The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-04-04
COMING REUNION
A STATE AFFAIR
Veterans Over Georgia Ask the Privilege
Of Contributing.
MAKE 1T THE GREATEST OF ALL
This Is the Spirit of the Gallant Old
Seldiers.
MAKE 1T THE GREATEST OF ALL
Delegates Can Wear Them or Come in
Citizens Dress as They Prefer.
Some Will Be Equipped.


Some Will Be Equipped.
The confederate veterans throughout
the state are alive to the possibilities
Of the coming grand reunion, and they
viii be here, thousands OF them, next July.
Word has gone out over Georgia that this
reunion must be the greatest ever held, or
ever to be held. The entertainment of the
visitors is coming to be looked upon as
state matter, ana the pride of the old SOL
olers all over Georgia is aroused.
Ilere has been no appeal from the Veter-
ans Of Atlanta, ana only the inlimation has
been given that they would cheerfully ac-
Cert the cooperation OF their old comrades,
II the latter desired To contribute in any
way 10 the financial cOmmissary depart
mtut.
= highly gratifying letter was received a
fe" days ago by veteran here who is
prominent IN the affairs of the organization.
1t came from that gallant soldier, Captain
Charles W. Baldwin, of Madison, Ga He
WI0.c asking what cooperation the Atlanta
veterans desired from their comrades
through the state.
Here is the letter, the name of the gentle
man who received it being omitted at his
request:
Madison. Ga. March "a, 1S9S.-Dear Sir:
] have called a meeting of our camp for to-
morrow Saturday., and as we propose to
discuss matters pertaining to our coming
reunion, | viii thank you to give me all
information you can officially, to read to
or boys. The main thing IS now, TO be ad-
y.sed as TO about what VIII be expected
from Georgia camps outside OF Atlanta in
the way o. contributions toward entertain
ing our comrades from other states. Oh
course the whole expense OF such a stu
peudous affair will be the reunion OF
United Confederate Veterans this summer
should not be borne by devoted Atlanta.
blIa tl+1l
The erandest Of all past reunions, and on a
scale which Will preclude the possibility OF
It's being eXCelled. hope it will not be con-
9dered obtrusive in my touching on
this matter 1t came into my mind from
HOT seeing anything IN the papers on TINS
point. And 1t is my feeling that Atlanta
should promulgate Such an appeal il it mas
not already been considered. And that Is
what now desire TO know. So kindly
eige me such information up to date as re
Qacstcd above, and by tonlsAts mail II
practicable so to do, as We meet at II
O'Clock a. m. Saturday.
with heart overlooking with love from all
The comrades who wore the gray, L remain
ye~y truly and TI&e1Pe9GfIfgIly1; 7A7,w11
"Captatn Commandery Camp Carlton 6l7
United Confederate Veterans.
wv. \. Wiley. Sergeant Major and Act
@P. ST omitted above to further re-
quest you 10 post Us relative 10 unltorminS
camps. Kindly post Us as fully as you can
in this matter"
This letter, coming unsolicited was cor
daily appreciated by the Atlanta veterans
10 whom it was shown. IN reply, word was
-eut that Atlanta expects 70 provide the
uu k OF the funds, Of course. but il will
lake a large amount Of money and quanti-
ties Of stores. Therefore. contributions VIII
re- gladly received
on this point the following extract from
..a official action Of the executive commit
zee os the Atlanta veterans association
hears directly:
..r0 49,, ,.-..--r. . l~,,r-ia c,o 1csira 70
say that large contributions in money and
-.nuliss VIII he required TO entertain our
VISITORS in manner which They have a
right 10 expect and which will be crcd!ta-
'.a 20 the state. It Is proposed TO raise the
TX ot the money needed in this city, but
H.. know there are thousands of patriotic
.tze-s Of Georgia who Will deem it prlVi-
..e- - contribute 10 this cause.
"Ior provisions to feed such worthy Old
veterans who cannot afford the expense OF
hotels and boarding houses, We shall call on
..~ agricultural friends in the state for
8 Or Amos Fox. conmissary general Of
r.. Georgia division. and chairman OF the
..-.rIussary committee Of this association,
viii have charge Of the feature Of the re-
....n. and MT the proper time he will issue
~ appeal 90 the people OF the state
Tn regard to the uniform, no regulations
Mn re prescribed. Veterans can come in
..fcorrn or n citizens clothes-just as they
....1-a som. VIII corn" one way and some
-.o other. 4 faw camps win come fully
uniformed and equipped with guns, KNAPP
sacks and everything complete, Others VIII
wear citizens dress with a confederate cap.
Probably moss Of the delegates ana visit
.ra viii come in citizens dress. \ great
many viii no, feel able 90 go TO IN" cNpnse
~ getting uniforms and Tor this reason
{ was decided to leave the question VITA
The visitors to settle each for h.mSsiI.
Arrangements VIII be made To iced nun