Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-12

been erected within the grounds OF the
home by private persons for the use OF
veterans. Stuart Cottage was donated by
Mr.. James Il. Pace; Mosby Cottage by
Mr.. A. @. Babcock Virginia Cottage by
Mr. Mark Downey; New York Cottage by
Colonel Appleton. of the Seventh kesi-
ment, Of New York; Union Cottage by
Mr.. w. w. Corcoran; Stonewall Cottage
by Major Lewis Ginter; Smith Cottage
by children of Ex-Governor william Smith;
and Pickett Cottage by the members or
George l.. Pickett Camp. These bijou
residences. are capable or accommodating
from ten to twenty veterans each.
OFFICERS OF THE CAMP.
The credit for the good done in the
community by Lee Camp Is largely due
to the abiding love and faith OF the vete-
rams in the cause OF the Confederacy,
and to the untiring energy. good judg-
ment, and sincerity on the part OF the
officers OF the organization from the day
on which 1t was formed. No stone Is
ever left unturned by Lee Camp. When
1t Is necessary for that band OF brothers
to do anything they go into the matter
like a solid phalanx, and soon accom-
plish whatever they have undertaken.
The officers OF the camp are men OF
character, dignity, and high standing.
They give tone and importance TO the
organization. Colonel James T. Gray, the
present commander. IS one OF Richmond's
most prosperous citizens. He was born
and reared in Manchester. and received
his education at Randolph-Macon College.
He enlisted as a private in the First Com
pany Of Howitzers. which formed a part
of CabelPs Battalion, attached to Nc
Laws's Division.
Colonel Gray was captured at Gettys-
L., tBo~
prison for some time, but upon being
released rejoined his old regiment, and
again took an active part in the war.
He was one OF the fortunate few who
served with honor and distinction, that
came through the conflict unscathed.
Since the close OF the war Colonel Gray
has met with success in the business
world. He is one of the best-known OF
Rlchmond's tobacconists
THE VICE-COMMANDERS
Mr.. John M. Warner, first lieutenant
| commander OF the camp, was a fine
soldier Is a native OF Richmond, having
been born here in the year 1870 In that
year his father moved to Missouri, where
Mr.. Warren lived until years ago. when
he returned to Richmond TO reside. At
the age OF 10 years Mr.. Warren was with
Generals John Il. Cooke and Albert Sid
ney Johnston In the Indian troubles on
the frontier. llo was in the celebrated
Ashhollow- Mil massacre. snd was one OF
the twenty-six out OF thirty-two who
came out OF that fight slive. After this
event Mr.. Warren marched GO miles into
Utah, and Joined Johnston's forces, form
ing battalion OF S27 men, and electing
Bernard r. Lee, captain OF tho United
States army, as major. Mr.. Warren
served nine months against Brigham
Young's forces, and was four years and
one month in the Confederate army
Captain JOhr =. Laughton is the second
lieutenant-commander OF the camp. and
his record as a soldier is we'll known. lie
is Yirginian from instinct and by ma
ture. He enlisted az a private in the
Richmond Grays in 1861, and was sub
sequently promoted to the Office OF first
lieutenant of Company y, Twelfth Vir-
sinia Infantry, and assigned in command
OF the sharpshooters. which post he filled
we'll. He surrendered at AppOmattox.
Mr. Charles =. Turner. the third lieu
tenant commander, fought in Company A
Of the Nineteenth Virginia Battalion OF
! Heavy Artillery. lie distinguished him
self as a cannoneer and surrendered with
Lee at ADpomattox.
THE OTHER OFFICERS.
The adjutant Of the camp. Mr. j. Taylor
| Stratton, enlisted in 1863 in Company
| A, Twentieth Battalion, Heavy Artillery,
| and was detailed at the headquarters Of
| Colonel Thomas 5. Rhet. He performed
| good service.
| Major Norman " Randolph. who will
address the camp and its guests on Fri
day night upon the work done by that
organization. went into the war as
corporal in Company IL of the Forty
third Virginia Infantry, and was one of
the fifteen men who went with Colonel
| Mosby TO Johnston'S army.
| Nr. j. Shelly Van Horn, the chair
man of the Building Committee, Is one
of the most efficient members of the
camp. of which ne has long been mem
Der. To his advice and counsel are in a
large degree attributable the success
OF the new building. Mr.. Van Horn was
born in Pennsylvania, in 1884, and came
to Richmond when he was 20 years old.
He served with distinction throughout the
war as one OF Caskie's Rangers, and in
| Company A, Tenth Virginia Cavalry.
Captain u. A. Brown. Jr., chairman oil
the Committee OF Arrangements, and
quartermaster OF the camp, is one OF
the most devoted workers in that or
ganization. He enlisted in Parker's Bat
terry In April, 1862. served throughout the
war, and surrendered at Appomattox
He was wounded three times and i'm
prsoned twice.