The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-30

Gettysburg HILL" This was done with
very great care In identification and at
heavy expense. About this time also
there were removals and re-interments
on the same hill from the battle-helds
around Richmond.
on the reorganization OF this body. In
1886, II stlll retained It's faithful president
OF many years Mrs. Lewis WeDb. III
was strengthened by the accession OF
members who had been scarcely more
than children at It's inception, ard older
members renewed their interest IT was
found that the fund from annual sub
scriptlons was quite inadequate TO keep
, the large grounds in order, for stone
having had 20 be repaired, graves 10 DC
remarked. and much work 10 be done
over again. Appeals were made Tor an
nual subscriptions, letters were written
10 the Governors OF southern states
showing the need - marking the graves
ermanently. North Carolina responded
through her Governor sending Afo; Geor-
eia sent I'm private contributions A32;
south Carolina. through capt. Dawson.
SA: Florida. 500: A Texan veteran. 80.
From Norfolk three annual contribu-
lions amounted 10 SIS: the CITY Council
In two years gave 500, and veteran Or
ganizations in the city $3.50. From these
various sources. with annual suhscrip-
lions and proceeds of entertainments
gwen during the FIVE years following re-
organization, $500 had boen collected,
the greater portion Of which was Deces-
sally expended in repairs ard improve
mcnts. OF whi.h the most expensive was
rc-marking the graves with granite
blocks substantial speakers stand of
iron end stone-work has also been erect
ed an ornament 20 the grounds and
much needed convenience.
MRS. JOSEPH BRYAN MADE PRESIDENT
IN 1880 the president Of the association
removed from Richmond, and her place
was filled by Mrs. Joseph Br. an, who has
eracel the Office with dignity and great
benefit 10 the association. At her in
stance. 10 the work already undertaken,
was added the securing OF the houses
Used as the executive mansion Of the
Confedcracy; for Confederate museum.
Owing 10 the requirements Of the city
charter. this led TO the formation OF
society under the title OF THE Confed-
crate Memorial Literary Society
At this period of quickened activity
and prosperity the association was tenn
porarily dismayed by having brought
against Il claim for a very large
amount. on account OF examining the
Gettysburg dead, by DR.. II. y. Weaver,
Of Philadelphia. lie stated that he had
received only one-third of the amount
due him for the work, and gave reasons
too lengthy to repeat here, why his
claim had not been presented for many
years. All the records OF that period
having been lost and the original mem
bers having no knowledge of the debt,
the Justice of the claim at first
doubted, But a careful examination of
letters and other papers submitted by
Dr. Weaver, and comparison OF his lists
with those In possession Of the asso-
citation, assured the advisory board that
il was n debt in honor due. The asso-
citation sought and obtained from the
Legislature a grant of 5000 towards the
liquidation Of this debt. and they i'm
mediately transferred this amount TO
DR.. Weaver with the fund which had
been invested for income. and which
II had been feared was lost
In response TO an appeal from the
Soldiers and Sailors Monument Asso-
citation for assistance in completing their
work. the association organized and
carried TO successful completion d bazaar
IN 1893. the proceeds Of which, about
$4,000, were TO be used in equal parts for
the monument to the private soldier and
sailor and for the renovation Of the
building for the museum.
The annual report TO the association
for this year. appended below, brings its
record Of work up 10 the present time.