The Washington times., 1901-12-29
Sons of Veterans.

E. r. Campbell. Commander in Chief OF
the Sons OF Veterans. has issued from his
headquarters in the Columbian Building
an earnest appeal to the Grand Army of
the Republic. 1t reads as follows:
ITO the officers and Members Of Posts of
the Grand Army of the Republic:
Comrades: We address you at this
time with the view to securing your CO.
| operation in extending the Order of the
| Sons of Veterans. To that end we de-
| sire that you will patronize our meetings.
enjoy our privileges and With us do honor
to the brave men who dared death for
their country, and whose deeds and sacri-
hces give to US the honorable title we
/ bear. The objects OF our patriotic order
ere similar to those of your noble crgani-
| zaticn, and the principles on which 1t is
founded recommend themselves to all
l.loyal people. Our principles are:
I "A firm trust and belief in Almighty
God and true allegiance to the Govern
rnent of the United States OF America;
and our objects are:
TO keep green the memory OF the SER
vices and sacrifices of our fathers, espe-
cially those who gave their lives that the
life Of the nation might be preserved:
10 aid the Grand Army Of the Republic
and all hOnorably discharged Union SOL
diers. sailors, and marines in caring for
disabled comrades and the widows and or
phans of the heroic dead:
To ineuleate patriotism and love Of
country, and to properly observe Memo
rial Day and Union Defenders Day.
Having an abiding faith in these prin-
ciples and objects we seek 10 extend cur
membership and influence all over the
land In doing so your comnendation will
be Of great value. your favorable cousid-
Grafton CT great assistance to us.
The sons, not less than eighteen years
OF age, Of soldiers. sailors. and marines
who served under the old flag during the
war of secession are eligible to men,
bership in our order
our ceremonies are simple. yet beau
tiful in form, and our meetings are con-
Quoted in all candor. No political or Sec
tartan discussions are allowed in our
camp rooms. Our order is founded upon |
the three great principles Of Friendship. |
Charity and Loyalty.
Our order is not a military organiza- |
tion, and the members are not required |
to engage in military drill. Still we I
have Military Rank to which our men, /
bers may belong, and in which military |
drill and uniform are prominent features.
Nor Is the order a beneficial orEaniz- |
alton. so called; yet there is al ir-u-ance
association for such camps as desire to /
adopt it.
THE ties that bind the two organiza-
tions together are cemented by the asso-
Citations OF the present and the memories
Of the past. when you shared danger and !
endured hardship together In camp, in /
field, in hospital. and in prison pen. In /
cur early manhood we desire TO become
acquainted. and from associations with a
common interest. based upon the history
Of the past which you have made sacred.
and the perpetuity of Memorial Day and
Union Defenders Day. While you are I
yet alive We would learn your forms and
ceremonies. and from your own lips in
our camp rooms receive the instructions
necessary for their continuance. A GER
tain text in Scripture teaches US to ask,
and We shall receive; seek, and we shall
find: knock. and it shall be opened to us
We knock at the door of the G.. A. r.; we
seek recruits in our order through the
endeavors of your members; we ask you
to encourage your sons to become identi-
fed with the Sons of Veterans. U. s. a.
and assist in preserving the memories of
the heroic dead. and a peaceful life il
the land they have bequeathed to us.
Heroes. We greet you. The veterans Of
today were the boys of yesterday. We
thank you that we have our country and
our flag. and enjoy the fruits of your
valor. We are training in our camp
rooms for the Grand Army of the future.
and we give you the promise for the fu-
ture as you gave us safety in the past.
Your deeds shall ever be our inspira-
ton You are completing your instruc-
tlons TO the world. We are learning the
lessons you teach. To be the heirs and
successors OF the Grand Army Of the Re
public is our highest aim and desire.
VIII you, in view of these facts, assist
us in our work?
'If there is a camp of the Sons of Vet
crans in your neighborhoOd, urge your
boys to become members thereof. II no
camp exists assemble your sons and urge
upon them the necessity for organizing
one. Open correspondence with the Ad-
jutant General a. this Office. or the Divi-
sion Commander in your department, both
of whom viii be pleased to give you any
assistance and Information necessary for
the up building OF the Sons Of Veterans.
1T may be proper TO add that your
Chief is a son Of q veteran.
and the Commander-in-Ch Chief of the Sons
Of Veterans is 4 veteran. L,
Can two patriotic organizations be
more closely united or identified with each
other2 Much depends upon your action I
Yours, in F., c., and L.,
e X, CAMPBELL,
"Commander-in-C Chief.