Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-10
"A VERY GENEROUS ACT
PickstiCanp PRESENT. PoTtIafof
TheirGsnera|to Lee Camp,
MRS. PICKETT HONORED.
She Is Loudly Cheered Upon Her Up
pearance in the Hall.
COL. MAuRY,s ELOQUENT ADDRESS,
Col. Bidgood Receives the Picture
| Mrs. Pickett Speaks and Also Holds
n Reception-Present Copy OF Her
New BOOK to Pickett Camp.
COL. MAuRy's ELOQUENT ADDRESS

The fraternal and generous impulse
that prompted the veterans of Picketts
Camp TO present a portrait OF their gall
liant general to the gallery OF Confederate
heroes established by Lee Camp vipened
into a very happy experience last night
when that portrait was formally offered
and accepted.
II was not large crowd that assem-
bled 10 witness the ceremonies incident
TO the presentation, but in view of tho
intense heat neither the importance OF
the occasion nor the interest felt In 1t
could be- gagged by the number of persons
present.
The portrait of General Pickett was
painted by NJ. Ammen 1t Is an excellent
likeness, and will be one OF the best
paintings found in the gallery.
Mrs. Pickett joined the men of her
husbands old command in their hail.
Fifth and Broad streets. She presented
the camp with copy of her book.
| pickett and His Men," which is just
| from the press. The book is dedicated to
the survivors of Picketts Brigade, and
the first cops that came to her hands
she presented to the organization.
The book was received on behalf OF the
camp by Sergeant Loehr
MRS. PICKETT'S RECEPTION.
About thirty members OF Pickett Camp
were present. and acted as escort to Mrs,
Pickett to Lee Camp Hall. 1t was
about $50 when Mrs. Pickett entered
the hall, and as soon as she was recog-
nized she was greeted with prolonged
| applause, u compliment that she acknow-
| lodged with her Characteristic grace and
| charm. Among the distinguished visit
| tors in the hall were Governor and Mrs.
| Tyler. and many members Of the Ladies'
| Auxiliary Of Pickett Camp.
The proceedings were opened with
prayer by Chaplain Winston, OF Pickett
| Camp, and after the routine business OF
| Lee Camp had been disposed OF Colonel
| Maury was introduced by Captain Laugh
| ton to present the picture on behalf OF
| Pickett Camp.
| Colonel Maury made a very excellent
| address, which was closely followed. He
| extended to Lee Camp the hearty con-
| gratulations OF Pickett Camp on the sue
~
promote IL portrait gallery for the heroes
| of the war He sketched General Plckett's
career from hts birth, and outlined
| his achievements In the war with
| Mexico and his service on the Indian
| frontier. He traced In graphic terms
| his splendid service TO the southern
cause. and paid a lofty tribute 90 his
| skill as a general, his fortitude, persis-
| tence, and yalor. lie eulogiZed the men
| who made up that gallant command
which never failed or faltered," and was
| reduced from force OF 10000 TO
mere handful OF men. No better material
| for soldiers ever existed, he said. and
| the record they made is the grandest
| patent Of nobility that it is possible 10
possess. In conclusion he paid a tribute
| to the women Of the South.
RECEIVED FOR LEE CAMP.
| After a selection by quartette, &C M
posed Of Messrs Cunningham, Lehman,
| Miller. and HObson, Commander feay
! introduced Colonel j. V. Bidgood, VINO
accepted the portrait on behalf OF Lee
Camp He spoke of the gift or the pOr-
trait by Pickett Camp az a courteous act,
and one that would bind the veterans To-
| gether In fraternal ties. he extenlsd the
! sincere thanks Of Lee Camp, and euo-
| gized General Pickett and his men.
Another musical selection followed,
! after which every one present rose ana
| Sdluted MIS-, IlckfiN.
| Commander Peay returned thanks 10 tue
| visitors and members OF Pickett lamp
| for being present, and Invited Mrs. ilck-
| EFT 10 the rostrum 10 hold reception.
| On motion of Mr. Joseph Dickerson,
! Lee Camp returned thanks 20 Pickett
| Camp for the "fraternal and generous
| act !" and OH motion OF iir. Boiling, the
| addresses were ordered TO be placed In
| the library OF the camp.
| The following telegram was received
| and read:
| |Commander Pickett Camp:
| Love and greetings 10 our men. Mill
| tary duty cOmpele absence.
| (SIQnedl GEORGE Il. PICKETT"
| MRS PICKETT EXPRESSES THANKS.
Mrs. Pickett was escorted TO the COM
| mander's stand, and was enthusiastically
applauded She said;
| II want 20 thank you one ana all Tor
| the beautiful and just tributes TO my
| noble husband. / have just finished
! writing the Life OF Pickett and His
| Mrs. Pickett then held an informal re-
oeption, every one present pressing for
| ward 10 clasp her hand. Mrs. Pickett ex-
| meets TO return 90 Washington to-mor-
| row She says she has enjoyed her visit
| An Richmond very much. and has been
| shown maay marks OF kindness and Is
| TEEN. she will present copy Oh ner book
TO Lee Camp.
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