The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-18
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coNEEUERATED SoUTHERM
 MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION

REFRIGERATED SOUTHERN
 MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION. Tho following letters explain them- General ,. B. Gordon, commander-in- Chief. United Confederate Veterans: DeAr Sir: Throughout the South are scattered memorial associations, which have not relinquished their original or E1uf1atfon, and whose work Is solely me- morial and monumental. These associations (some of which were formed as far back as 1ss5) by the most asstdnous efforts, have removed rom wayaide and battle field our si&red dead. placed them in cemeteries of our own, and built monuments that will bear lasting testimony to the courage, endurance and patriotism of the Confederate soldier.
 We bring to you more tangible demon stration of work done than any other organized body of Southern people, men pr women. We propose to organize or combine these memorial associations <embracing as nearly as possible every one in the South) into what we call .'Confederation of Memorial Associa- tions." We are not willing to lose our Identity as memorial associations, nor to merge ourselves into the younger organ i1ation 'sThe Daughters of the Confed- eracy." We hope by this federation to commemorate our efforts and stamp our work upon the hearts of those who come after us, and thereby insure its contin- u&nce.
 We would esteem it a privilege and pleasure, to have our delegates meet at tho same place and time, that the United Confederate Veterans hold their annual reunions, if agreeable to them. We do not ask . voice in their councils: but we would like to meet with them. Many of us are veterans-veterans as much as the grey. battle scared old soldiers-though we bided at home; while they stood amid the smoke of battle, we stood amid the smoke of burning homes; when they fought, we wept and prayed: when they were hungry, we had only a crust at home: when their clothes were wearing thfeadbare on the long and weary march, we were busy with wheel, and loom, and needle: when they were in peril on pick et, we held fearful. prayerful vigils. Are we not veterans as well as they?
 Hoping this may meet with your ap- you preside, am. Very respectfully yours. Mrs. Lizzie Pollard, President Southern Memorial Association,
 Fayetteville. Ark.
 The following is a copy of the letter sent to each memorial association in Alabama:
 Montgomery, Ala, Oct. l, 1903. Dear Madame:
 As is doubtless known to you, the Con federated Southern Memorial Association was organized at Louisville, Ky, in May, 1900. This association is designed to em- brace in enc grand Confederation, all of The original memorial associations organ 1Eed in our beloved Southland in the eos, and later. It has held meetings each year as follows: In 1900 Louisville. Ky; in 19U. Memphis. Tenn; in 1902, Dallas. Tex: and in 1903. New Orleans, La. Ala hama has not had the representation in the organization to which she is entitled. The association in your town which has Alone so much for our sacred cause, is not a member. 'T do not think that we efh ould lose our identity as memorial as- soc. 'ations, nor to merge ourselves into the youA ger organization, The Daughters of the Asonfederacy." I enclose you here with a ome papers, which will enable you to und erstand how the movement was started, and. what is proposed. also en- close blank application which you can use. Permit me to urge your prompt and enthusiastic cooperation. You must not let your associa tion die. Revive 1t and make application for membership Il I can furni sh you any further informa tion please write me. shall be glad tC assist you. shall expect an early reply Yours fraterns.lly, Mrs. J. c. Lee. Vice President c. s. M- A. Montgomery
 Ala.
 The newspapers throughout the Stat will confer a great favor by copying tn, following list:
 Alabama Memorial Associations not en rolled in the "Confedera=ed Southern Me moria1 Association"
 1. Ladies Auxiliary Raphael Semme' Camp U. c. ", Mrs. M. A Colston, pres ident, Mobile. Ala.
 ?. Ladies Memorial Association. Mrs John Murry, president. Hayneville Lowndes county. Ala.
 8 Ladies Memorial Association, Mrs Virginia Pickett, president, Union Springs Bullock county. Ala.
 ( Ladies Memorial Association, Syrs Mamie D. Long, president, Eufaula. Bar b0ur county, Ala
 5 Ladies Memorial Association. Mrs Ter county. Ala.
 - G. Ladies Memorial Association, Mrs Ellen Peter-Bryce. president, Tuscaloosa Tuscaloosa county. Ala
 q Ladies' Memorial Association, - president, Selma, Ala.
 S. Ladies' Memorial Association. Mrs ". F. Drake. president.
 8. Ladies' Memorial Association. Mrs Rosa c. Lewis, president. Birmingham Ala.
 10. Ladies' Memorial Association Huntsville. Ala.
 II. Ladies Memorial Association Greensboro, Ala.
 12 Ladies Memorial Association Jack sonville, Ala.
 Those whose names are not known will please forward their address to
 Mrs. J. c. Lee,
 Vice President, C. s. M. A.