The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-27
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La Camp Selected No One 10 Succeed
Judge T. R. B. Wright.
nR. RANDOLpH'S POINTED INQUIRY.
Ne Asked n Question Concerning Two
Book Publishing oncerns that NO One
Undertook to ADswer--Msny Com
-unieations Read at the Meeting.

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An official communication was received
from Ad1utant General Thomas Elicit, OF
Che Grand Camp. stating that Judge l.
r. H. Wright had declined 10 serve OH
the committee appointed TO inVesus"'o
the charges against the History Soi"
snittee In view OF the fact that TWO gem
tlemcn have refused 10 serve con,.ii'-
tee consisting OF Messrs. kanooipi' o"y
and Rev. DIR. j. r. Smith, was authoiiNeu
70 act Tor the camp In recomnlehu.,,s .
name TO the Grand Commander in.Se
gentlemen will make their choice III u"'
or two. but they will ascertain III du
vance whether or not the person recon-
rpended Will serve. Grand Commander
stubbs has directed the Adjutant Genefal
10 commission any comrade recommended
by Lee Camp. ..,
MIR. RANDOLPHS INQUIRY.
communication TO the Commander
from w h. Kendrck, who signs himseh
as a representative OF the University Pun
fishing Company. under date OF OCTOBER
18th. was read. This paper called atten-
zion TO the fact that General John n.
Gordon had written a strong endorsement
OF the books published by TINS concern
and II quotes his letter.
There was some discussion as to what
should be done with the communication.
some one suggested that the University
Publishing Company and the American
Book Company were practically one ana
the same and others thought this was q
mistake.
MIR. Randolph wanted TO know why II
was ~ the two companies were not intl-
mately connected that Mr.. Massey, the
SUPERINTENDENT OF Public instruction, Mr..
Folkes, and Mr.. Womack. the agent OF
the American Company, should have had
a conference. often referred TO recently
In the room OF Major Henry. the repre-
sentative of the University Company:
There was no one present who could
reply 10 his inquiry.
The paper was laid on the table.
AN ADDRESS READ.
Al the beginning Of the session the ad-
futant read a lecture delivered before
Turner-Ashby Camp. at Winchester, by
Major Rust on the death OF Richard ASH
by. one OF the bravest men who fought
I'm the Confederate army.
IL was announced that Rev. DR.. j. T.
Smith would preach at tho Church OF the
Covenant, corner of Park avenue and
Harrison street. tomorrow night. HIS
subject will be practical Christianity as
Illustrated I'm the Life of Stonewall jack
SON"
The following communication was read:
Stamford. Conn. Nov. 10, 1897.
Comrades Of Camp. r. r.. Lee:
NV comrades of William T. Minor POST
No 81. G. A. r.. OF Connecticut nave
appointed the undersigned a committee
10 return Confederate flag to the right
full owners. write you TO see II you can
nut me In conn ur.ication with the right
parties The flag is in the pos session or
one OF our friends who wishes 10 restore
This flag was captured by Chief En-
rineer Edwin l.. Brady. L. >. steamer
Corwin at West Point. Va, YORK river,
from the flag yacht OF Commodore Page,
Confederate navy The flag Is five feet
Awaiting a favorable reply. remain
Your very obedent servant,
A. c. ARNOLD.
This was referred to Captain J. W. Pc
sFEKING INFORMATION.
Tho following communication was re-
ceiyed no..
To Commander of Confederate Veterans
Association:
Dear Sir.-Will you kindly favor me
with data TO show the organization and
nims OF your association. and also num-
her OF membership. meetings. and re-
Fpective officers. etc. l wish TO make n
brief historic article on your association
TO print with similar article on the
Grand Army of the Republic, the data
for which have | have very good cuts
OF ex-Mayor w G. Darlington and Cen
eral Marcus j. Wright. whom | think
were largely instrumental In founding
your association. and were prominent OIL
Gals In Lee Camp. No. ].
Obllge yours very respectfully.
JAMES y. BOYD.
s4os north Sixteenth street. Philadelphia
The adiutant was directed TO make
proper reply.
LETTER FROM BISHOP PENICX.
The adiutant read the following.
No JOG south First street.
Richmond. Va. Nov. p. 1881.
To the Commander of Lee Camp. G. ":
Dear Comrade.-As chairman OF COM
mittec. appointed by the Richmond Min
isterial Association, ] write TO say a
movement Is being set on foot looking
TO the intelligent cooperation OF all the
various charitable organizations and
churches Of the city so ms TO prevent per-
petration Of fraud by the unworthy and
the giving Of greatest and best help to
the worthy poor This means the forming
OF what Is known In the larger cities of
this country a charity organization.
which Is the best form and combination
OF forces. wisdom and experience have
20 far reached | write to ask your judg-
msnt and the co operation Of your organi-
zation in case further effort is made TO
perfect this much needed Arrangement OF
forces for handling the stranded the beg
gar. and tramp. Please write me an early
reply
Your fellow-soldier,
c. c. PENICK.
This communication was referred TO tn
Iadics' Auxiliary OF the Camp.
"A NEW WORKERS. REQUEST.
, A stter was read from Mr. Swayzc of FL
mira. New York. asking the name of some
member OF the Fifty-fourth Virginia Reg
irnent. He was in the battle of Benton
Vile " c.. March 10. 1860 and his com
mand captured flags from his regiment
and from the Fortieth North Carolina. 1t
Is proposed to return these flags
The adjutant was directed 10 secure the
information II possible and communicate
II TO Mr.. Swayze.
From Mrs Fitzhugh Lewis, of Bristol.
Tenn. a letter was received asking infor-
nation as TO one Henry West. of Rich
mond a soldier in the late war, whose
testimony Is needed TO secure a pension
for disabled Confederate veteran.
The Camp received from Comrade James
W. Craig a handsome photographic copy
OF the ordinance of secession. which was
received with thanks. IL will be framed
and placed on the walls OF the Camp Hall.
Comrades A. ]. Berry. c. A. Taylor.
Thomas Booker and John S. Ware, Sr.,
were reported sick.
MADE HONORARY MEMBERS.
Col. a. w. Archer In a beautiful speech.
proposed 10 make all the surviving men,
hers of the Ambulance Corps honorary
members OF the Camp. The motion was
unanimously carried. The following are
the survivors. who were elected: Messrs.
John Finders. Sr., Andrew l.. Elicit. John
II. Montague, Jordan III. Martin, Powha-
tan Weisiger. Ro. J. Archer. Rev Robert
Lakewood, and Rev. r.. r. Perkins
n communication was read from T. Les