Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-28

admirers of Confederate soldiers, who,
having no government TO look to- were
dependent upon the lberalty OF their
friends. Phil. kearny Post, Grand Army
OF the Republic stepped to the front,
and extending the right hand OF fellow
ship. pnered their assistance towards
building the home. IL was AT the sugges-
ton OF this post and with their endorse
ment that a circular was sent out TO all
the Grand Army posts. The example set
BY the Richmond Grand Army OF the
Republic organization was followed by
others, and letters OF fraternal feeling,
enclosing substantial aid, came from the
North and west until 5000 was added
10 the fund.
The camp Of Confederate veterans, I'm
Washington, ID. c., endowed two cots
In the home at N.Coo each, and entered
into a contract with the home to always
retain two men that should be sent
by their camp.
Then came a grand old man. to;terng
under the weight OF years, with smile
OF charity on his face. and said: Lee
| Camp. / watched your course for four
wears: I saw you wage an unequal con-
| test: I saw your armies go down to rise
no more. and knowing you are still sur
/ fering from the effects OF war | want
TO do ms share out Of my abundance;
and the Hon. W. W. Corcoran handed
| in his check for $3.50.
The example set by this great and good
man was followed by others. until the
total sum collected amounted to 5000
WILL BECOME STATE PROPERTY.
The present property OF the home was
| bought IN 1850, and the home was form
| ally opened in December. 1881. The ORR
| ginal intention was that this institution
should be supported By private contribu-
iions. and the income from Lee Camp.
! but IL was soon found that the number Of
mon applying made 1t impossible TO carry
| out this idea.
After two years trial, during which
the entire expense was borne by the
camp ana it's friends. an appeal was made
| To the legislature for support. Ten
thousand dollars a year were appropri-
! ated for a period OF six years. The num-
Der OF men rapidly increasing made
this amount Inadequate, and during the
! session OF 1922 the camp made Sc
cond appeal TO the Legislature of Viz
ginla to do justice to the men who had
suffered In her defence; and. after nearly
| three months OF arduous work By the
committee from Lee Camp, the bill
| was passed at the last day OF the session,
! appropriating $50 to man, to an amount
not exceeding $4,000 per year. This was
done after the camp had entered
into a contract with the state to re-
| iirquish al right TO the twenty-five
acres OF land constituting the home after
| a period OF twenty-five years, ana IL Will
then become the property OF the State.
As this property belonged solely to Lee
| Camp one can appreciate the patriotic
motives which induced these men to re-
linauish all rights for ttre sake OF pro-
vidInz for larger number OF their COM
rades than IT was possible for them to do
! any other way.
The amount expended in purchase OF
! land by Lee Camp was $1,000, the cost of
buildings which have been donated 70 the
home by private parties has ben Ss.GS5,
/ and the cost Of those buildings which
have been erected by the home itself has
been 500, $3.50, while the cost of personal
property. fixtures etc, las been sl5,il2. "a.
The total cost Of the maintenance Of the
establishment from the lst of January,
1885. 70 the list OF July 1895, has been
500. $3.50, OF which sum ,l52, G6l35 has
been derived from Lee Camp and certain
private sources and sl5l $3.50 has been ep-
propriated by the State
CONSTITUENTS OF THE HOME.
| Eight picturesque little cottages have
been erected within the grounds Of the
home by private persons for the use OF
veterans Stuart cottage was donated by
| Mr. James B. Pace; MOsby cottage by
D r. ~. y.
Mr. Mark Downey: New York cottag. by
Colonel Appleton, OF the Seventh Regi-
nent. of New York; Union cottage By
Mr.. W. W. Corcoran; Stonewall cottage by
Major Lewis Ginter; Smith cottage by the
cAildren of Ex-Governor William Smith;
1 and Pickett cottage b. the members OF
George r. rfckrtt Camp. These bljou
residences, capable Of accommodating
from ten TO twenty veterans each, are
situated re nd and about tho main build
ings Of the home. They are Of attractive
design and built Tor the most part OF
wood with brick Easements and are pref
THY situated Under the giant oaks"
| which contribute In so great degree TO
the picturesqueness OF the aspect az well
| as to the grandeur that cannot fail 10
| impress the casual visitor as an imposing
| ece@e
The main building. which is built EN-
| tirely OF brick ia situated at the end OF
the grove OF trees, under whose shade the
| veterans are wont to find repose and
recreation during the summer months
exactly opposite the main entrance TO
the grounds. II Is three stories In height,
the top floor having been added recently
BIZ Colonel Fleming, OF Washington, at a
cost Of $3.50.
| MUSEUM AND LIBRARY.
| To the right, as you enter the house,
| are the executive offices. while on the
I left is the museum and library OF the
| institution. Here may be found in great
| profusl0n uvery variety Of relic and Curl
| osity whose connection with the late war
| serves as a link 70 remind the old sol
| diers-with whom IL is a favorite resort
| OF the mighty deeds Of valor. OF heroes
| who laid down their lives for the cause,
of trophies which tell OF battles that were
won. and tattered remnants OF regimental
| flags, silent witnesses OF the intensity of
the strife which, though IL ended disas-
| trously. ended not ingloriously. One of
! the most striking and interesting features
| OF this collection Is ''Od Sorrel." the we'll
known war-horse of General Stonewall
! Jackson. whose hide has been preserved
| and stuffed, and presents a most natural
! appearance. The old horse is encased in
| glass, and is fully ACQUIRED as on that
memorable day when General Jackson
rode TO meet his fate.
The library contains a large and varied
assortment of books by standard authors
on all subjects from theology TO fiction,
and the well-worn appearance of the ma
jorty Of the volumes testlfes TO the keen
appreciation with which this luxury is re-
| garded.
The upper rooms OF this building are
occupied by veterans.
IN THE CHAPEL.
| A prominent feature of the institution
is a remarkably handsome chapel erected
near the main entrance. through the care
and indesatigable energy Of a number Of
ladies'. II is a handsome structure, capa-
bic OF holding so persons, and is furnished
with comfortable and substantial seats.
| Services are held here every Sunday and
| holy day. and IL is worthy OF notice that