use
fulness.
Having outlined our plans, as al pres
eni adopted ! repeat the invitation TO
all Confederate veterans 10 join US
Dear comrades ID we can afford TMiei
TO our suffering and needy members.
strengthen and aid them in the battle of
life. smooth the pillow of the dying and
provide a burial place for our dead.
where they viii tN honoyed graves.
which our loving care shall preserve, !,
for one, will feel that our Camp has not
been organized i'm vain.
Fraternally, your comrade and COM
mander. T. T. REEVE.