The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-06-05
THE CROSSES OF HONOR"
NOW READY FOR PRESENTATION BY
DAUGHTERS OF G0NFEDERlCY.
A Number OF the Members of the Cape
Fear Camp Have Already Filled Out
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Instructions
from Mrs. Gabbett. Custodian Of the
Crosses of Honor.

There is general interest throughout
1.-THE southern states in the ssuance OF
the Crosses Of Honor to h veter-
ans Of the Confederate army. and no
where is the interest greater than
iamong the heroic veterans and the
Isons and daughters of veterans in
North Carolina, and especially among
Those OF Cape Fear Camp. this city.
These crosses OF honor are being
presented by the Daughters OF the
iC~onfederacy, and every veteran in
lgood standing is entitled TO one. A
number of the veterans or Cape Fear
Camp have already filled u their ap-
Iplications for these crosses, but there
lare a number of veterans throughout
this section of the state who have not
as yet taken any action regarding
this important matter, many OF whom
are not really aware OF the mode of
procedure necessary 10 make formal
duplication. Mrs. s. E. Gabbett, of the
lCnited Daughters of the Confederacy,
lcustorian of the crosses OF honor
has issued the following instructions
as TO how TO apply for the crosses,
now ready for presentation, which
The Messenger publishes at the
request of the Cape Fear Chapter:
Comrades: AS the Daughters OF the
lConfederacy consider 1t necessary 10
take every possible p~recaution to pro-
ltect the cross, and to prevent its fall
ing into unworthy hands. we AVE had
ia form of certificate printed. which We
request the veterans to have filled,
thus: The date Of his enlistment; his
company; regiment; where resident at
the time he joined; when discharged,
etc. This certificate must be signed
by the c~ommandant Of the camp Of
which the recipient is a member. or,
in case he is not a member Of a camp,
by an officer in the regiment in which
he served, n a comrade OF the same
regiment, or comrades in regiments
where he is known
1.-The Confederate veterans will
greatly assist u work by making
themselves known to the I-esidents of
chapters, and by asking for copies of
these certificates, which they will have
properly executed.
1.-The certificates are forwarded by
the presidents to the custodian, who
files them. eventually to be placed in
the archives Of the L. D. c., where
they will be safely kept, ready for ref
terence at any time.
1T can be readily understood that
these records of honor will possess
great interest for the children and
Ig~reat-grand children of the Confed-
crate veteran. being in themselves a
title of nobility, of fidelity and hero
Iism.'"
Mrs. Gabbett has also issued an open
letter, features of which will be of in
Iterest and Importance in this connec-
ton, to-wit:
ITO the Presidents and Daughters OF
the Chapter of the L. d. C.-Ladies
Finding that the directions for the
presentation Of the cross OF honor to
the veterans of the Confederate army
are not fully understood, I shall n
Ideavor, with your permission, to *.
In1o;r 70 tina roada ~ rrooaaI;n~
Il. The chapter will obtain from the
commanders of the amp the muster
roll and a list of the veterans recon-.
mended, all being in good standing
Next the daughters will proceed &c
look up the veterans who are not mem.
bers, for it is the earnest desire OF the
United Daughters of the Confederacy
THAT not one veteran who did his duty
and has kept faithful to his aus
should be neglected, however poor OIL
Iobscure he may be. AS many Of oul
brave soldiers are living in out-of-the
way places, too poor or too old to b.
Eaware of the movements of the cities
lit is the duty of the daughters TO in
form them.
2. Having obtained these lists. tbs
president of each chapter will write t.
Mrs. Hickman, recording secretary
for the number of certificates AM
blanks she may require, stating tn
: lnuIlDeT LOT members OIL Camps anu III
i, number for n~on-members.
SO. Having had these certificate
filed and atteSted, the president Wi
, send to the custodian her own certifi
cate giving the number Of crosses sh'
requires, ~inclosing a draft or check 70
the amount, accompanied by the prop
Ierly executed certificates. The custo
dian will then Immediately forwar
r the crosses.
LAS custodian 1 am at all times a
: 1.-THE service Of the Daughters Of tn
3 lC~onfederacy and Of the Veterans @
!, the Confederate Army. We do nc
e wish to finger on u work, for tn
0 Fold Reaper does not. Let US pay on
Tribute to a great cause while w
may"