Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-08
CONGRESSMAN JAMES HAY WILL
PRESENT ONE.
bis NOTIFIED THE COLONEL.
A Question of the Number of Majors
for the Two Virginia Regiments
A Pay Problem-Personai Notes
DrilIs-Rains.


James Hay, congressman from the Sew
uth District, and formerly a member of
Company c. of the Second. The flag
VII be shipped from Washington satur-
day. Following IS Mr.. Hays letter to
Colonel Baker announcing the gift:
Committee on Military Affairs,
House Of Representatives. u. s.,
Washington, d. c., July 4, 1895.
Colonel J. c. Baker, Second Virginia
Volunteers:
My Dear Sir-I ask the privilege Of
presenting a flag TO your gallant regi-
ment. My associations with the regiment
are Of such a character that / have a
peculiar intvcst in it, My father went
out IN 1851 as first lieutenant Of Company
G. Second Virginia Regiment. Stonewall
Brigade. Some twenty years ago served
IN the same regiment as orderly sergeant
Of Company e for over a year. viii you
ask Lieutenant-C Colonel q. b. Roller to
act as my agent in the presentation of
the flag. He was captain of Company c
while 1 was orderly sergeant OF the COM
Iany The flag win be sent you by
express, and will leave here on
shock Of battle the flag of the Second
Virginia will ever be found waving In
the vanguard, and that your gallant COM
mand win be pointed 10 as a stone-wall
in defence Of the rights and honor Of
their country.
Very truly yours, JAMES HAY.
Colonel Baker and oil his officers and
men greatly appreciate the gift of the
1ag Colonel Baker replied to MI. Hay
a. follows:
Headers Second Va. Vols. Infantry,
Camp Cuba Libre
Jacksonville, Fla, July 6. 1885,
Hon. james Hay. Washington. d. c.:
Dear Sir,-Your letter Of the 4th instant
was received Yesterday. / read it in front
Of my regiment at dress parade. Myself
and my regiment accept with pride and
pleasure your generous and particularly
appropriate gift, and Northumberland
Q. b. Roller will be detailed 10 act as
your agent IN the presentation of the
fag
] need not say 10 you that the Second
Virginia feels the honor and RESPONSE
billy of its designation, and may be
counted upon to maintain the reputation
achieved by the gallant officers and men
who constituted its organization in the
civil war.
In the name Of the boys Of the Second
Virginia, I heartily thank you for this
expression OF esteem. l remain,
Very truly yours,
CsigneO JAMES c. BAKER,
Colonel Commanding Second Virginia
Volunteers.
The Dispatch correspondent finds among
he officers about headquarters here quite
l..f
If the Seventh Corps is under contempla-
lion.
An the Seventh Corps IS not ready to
move, but the equipment OF three bri-
,ades-the First. under General Burt; the
second, under General Bancroft, and the
Third. under General Hasbrouck-com-
losing the Second Division, commanded
y General Arnold is complete, or so |
Itarly so that a day or two only would |
be necessary 10 have it ready for service J
D. the field. 7
The outlook as regards the movement |
IF these troops seems 20 be that for |
ward movement viii be ordered at once. |
DO that il will be delayed until fall, until |
.tter the navy has succeeded in starving |
}lanco into a capitulation.
QUESTION OF MAJORS.
The question of majors for the Virginia
6giments is one Of interest and impor-
ance Just now. As has been stated the |
irginia regiments OF all those In camp
re the only ones which have not three |,
MAJORS. The state law provided for but I
40, leaving the first battalion TO be COM
landed by the ieutenant-colonel. This
aemed a satisfactory arrangement until
he troops went into active service. II
las then discovered that the system
'orked far from well With but two ma
rs; the Northumberland IS of no more
.gistance 10 the commander of the regi-
.eut than IS one OF the majors; whereas,
Is very title indicates that he is TO be
0se 10 the colonel, with help and advice.
he colonel has a great deal TO do. an
her fact clearly brought out by active
.rylce. and the assistance of the lieuten-
1t-colonel has been shown to be very
rcesssry. Colonel Baker and Colonel
aylor are always busy, thousand and
be- matters coming Up every day, 10
hich they give personal attention. They
.ch realize the need of another major,
ld are working 20 secure one. General
asbrouck IS also interested in the mate
RS. and VIII recommend to the depart
ent that the change be permitted. II IS
lieyed General Arnold and General Lee
On also endorse the application for an
!ditonal battalion commander.
1
The question has been raised as to
neither Colonel Baker, Of the Second
rginia. who acted as commander Of the
iird Brigade for one month, Will not
entitled 10 brigadier's pay. II has
Z been settled. but IL is believed that
will not. Had ne been engaged
active warfare. IL would have been
ierent. The same ruling applies to the
ses OF Captain Taylor. who commands
IN the absence of Major
anks. and Captain Craighill. who had
arge OF Lieutenant-COlone Rollers bat
lion while the latter commanded the .
sment and Colonel Baker the brigade, .
also applies 20 Captain Campbell. ad-
.ant Of the Second. who was acting
-adJntant-general for the same
nod.
sergeant Y. G, Guthrie, Company /,
eond Regiment. Captain Shackelford, ;
Ia camp again after a months illness
m fever at ST. Lukes Hospital IN jack +,
aylle
'rvate Surratt. OF Company II, Second :
glment. Is getting well from the acct :,
nlai shooting OF Tuesday.
'olonel Baker now has the Second drill
IN extended order every day.
'ompany l., OF the Second, Captain a
'ens is on provost duty in the city. | =
e Second was ordered 10 furnish a COM
~ for this duty, and Colonel Baker