Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-07-17
BY Mrs. bradley T. johnson.
Vicc-Reran, copyo1c-,,c ponm

III lSppIl.
The Confederate Museum. Twclftl
and Clay Streets, late has been pre-
sentcd with one of the most inter
cstinE relics of the days that trieC
mems souls and moved women e
deeds of daring that have never beer
surpassed in the worlds history. Th,
following notes will help tell the
story:
"Malacanan Palace. Manila.
Feb. :, 1921
The Confederate Museum,
Richmond. Va.
Dear Sirs,-I take much pleasure
in presenting To you the Confederate
battle flag left 10 you by my mother
Mrs. Barton Harrison Constance
Cary). AS you know. this was the
flag made by my mother at the same
time that she and her two cousins.
the Misses Hc;ty and jennie Cary,
were given the privilege of making
the three hTst Confederate battle
flags. This flag WAS presented by
my mother TO General Earl Won Dorm,
went all through the war and was
given back to my mother after the
war. No doubt you have full records
Of the history OF these most inter
csting circumstances, Much as !
treasure this flag and the memories
1t evokes. feel that Il should be
given TO your museum as 4 priceless
relic, of the Confederacy.
Yours sincerely.
FRANCIS BURTON HARRISON.
Tho Confederate Museum
Richmond, Va"
When the flag arrived /; was adj
dressed and accompanied by the ,ol-
lowing note 10 Miss Susan Harrison
house regent:
March :. 1927.
Dear Miss HarTison,-I am send
ing you herewith letter dated Feb
ruary l, 1921, from my brother, Fran
els Burton Harrison, until recently
Governor General OF the Philippines.
presenting TO the Confederate Ma
scum my mothers Confederate bat
tie faE The flag itself is also sent
herewith. My brothers present ad-
can De sent, is care Farmers Loan
and Trust Company. - Cockspon
street, London.
Faithfully yours,
''FAIRFAN HARRISON.
Miss Susan Z Harrison.
House Regent. Confederate Nu-
scum. Richmond. Va
Story OF Making nf Flag.
IN Mrs. Barton Harrlson's book.
"Recollections Grave and Gay" she
gives this account Of the makins OF
this nag:
In the autumn Iscll when my
cousins had gone to Albcmarle 10
visit relatives, we three had the
honor OF tc!nC asked ny the Com
mittec of Congress to make tho FIRST
battle Hays Of the Confcdvrlcy d:tci
the design finally decided on 10y them
1t is generally stated by historians
that these flags were constructed
from our own dresses, bat ii IS cor
tain we possessed no wearing ap-
parel in the Hamboyant hucs of pop
ny red and rind dark blue required.
We had a great search for materials
] had to content myself with g poor
quality OF red silk for the field Of
mine. necessitatinS an intcrlining,
which l regretted.
Il have always been sorry We did
not keep the model sketches. with
directions. assisnd TO US ly the com
mittce which decided the matter and
delivered by Major y. u Banks Our
work done, a Golden fringe scwcd
around each flag tand in my case my
name embroidered upon il in golden
letters). We were NJ Thirty 10 pre-
sent them as headquarters banners TO
our favoritc generals Miss uetty
Cary, having first choice. sent hers To-
General Joseph + Johnston Miss
Jennie Cary's went 10 General Rcaurc-
gard, serving afterwards To drape the
coffin of BeaurcGard and OF Jefferson
Davis, and min" Went To General Earl
Van Dorm. - dashng cavalry leader.
for whom was tN.u pTddic;cd great
fame and succrys 81 had never seen
Van Dorm and wis rather alarmed at
my tcmcrity m selecting him bu,
knew his aidc-dc-c.ump. Captain Du-
rant du PonJc, grandson OF tho
libretiist OF Don Garmamni. auI him
self a charming poet Through cap
tain du Pont, was embroidered TO
send of MY flag with the following
note. In those days wo were in favor
of the fio"ery style OF expressing
high sentiment.
"'Cul3cper c. H., Va, Nov 10, 1861.
VIII General Van Dorm honor me
by accepting flag which have
taken great pleasure in making aud
now send with an earnest prayer thai
the work Of my hand may hold its
place with him as he goes out TO "a
glorious struggle, and God willing
may one day wave over the recap
tured batteries of ny home near tho
downtrodden Alexandria" am mos,
respectfully. Gcnl. Van Dorn's obcdi-
ent servant,
"'CONSTANCE CARY
Gets Pleasing Reply.
To her note, constance Cary" re-
ceived the following answer:
Army Of the Potomac, Manassas,
NOV. 10. 1861.
To Miss Constance Cary.
Culpepcr, G. ~
Dear Lady; The beautiful Tag
made BY Eonr hamGs and nrnAnn,nA