The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-21

them the sacrifices made the unseinsn
devotion 10 duty shown: the deeds OF pe-
roism and vaior displayed by the women
OF the Confederacy. Comrades. 90 VIC nSs
owe them some mark OF respectY 70 wn'on
our posterity can point with pride ana
say: there Is a tribute OF respect paln
by the Confederate soldiers 10 the Wo-
men OF the Confederacy?" And SHAH
we longer delay this duty7 Shall we
leave posterty to guess what love and re
spect we have for them2 II other ma
lions have failed 10 honor their noble.
self sacrificing women. shall We follow
their example2 or shall we buckle On
the armor OF love and go forth to meet
all opposition and prove 10 the world.
that while we could perform our duty
as soldiers. we. too. ran prove our man
hood as citizens survivors OF A loss
cause.
To partly rectIfy the great wrong done
our loved ones In thus neglocting a duty.
r. T.. Lee Camp. 40. Us. T.. o. V. after
waiting for q third OF century for
some OF our noble leaders 10 nova IN
this direction. have decided go Nait M
longer. but do now as We did In days %
wore. go forward and develop the enemies
line OF battle and bring ON the light Wa
would gladly follow The lead OF some %
those brave leaders We once delighted 20
follow. and now invite them 20 the fore,
and promise faithful obedience 20 their
every command. but onc. We will never
surrender except 10 General Success
We have launched the good ship of
faith upon the sea OF duty. hoisted the
banner OF love p her masthead. manned
her with those brave Confederate soldiers
who fought at Manassas, Bull Run,
Donlson and Shiloh: who Fought at
Vicksburg. Sharpsburg snd Gettysburg;
who fought a hunded hard battles around
Richmond and other Southern cities. who
stood by the Confedcracy till the last.
who saw our loved bars and stars furied
forever at Appomatto1. and surrendered
nv our noble Lee 20 the kind-heartet
Ulysses S. Grant
We have selected Perseverance as orr
captain. who has orders TO lombard Fort
Opposition. batter down the walls ~
Ayarlce. and plant the flag OF success
upon the battlcments Of Respect Tor tho
Memory OF the Women OF the Confed-
eracv. II we should honor the memory
at a single Confederate woman We would
do injustice 70 an hundred thousand
Hence we propose the building ~ a single
monument 10 tho memory ~ an. that VIII
be more beautiful than marble statunry.
more useful than poetry or song. mora
lasting than the most enduring granite.
One under whose dome the AnRlo-SaNon
youth OF our common country can Rarher
and while forgetting tht anlmosites ~
their ancestry learn 20 live for p nSbler
purpose than engaging IN fratricidal
strife over questions that should he set
tied AT the throne OF reason. without an
appeal 70 the sword. We would erect
frst-cass Institute Of learning az soma
point in our glorious Southland that will
be the pride Of the South and the crown
ing act OF the Confederate soldiers life.
An institute to be known az the Confsd-
crate Memorial Institute and dedicated
to the Women Of the Confedaracy.
Comrades viii you do your part? II
YOU can give but little. that little. n given
I'm the proper spirit will be as Acceptable
as the rich mans thousands II will not
measure your love and respect for our
dear ones. but your ability. This is. IN
deed. a work OF love- IN which Il should
be more pleasant 10 give than receive.
We have organized the Confederate Me-
mortal Association 10 promote this work
We offer no fancy salary % any man
We have no stock by means Of which
some greedy stakeholder can absorb the
fruits Of your labor and tribute Of love.
We will register the names. place " birth
and residence Of your father. mother.
wife and children for % cents each 10
become q permanent urchive Of the as
ISOLATION to which future generations AZ.
tending the institute can point with pride
as the founders of the institute.
Now. comrades. II YOU are willing ~
help us, let US know what You will DO
Friends OF our posterity and the purpose
we have I'm view. who would crown them
selves with glory and have their names
written In letters OF gold upon the hearts
of the old Confederate soldier their sons
and daughters. forever. the opportunity
IS given you.
We want volunteers FOR this noble work
I'm every county in the South. We viii
duly appreciate any favors extended ~
ms by kind hearted philanthropists from
any part Of the world Honorary mem
bershiD is extended 10 every contributor
who had no part I'm the bloody drama
between January /. 1861 and June T. 1896
Now, comrades and friends don't wait
FOR personal appeal 10 each OF YOU.
Consider this letter as one. and act well
your part.
Tho young lady securing the largest
number Of membership for the assocla-
ton by the LIST OF July will be given a
free ticket TO the Atlanta Reunion July
2lst, and made sponsor for the associa-
ton. with all expenses paid.
The lady securing the largest amount
OF contributions % the building fund will
be made honorary president ~ the as
ISOLATION for one year given certificate
of membership and free ticket 10 the re-
union and all expenses paid
Comrades. name your candidates for tho
contest and send names no the paner IN
which you see this letter also 70 this
Office. And enclose - cents in stamps for
beautiful Confederate souvenir and pros.
peetus Of the Confederate Memorial In
siitute
Address all correspondence N
THE CONFEDERATE
MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION.
Fort Worth Texas.