The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-06
S1ILL THEY CONF.
Additional Replies Accepting the Invita-
lions.

lions.
Captain Thomas Elicit. secretary Of
the committee on Invitations Of the JEFF
ferson Davis Monument Association, has
received additional replies Of persons who
have expressed their willingness 20 at
tend the ceremonies I'm connection with
the reiuterment Cf the remains Of Presl-
dent Davis.
Captain W. r.. Murlaugh u Ports
mouth. formerly in the Confederate navy,
writes iu his letter ~ acceptance
cit is d duty and am honor 20 show
any possible respect 10 his memory. and
! confidently hope TO be with you on
this occasion
Colonel r.. Y. w. Duke, Jr.. OF Char
Iottesylle. Va, sends this reply:
"The r.. r. w. Duke Camp, Sons OF
Confederate Veterans. has been regularly
organized, officers elected and constitu-
ton and bylaws adopted. The camp
wants TO come an body, 10 the inter-
meut and in their names l accept the
invitation you kindly sent. VIII you
let me know where we viii be quartercd
and what arrangements can be made
with restaurants What Will be our
position i'm parade. etc! I expect 10
br.ne at least twenty-five men. possibly
General C. W. sorrel. Of New York.
writes. I'm acceDuus the invitation:
.I thank you for the invitation which
calls u. to am occasion $50 memorable,
and hope / shall find 70 possible 20 avail
myself of &c. I shall endeav0r % so
ABRAMS. lof IT,"
E.r. Frank Striugfeuow the famous
scout writes from MartiasWlle. Va,
that he hopes % De able to participate
in .hc ceremonies.
Cardinal Gibbons. of Baltimore eX-
presses his regrets that ON account Of
prior importance engagements be viii not
l- able o. attend.
General O.. W.. c. Lee Of Washington
and Lee University. at Lexington not
h.iug wen enough 10 write himself. has
sent ,h, following through his private
secretary:
"Nghne General Lee is anxious 10 DO all
in his r0wcr % show his respect 90 the
memory OF Che late President OF the Con-
feIcrli- States. the condition of his health
is slch that 70 is extremely doubtful
whether hc viii De able % undertake the
journey TO Richmond ar the time named.
and you need not therefore. expect him.
unless you hear from him further on the
subject"
Uaor Zort Turner Hiu. Of New York,
writes -..t his business ENGAGEMENTS VIII
prevent l'm from being present.
Colonel William l.. De Eusset of VII
minuOu president of the Association
OF the Third North Carolina Infantry.
has sent tine following letter.
or h.r 20 hand herewith the roster Of
this the first 0ir 'zed Confederate Nete-
ran Association. which. since the date OF
oreauizr ion. February .. 1866. 10 this
time has been iu continuous existence.
ard big oi your courtesy the honor Of
am invitation az the reception and re-
interment of our late honorary member,
President jefferson Davis. at your city.
MAY 81 lSt3"
Captain Elicit has also addressed a let
ter 20 tine adiutant generals Of the diff
ferent Southern States requesting them
10 invite all the military organizations
in their respective States 10 attend the
ceremonies.
The crowd OF visitors from all sections
OF the South who will be present on this
occasion is expected 10 be very large.
Up 10 the present time twelve Confed-
crate camps from other cities have al
ready signihed their intention 10 be- pres
emit The military from ont Of town will
also be We'll represented. and 1t is thought
that at least three batteries Of artillery
viii be I'm the funeral cOrtege.