Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-30
THE NEXT REUNION.
PREPARATIONS FOR THE ""hNi
CONFEDERATE GATHERING
MEETING OF The COMMITTEE
Letters and Orders-The SURVIVORS
M the Medical Ccrps-DecoF"'Aohs
xy,u Re Very LiberaI-Othor Con-
fcderate Matter.

fcderate Matter.
The following interesting Confederate
reunion matter is taken from the Char
lesion News and Courier:
The meeting Of the Reunion Executive
Committee last night was large an'
business-like gathering. The members
seem 10 realize that great efforts mus
be made from now on.
The following letter was received from
the granddaughter Of General Beaure'
gard:
Atlanta. Ca. April q, 1892
Theodore G. Barker. Chairman Of Citi-
zens' Executive Committee:
My Dear sir,-I am in receipt
OF your kind letter Of the 18th
instant inviting me 70 be guest
Of Charleston during the Confederate re-
union. The tribute thus paid my dlstin-
guished ancestor through one so unde-
serving as myself. meets my highest APP
probation II will be most interesting 10
me to visit for the first time the spot
where. in the full vlgor Of his young man
hood, my grandfather was the servant of
his country and proud TO respond to her
commands. ] was the recipient OF his
tender devotion from infancy up 10 the
sad day when we were called upon to give
him up. and among my most cherished
memories are the evidences I hold Of his
love for me.
] have been taught 10 revere his mem
DRY. not alone from flial affection. but
FOR his gallant defence Of his people and
section. and for the noble veterans with
whom he was associated in that gallant
struggle ! shall ever cherish the highest
esteem.
BE assured that ! hold 1t a distinguished
honor 10 accept the invitation extended 70
me- am cordially yours,
LAURIE BEAUREGhRD CLARENDON.
COLONEL HENRY TURNER.
A letter from Colonel Henry Turner
commander of the First Illinois Regi-
ment, that fired salute at the unwilling
OF the Confederate monument in Chicago
was read, acknowledging recent Of the
invitation extended by the city Of Charles
ton and accepting the same Colonel
Turner will be warmly welcomed by the
veterans who Will assemble in Charles
ton. all Of whom have a tender spot in
their hearts for this gallant commander,
who was not afraid Of criticism and hon
ored the brave dead Of the Contederacy
In spite Of the bowls that were raisec
when be announced his intention of firing
the salute. The letter is as follows:
Chicago H., April 20 1883.
Hon. Theodore G.. Barker and John A.
smith, Chairman and Secretary of the |
Executive Committee. city Of Charles |
ton;
Gentlemen, --Your very courteous and /
cordial Invitation OF April 10th, request |
Ing my presence al the coming reunion Of !
the United Confederate Veterans Of the |!
United States, Is duly received. AppIe- |
ciating fully the friendly and fraternal /
spirit which has prompted this invita- /,
ton. and the generous words Of COM [
mendation which YOU have seen tit 10 \
bestow upon me, and actuated by a I
strong desire 10 meet the old boys In /
gray 1 accept your invitation with plea !
sure. II Is my desire TO have Mrs. Tur- !
ner accompany me. and should no un- /
foreseen events prevent we win be with /
YOU on the 10th OF May ana the days fol- I
lowing.
With many thanks for your courtesy. !
and with anticipations of great pleasure, /
! am, yours very respectfully,
HENRY l.. TURNER.
FROM BISHOP CAPERs.
Bishop Capers. of the Episcopal Do
cese of South Carolina, accepted an invi-
tation 10 offer the opening prayer at the
dedicato-y exercises in the auditorium.
His letter follows:
Diocese Of South Carolina.
Columbia, S. C.. April p, lS99
To the Hon. j. Adger Snyth. Mayor OF !
Charleston, S. c.:
Ny Dear Sir.--f have this moment. and
on the eve Of leaving home. received your
very kind letter asking me Ia be present
AZ the opening exercises in the auditorium
OH the 9th Of May and 10 o1er the OPEN
ing prayer. II viii give mo great pleasure
10 comply with the request OF the COM
mittee. and, Providence permitting. you
may confidently expect me.
With my warm regards 10 the commit
tee on the auditorium and every good
wish for happy reunion OF old friends
and comrades, ] am, my dear sir, very
truly and respectfully your obedient SER
gant. ELLISON CAPERS.
JOE WHEELER ACCEPTS.
Fighting Joe Wheeler accepts. and will
be here early and stay late:
Washington. ID. c., April 21 1893
Iohn A Smith, Secretary, Citizens Exe-
cuuve Committee. Charleston. 5. c.:
My Dear Sr--I have 10 thank YOU for
your letter ana for The very cordial in-
'1taton which the committee has been !
70 good as TO extend 20 me 10 be their
NEST during the reunion in Charleston. I
appreciate the committees kindness very
uueh, and would be only too pleased TO
wall myself OF their hospitality. but / I
expect TO be accompanied by my daugh-
CTS and must be with them at a hotel.
Thanking you sincerely for your kind
less In the matter, believe me truly your
riend. j. WHEELER
WILL DECORATE LITERALLY.
The matter Of decoration for reunion
week Is receiving great attention Just at
resent The firm of professional deco
'ators which has opened a business in
bis city has secured a large number OF
'ontracts 10 decorate buildings both pri-
'ate and pubic. and orders SIN keen
omlns In every day. The prizes offered