The Confederate Battle Flag: A Symbol of Truth & …...ODV The Official Newsletter of the Virginia Division Sons of Confederate Veterans March 2017 Old Dominion Voice Vol 1: Issue

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The Official Newsletter of the Virginia Division Sons of Confederate Veterans

Old Dominion VoiceMarch 2017

Vol 1: Issue 10Edited By:

Travis Toombs

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The Confederate Battle Flag:A Symbol of Truth & Freedom!

“We should honor this flag today because it honors the principles for which our forefathers fought and died – truth, liberty, freedom, right, and faith.” - Pastor John Weaver

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There is more than just one

Confederate Flag

First National Confederate Flag Second National Confederate Flag

Third National Confederate Flag 1861 Prototype, Confederate Army of the Potomac Battle Flag

1861 Silk , Confederate Army of the Potomac Battle Flag

1862 Cotton, Confederate Army of the Potomac Battle Flag


Confederate Flag

1862 1st Wool Bunting Issue, Confederate Army of Northern Virginia Battle Flag

1862 2nd Wool Bunting Issue, Confederate Army of Northern Virginia Battle Flag

1863 3rd Wool Bunting Issue, Confederate Army of Northern Virginia Battle Flag

1865 7th Wool Bunting Issue, Confederate Army of Northern Virginia Battle Flag

“Hardee’s Corps Flag,” Confederate Army of Tennessee

“Polk’s Corps Flag,” Confederate Army of Tennessee


Confederate Flag

“Taylor’s Flag,” Confederate Trans-Mississippi Department

“Van Dorn’s Flag,” Confederate Trans-Mississippi Department

Style of Forrest’s Cavalry Corps Confederate Flag Confederate Battle Flag from Missouri

“Cherokee Braves Flag,” Confederate Flag representing 5 Native American tribes

General Lee’s Headquarters Confederate Flag, 1861 - 1863

● Commander’s Report pg. 7

● Heritage Defense Report pg. 8

● Chaplain’s Comments pg. 9

● Thoughts of a Millennial pg.10○ WHO Do The Confederate Flags Represent?

● 1st Brigade Report pg.12● 2nd Brigade Report pg.14● 3rd Brigade Report pg.16● 4th Brigade Report pg.18● 5th Brigade Report pg.22● 6th Brigade Report pg.25● 7th Brigade Report pg.28

● 155 Years Ago pg.32○ March 1862

● Confederate Flag Day pg.33● 2017 Division Convention pg.36● 100th Anniversary Monument pg.41● Division Belt Buckles pg.42● Confederate Calendar pg.43

● Auld Lang Syne pg.45○ Written by Pastor John Weaver

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Charge to the Sons of Confederate Veterans

“To you, Sons of Confederate Veterans, we will commit the vindication of the Cause for which we fought. To your strength will be given the defense of the Confederate

soldier’s good name, the guardianship of his history, the emulation of his virtues, the perpetuation of those principles which he loved and which you love also, and those ideals

which made him glorious and which you also cherish.”

Lt. General Stephen Dill LeeCommander-in-Chief

United Confederate VeteransApril 24, 1906

Virginia Division Executive Council Officers

CommanderTony Griffin

2nd Lt. CommanderJohnny Neville

ArchivistRuss Edwards

ChaplinFred Chiesa

TreasurerBill Graham

Past CommanderL. Tracy Clary

1st Lt. CommanderEdwin Ray

QuartermasterRon Moore

AdjutantGreg Mays

InspectorBob Shirley Jr.

Chief of Heritage DefenseB. Frank Earnest

Past CommanderJ. Michael Pullen

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Compatriots,

I've been hearing a lot of concerns over the monument issue in Charlottesville. Let me say that we are

proceeding with this in accordance with the advice from our legal team. There are those that are saying that we didn't do as we promised. My answer is, YES we did! We were ready to file the morning after the Charlottesville City council meeting made their decision to remove the monument if necessary. Their actions did not make it necessary to file immediately and it allows us to make sure that we have an appropriate plan in place to ensure victory over these people that desire to destroy Our Heritage and violate the laws of Virginia at the same time. We will notify you of the actions taken at the appropriate time. We have the backing of our International SCV and CiC Tom Strain has put out notifications stating their backing. We will defeat these miscreants!

Saturday March 4th is national Confederate Flag Day. The Virginia Division is hosting our program at Oakwood Confederate Cemetery in Richmond at 2 PM. There will be a speaker, cannons and lots of Confederate Flags, see the flier in this

issue and on our Facebook page and plan to be there.

Don't forget to register for the Division Convention to be held April 21 - 23 at the Berry Hill Resort in South Boston. The John M. Jordan Camp #581 has done an outstanding job setting up this event at this historic plantation. Consider sending a delegate and having your Camp put in for the Outstanding Camp Award.

We are still in the process of getting the Division website up and running. Until that time, updates will be placed on the Division Facebook page and The John M. Jordan Camp has made space for the newsletter to be posted on their web page at http://johnmjordanscv.org/ for those that don't use Facebook. We will also be putting information out on the Virginia Courier mailing list. There are a lot of events coming up in the next few months and have been or will be posted on the Courier and the Facebook page. I hope to see a lot of you next Saturday at Oakwood.

Deo Vindice,Tony

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Compatriots,

If you are reading this report you are probably doing so by way of Facebook. Due to very unfortunate circumstances the Virginia Division web site

has not been fully functioning for some time. Our Commander Tony Griffin and others are working diligently to restore the site to full and up to date operations. Until then the John M. Jordan Camp # 581 has offered space on their web site for the Old Dominion Voice.Please tell your compatriots who do not have access to Facebook to go to their web site. Again, if you are reading this on Facebook you should know almost as much as I do about the situation in Charlottesville. The Division has done all it can to keep you informed. City Councils do not decide controversial issues in one session. They can also be evasive about when they will vote on these issues. It is amazing how those who call for openness can try so hard to keep everyone in the dark. The Charlottesville City Council put out the word that they would not take a vote on February 6 to move the General Lee Statue/Monument. I am glad that I was there to hear them take the very vote that they said they would not take that night. If you heard that the vote was 3 to 2, don't get the wrong idea. The 2 no votes had to do with logistics, finances, and other concerns. Those 2 (the Mayor and 1 councilman) also have hateful, bigoted views of our Southern Heritage. If the statue / monument is not moved they have other

ideas on how to deface it. Many of you have asked if the Virginia Division will take legal action and when. We are being represented and advised by legal counsel. We will take the proper steps and respond at the right time. We (the Virginia Division Executive Council) have had representation at all Charlottesville City Council Meetings that have dealt with this issue. Treasurer Bill Graham, Brigade Commander Michael Virts, and even Chaplain Fred Chiesa have been at these meetings. The members of the DEC represent YOU the members of the Virginia Division SCV and no one else. We have made no bold public threats, we don't shout out at these meetings, and we don't get dragged from the council chamber by the police. We have and will continue to keep you informed. We will not make public statements that will help our enemies. The SCV is the oldest male and foremost Confederate Heritage Defense Organization. No other organization can say that they were given their charge by the Confederate Veterans themselves. Simply put, the SCV is the NRA of Southern Heritage. This is not our first fight, nor will it be our last. We will continue to base our actions on the "Charge" given to us by General Stephen D. Lee.

B. Frank EarnestHeritage Defense Coordinator

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Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

Yes we are to honor our parents. “Honor thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee” (Ex. 20:12). Does this mean just our parents or does it include our great or great-great or great-great-great parents? All of them must be honored because we are descended by blood from them. Honor is due to our God in three persons, our elderly and our parents of every generation we know about, yes even our Confederate ones. Oh, what they sacrificed for us and their country.

President Jefferson Davis gave what should be a warning to us when he said, “Nothing fills me with deeper sadness than to see a Southerner apologizing for the defense we made of our inheritance.”

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Thoughts of a MillennialWHO Do The Confederate Flags Represent?

By: Travis Toombs - [email protected]

The argument of WHAT the Confederate Flags represent is an argument that just about all of us have had. It is an argument that has been raging for some time now and I don’t expect it will

end anytime soon. Quite frankly, I doubt it will ever end. But the argument of WHO do the Confederate Flags represent is not often brought up. Are they the “white man’s flags” as I

sadly heard a young man incorrectly suggest one time? Are they the flags of Christianity or just flags used by Christians? Who do the Confederate Flags represent?

Answer: Confederate Flags represent ALL Southerners, no matter race, gender, or religion!

Contrary to popular belief, the Confederate Flags in 1861 represented an entire nation, not just the white males in that nation. And it wasn’t just the white males who celebrated and cherished those flags either. Richard Poplar, a man of Color from Petersburg, Virginia, was a soldier with

the 13th Virginia Cavalry. He was captured on the retreat from Gettysburg and sent to Point Lookout POW Camp in Maryland. He spent 19 months as a POW because he refused to take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States saying that he was a “Jeff Davis man!” When Mr. Poplar died, his coffin was draped with a Confederate Flag, carried by Confederate Veterans

and he was buried on Memorial Hill in Blandford Cemetery with his fallen brethren. The Confederate Flags represented him too; a black man who fought for the Confederacy.

What about Captain Sally Tompkins? Or Rose O'Neal Greenhow? Or Belle Boyd? All of whom were ladies that gave everything they had for the Cause of the Confederacy. It was Miss Letitia

Christian Tyler, granddaughter of former U.S. President John Tyler, who raised the very first Confederate Flag over the Capitol Building in Montgomery on March 4th, 1861. It was three ladies, the Cary Sisters, who made the first 3 Confederate Battle Flags. It was the ladies of Richmond that made the silk flags that equipped the Army of Northern Virginia with flags in

1862. These ladies made the dad gum flags, so obviously they represent them too. What about the 10,000 Jewish & Catholic soldiers that fought for the Confederacy? What about the Native Americans, of which the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole Tribes all allied

themselves with the Confederacy? What about the Asian, French, Spanish, and British Confederate supporters? ALL of those people are represented by the Confederate Flags.

Today, the Confederate Flags represent the descendants of those brave men and women. We must always remember that when we carry that Flag, we are not just representing us, we are

representing thousands of honorable souls gone long before us. People who bled and died for the righteous Causes of self government, freedom, and independence! WHAT the Confederate

Flags represent is a debate that will likely never end, but WHO the Confederate Flags represent is not open for debate. People of all races, genders, and religions are represented by the Confederate Flags, and if anyone tells you different, they are 100% wrong! But then again, take my words with a grain of salt, because after all, these are just the thoughts of a millennial.

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Happy Birthday to Confederate GeneralBraxton Bragg

Born: March 22nd, 1817 - Warrenton, NCDied: September 27th, 1876 - Galveston, TX


Isle of Wight Avengers Camp #14:January MeetingThe Avengers met on January 3, 2017. Commander Tony Griffin called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M and introduced all the guests present.

Our Guest Speaker was Compatriot Travis Toombs of A. P. Hill Camp #167. Travis had the honor of lighting the Camp Candle in honor of his ancestor B. B. Tombs, 44th Battalion, Virginia Infantry. He then gave us an excellent program on “Flags of the Confederacy.” A collection of $98.00 was collected passing the hat, plus a financial gift from the Camp was presented to Travis by Commander Griffin to help fund Travis’ goal of putting a fence around his ancestor’s cemetery.

The Camp held a short business session after the talk and Raymond Groves, Sr. was sworn in as 2nd Lt. Commander by Commander Griffin and Lt. Commander Dan Lewandowski.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 with the singing of Dixie.

The Avengers meet the first Tuesday of each month except for the months of July and August.

Travis Toombs, of the A.P. Hill Camp #167 was our guest speaker for the evening. He presented a

very interesting slide show about the many flags of the Confederacy.

Urquhart-Gillette Camp #1471:January MeetingOn January 21st, 2017, Camp #1471 hosted their Lee Jackson Banquet at the Courtland Ruritan Building. There were 70 in attendance to hear Kelly Hinson speak about the Life of the Confederate Rose. Virginia Division Commander Griffin and Virginia Division 2nd Lt. Commander Neville were in attendance at the banquet.

Ms. Kelly Atkins Hinson receiving an “Official Camp Certificate of Appreciation” from the

Commander, Howard “Hal” Hartley.

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Norfolk County Grays Camp #1549:January MeetingOn January 18th, 2017, Camp #1549 held their monthly Camp meeting at Gus & George’s Restaurant. There were 14 members and 12 guests in attendance to hear Donna Bluemink speak about the 1856 yellow fever outbreak in Norfolk.

New Camp OfficersNew Camp Officers Commander JR Shirley, 1st Lt. Commander Frank Earnest, 2nd Lt. Commander Scott Caraway, Adjutant Sean Goodman, Treasurer Lonnie Winger, Color Sergeant Kensey Joyner, Quartermaster Mark Johnson, and Chaplain Bill Mixon were installed at this meeting.

Jackson Grays Memorial FlagOn January 13th, 2017, Camp #1549 assisted in the flag raising in Chesapeake Virginia. This flag was dedicated to Jackson Grays, Co. A, 61st Virginia Infantry. This flag is located approximately 4 miles from the monument to the same Company.

Tom Smith Camp #1702:January MeetingOn January 20th, 2017, Camp #1702 hosted their monthly Camp meeting at the Kings Fork Community House. Chief of Heritage Defense Frank Earnest was present to give a speech on Jewish Participation in the Confederate Armies.

Lane-Armistead Camp #1772:December MeetingOn December 3rd, 2016, there were 18 members and guests of Camp #1772 present for their monthly meeting at the Old Mathews Courthouse. They discussed the new By-Laws and the openings of officer positions within the Camp. Also, on December 3rd, 2016, the Camp raised a Battle Flag on Route 33 in Middlesex County.

General John R. Chambliss, Jr. Camp #1779:January MeetingOn Januar 19th, 2017, 16 members of Camp #1779 where present for their monthly meeting at the Richardson Memorial Library. They discussed upcoming events.

Remembering Our AncestorsOn January 14th, 2017, the Camp hosted a ceremony in the Confederate Section of the Emporia Cemetery. Commander Williams spoke briefly and there was a 21 gun salute.

James City Cavalry Camp #2095:January MeetingOn January 25th, 2017, Camp #2095 held their monthly meeting at the Colonial Heritage Country Club. Fred Chiesa spoke about the Formation of the Confederate Army to the 29 people in attendance.

1st Lt. Commander Leach and Fred Chiesa

Camps in the 1st Brigade:13th Virginia Mechanized Cavalry Camp #9Isle of Wight Avengers Camp #14Magruder-Ewell Camp #99Stonewall Camp #380Princess Anne Camp #484General William Mahone Camp #1369Urquhart-Gillette Camp #1471Norfolk County Grays Camp #1549Tom Smith Camp #1702Lane-Armistead Camp #1772General John R. Chambliss, Jr. Camp #1779James City Cavalry Camp #2095General Wise's Refugees Camp #2189

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Gentlemen of the 2nd Brigade:

I have a few items for your consideration. First and foremost, Confederate Flag Day will be held 2pm Saturday, March 4th at Oakwood Cemetery. In this newsletter is a flyer for you all to forward out to the members of your camps. We have quite an event planned so come on out and support the Virginia Division.

Secondly, remember that Outstanding Camp Award submissions should be submitted to the Division Commander by the end of March. Along those lines, the Division Reunion is scheduled for the weekend of April 21st-23rd in South Boston. For registration information, visit the John M. Jordan Camp #581 website at johnmjordanscv.org. I look forward to seeing you all there.

Also, please consider the possibility of your Camp sponsoring a child for, or volunteering to help with, the Sam Davis Youth Camp which will be held June 18th-24th. For more information on this camp, contact Past Commander Tracy Clary at 434-774-4341.

Finally, there will be a Mosby Spring Bus Tour on Saturday, June 24. A flyer for this event follows this report. Please put Flag Day on your calendar!

Yours in the Cause,Andrew Bennett Morehead.2nd Brigade Commander, VA Division, SCV

Camps in the 2nd Brigade:Lee Jackson Camp #1The Hanover Dragoons Camp #827General James Longstreet Camp #1247 J.E.B. Stuart Camp #1343Chester Station Camp #1503 General Robert E. Lee Camp #1589Captain WM. Latane Camp #1690 Cold Harbour Guards Camp #1764 Dearing-Beauregard Camp #1813Essex Dixie Rifles Camp #2011Brig. Gen. W.C. Wickham Camp #2250Edmund Ruffin Fire Eaters Camp #3000

Happy Birthday toConfederate Lieutenant General

Wade Hampton IIIMarch 28th, 1818

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Compatriots,

I hope everyone in the 3rd Brigade has been enjoying this unusually warm weather for this time of the year and have been able to get out and advance the cause of the Confederate Soldier's good name. We are in a fight, and we must continue to fight the onslaught of attacks against our Confederate heritage, monuments and flags.

Reggie Bennett3rd Brigade Commander

Stuart-Hairston Camp #515:Cannon Fire!On Saturday, January 28th, 2017, Commander Patrick Reamey and the compatriots of The Stuart-Hairston Camp 515, Martinsville, held a National Civil War Artillery Association cannon certification and training session led by Major John Manspile, Army of Northern Virginia, which resulted in 22 NCWAA certifications being issued, five of which were for Gunner. Assisting Major Manspile and helping with instruction were members of the Botetourt Artillery. Field pieces were provided by the Orange Light Artillery and the Stuart-Hairston Camp. The session was held on the farm of Stuart-Hairston Camp Commander Emeritus Daniel Young in Franklin County.

Fincastle Rifles Camp #1326:Looking For Better WeatherThe Fincastle Rifles are looking forward to better weather so they can get back to work in the Montgomery White Cemetery, there is also discussion with helping with a cleanup at Jubal Early home.

Bedford Rifle Grays Camp #1475:February MeetingThe February meeting was well attended, the 3rd Brigade Commander met with the camp and updated everyone to the recent events going on in the state. He also showed the new 1861 Virginia flag which will be for sale soon through the SCV. There was a chili meal afterwards furnished by Doug Cooper.

Campbell Guards Camp #2117:Remembering Our FallenCarl Jackson along with his wife Marie placed flowers on the grave of his Confederate ancestor James Crawford Burnett. James was born in 1838 in the Otter River District of Bedford County Virginia and died November 19th 1910. He was part of

3rd Brigade ReportCommander Reggie Bennett - [email protected]



the 10th Virginia Battalion Company B he was then assigned to the 34th Virginia Infantry under Colonel John Good, he fought at the Battle of the crater at Petersburg, and surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse on April 9th 1865. He returned home and he married Matilda Mitchell they had several children. Matilda died in 1880 he then married Sarah Jackson in 1882. In all he fathered 16 kids between his 2 wives.

Camp Appreciation AwardMike Keesee received a camp appreciation award from Commander Alex Henderson for all his help with camp events.

“Virginia Iliad”Bo Traywick gives a talk to the camp on his new book "Virginia Iliad"

Camps in the 3rd Brigade:Garland Rodes Camp #40928th Virginia Infantry Camp #491Stuart-Hairston Camp #515Fincastle Rifles Camp #1326Bedford Rifle Grays Camp #1475Jubal Early Camp #1691Stuart’s Horse Artillery Camp #1784Wharton-Stuart Camp #1832Campbell Guards Camp #211757th VA Infantry Franklin County Fire Eaters Camp #2258

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Compatriots,

I am pleased to report that 10 of the 13 Camps in the 4th Brigade reported in this month. I truly appreciate the response, and sincerely hope that this will continue. I am trying to coordinate a Brigade meeting of Commanders and Adjutants for late March or early April and hope that this can be accomplished.

Rick Moomaw,4th Brigade Commander

Kemper-Fry-Strother Camp #19:January MeetingThe January meeting of the Camp included a challenging hour of trivia related to the War for Southern Independence. The contest was both fun and educational. Many thanks to Adjutant Don Echols for leading this program.

Situation In CharlottesvilleWhile the monthly meeting was taking place, Compatriot and attorney Colt Puryear was attending the Charlottesville City Council meeting, staying on top of the fight to save the Lee monument. Many thanks to Compatriot Puryear for leading this fight.

Camp MembersAdjutant Echols reported that the Camp has 46 members with another on the way. Also, congratulations to Commander Bill Graham for becoming a Life Member of the SCV.

Clinton Hatcher Camp #21:Highway Clean-upJanuary 7 – A group of 12 Clinton Hatcher Camp Compatriots braved freezing temperatures and snow flurries to complete the Camp’s third Road Cleanup along U.S. 50 in Aldie. The 3-mile stretch of John Mosby Highway has significant meaning to the Clinton Hatcher Camp as the Berkeley family, which provided 4 officers to the 8th Virginia Infantry, were raised in a house that still stands there. Following the Cleanup, the Compatriots met at the Little River Inn in Aldie, where Compatriot and Inn owner Tucker Withers and his wife treated the group to an old-fashioned Southern breakfast.

Lee Jackson LuncheonJanuary 15 – A group of 40 Clinton Hatcher Camp Compatriots, spouses and friends gathered for the Camp’s second annual Lee-Jackson Luncheon at the Loudoun Golf & Country Club in Purcellville. Compatriot Don Hakenson gave the keynote address on “Robert E. Lee: My Hero.” The group enjoyed an outstanding buffet lunch consisting of fried chicken, sliced roast beef, ham, mashed potatoes and green beans, as well as rolls and dessert.

Lee-Jackson-Maury Day CeremonyJanuary 21 – Several Clinton Hatcher Camp Compatriots attended the Lee-Jackson-Maury Day ceremony at the Old House of Delegates Chamber at the State Capitol in Richmond. The event was sponsored by the Stuart-Mosby Historical Society. Joining the SMHS and several other SCV, UDC and MOS&B chapters to

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commemorate the birthdays of the three Confederate heroes, the Camp’s memorial wreath was placed at the foot of the famous statue of Gen. Lee that graces the chamber.

Jefferson Davis Camp #305:Sword of Lee BreakfastThe Camp met on January 19th at the Royal Restaurant in observance of the Camp’s annual “Sword of Lee Breakfast” gathering. Acting Commander Eric Martin led the meeting in the absence of Commander Lundy. Compatriot Joseph F. Johnston spoke about the history and significance of The Sword of Lee when at Appomattox in April 1865. 20 compatriots were in attendance.

Summers-Koontz Camp #490:January MeetingThe Camp met at the Luray Fire Department hall for the dinner meeting that was rescheduled from December. 28 Compatriots and family members were in attendance and it is reported that all enjoyed the dinner and evening events. 1 UDC member also attended.

R.E. Lee Camp #726:General Lee CelebrationThe Camp’s annual celebration of General Lee’s birthday was another huge success. The Banquet began with the acknowledgment of our military veterans, prayer, the singing of Dixie and The Bonnie Blue Flag followed by dinner with a cash bar for adult beverages. The atmosphere in the banquet hall was warm and inviting with wonderful people enjoying each other’s company.

R.E. Lee Camp Officers being sworn in by Richard Abell

Stephen McLeod, Director of Library Programs at Mount Vernon, gave an excellent presentation on the topic of “What it was like at Mount Vernon during the Civil War.”

Speaker Stephen McLeod

New MemberAlso, new member Jonathan Edouard Babington-Heina was inducted and welcomed into the Camp. He was then installed as the Camp’s Color Sergeant.




Period MusicThe Camp was entertained by the Virginia Serenaders

Turner Ashby Camp #1567:January MeetingThe monthly meeting included a talk by Jerry Holsworth about the Winchester Va. Morgan Continental Guards during the Civil War. Originally, they were a group of men who were joined together to maintain Revolutionary War Colonel Daniel Morgan’s grave site at Mt Hebron Cemetery in Winchester VA. When John Brown raided Harpers Ferry the Morgan Guards were there to help stop the invasion. When the war broke out these men purchased their own uniforms made in the fashion of the Revolutionary War Officer's uniforms. In May of 1861 the Morgan Guards left for enlistment at Harpers Ferry. They were assigned to Company K, 5th VA Infantry. They experienced many battles during the conflict but were most impressive at the battles of First Winchester and Port Republic.

The following picture is a soldier from the Winchester VA Continental Morgan Guards. This was the type of uniforms they wore during the Harpers Ferry Raid by John Brown on October 16, 1859. They no longer wore these after enlisting in the Confederate Army in 1861.

Strasburg Guard Camp #1587:January MeetingCommander and famed local historian Richard Kleese gave a very interesting talk on the events leading up to the War. 21 Compatriots were in attendance. The Camp is extremely fortunate to have this quality of historian as a member and leader.

Co. E Brandy Rifles Camp #1918:Upcoming MeetingThe Commander reported that there would be no meeting in January but that the Camp would meet at the historic Burgandine House in Culpeper for their February meeting.

Capt. Jack Adams Camp #1951:January MeetingThe monthly meeting of the Camp was held in the banquet hall of the Southern Kitchen with over 40 Compatriots and family members present to celebrate Lee’s birthday. Famed historical artist Keith Rocco spoke on




the many hours of research and hard work that go into painting an accurate historical event. The talk was extremely well received and much appreciated. Also, new member William Wine was inducted and welcomed into the Camp.

Famed Artist Keith Rocco

Induction of William Wine by Commander Bill Zirk

Stafford Light Artillery Camp #2247:Camp ParticipationThe report from the monthly meeting states that several Camp members attended the Lee- Jackson events in Lexington and 2 members attended the Fredericksburg UDC Lee-Jackson Memorial event.

Camps in the 4th Brigade:Kemper-Fry-Strother Camp #19Clinton Hatcher Camp #21Jefferson Davis Camp #305Summers-Koontz Camp #490R.E. Lee Camp #726Black Horse Camp #780 Frank Stringfellow Camp #822John S. Mosby Camp #1237Turner Ashby Camp #1567Strasburg Guard Camp #1587Co. E Brandy Rifles Camp #1918Capt. Jack Adams Camp #1951Stafford Light Artillery Camp #2247

Happy Birthday to the3rd Confederate Secretary of War& Thomas Jefferson’s Grandson

George Wythe RandolphMarch 10th, 1818




Colonel D. H. Lee Martz Camp #10:January ActivitiesOn January 7th, the Camp attended the UDC Turner Ashby Chapter #162 Lee-Jackson-Maury Luncheon in Dayton. On January 15th, Camp #10 attended the Lee-Jackson Events of Stonewall Brigade Camp #1296 in Lexington. On January 23rd, the Martz Camp held a monthly meeting in which it discussed the National SCV multi-year renewal, Confederate Memorial Day in April, Adopt-A-Highway, and the Woodbine Cemetery.

The Stonewall Brigade Camp #1296:Lee Jackson Day Success5th Brigade Commander Virts reported to the Virginia Division Executive Council at its Quarterly Business Meeting on January 28th the many successful Lee-Jackson weekend activities of the Camp in Lexington.

Upcoming March MeetingBrigade Commander Michael Virts will visit the Camp at its March 14th Meeting in Lexington.

Trevilian Station Camp #1434:DEC MeetingCommander Harry Jackson attended the entire January 28th Meeting of the Virginia Division Executive Council (DEC) in Spotsylvania. He represented one of only two 5th Brigade Camps attending that DEC Meeting.

Camp MeetingsThe Camp met on January 25th and will meet again on April 25th. The Camp has one new applicant for Camp membership and three prospective applicants for Camp membership.

19th Virginia Infantry Camp #1493:Situation in CharlottesvilleCommander Wes Leach via e-mail apprised 5th Brigade Commander Virts of the latest happenings of the Charlottesville City Council concerning the City's proposed removal or reinterpretation of the City's Monuments of Robert E. Lee and Thomas Jonathan Jackson. Brigade Commander Virts attended the February 6th Charlottesville City Council Meeting concerning the City's threat to the existence of the two Confederate Monuments in the City. The City Council on February 6th voted to remove the statue of Robert E. Lee and rename the Robert E. Lee Park. Commander Leach invited Brigade Commander Virts to visit the Camp at its March Meeting in Charlottesville. Two Republican Candidates for Governor of Virginia, Denver Riggleman and Corey Stewart, have gone on record in opposition to the Charlottesville City Council's vote to remove the statue of Lee and rename the Lee Park.

Botetourt Artillery Camp #1701:Next MeetingThe Camp will meet on February 16th to review events to attend throughout the year.

Matthew Fontaine Maury Camp #1722:Various Camp Activities5th Brigade Commander apprised the Virginia Division Executive Council at its Quarterly Business Meeting on January 28th in Spotsylvania of Camp # 1722's concerns about the Division's handling of Oakwood

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Cemetery in Richmond. On January 12th, the Camp retrieved wreaths from Christmas on Confederate graves in Fredericksburg. On January 18th, the Camp held its Annual Christmas Dinner. On January 25th, Camp # 1722 attended the Lee-Jackson Celebration of UDC Chapter #163 in Fredericksburg. On January 29th, Camp #1722 attended the Culpeper UDC Lee-Jackson Award Ceremony for children at Brandy Station.

Major General Fitzhugh Lee Camp #1805:DEC MeetingCommander Robert Williams and Adjutant Kenny Everly attended the January 28th Meeting of the Virginia Division Executive Council (DEC) in Spotsylvania. They represented one of the only two 5th Brigade Camps attending that DEC Meeting.

Situation in CharlottesvilleCamp Treasurer & Communications Officer Michael Virts attended the Charlottesville City Council Meeting on Monday evening, February 6th, concerning the City's threat to the existence of the City's statues of Robert E. Lee and Thomas Jonathan Jackson. The City Council on February 6th voted to remove the statue of Robert E. Lee and rename Robert E. Lee Park.

Yearly Camp PlansCamp Officers Robert Williams, Kenny Everly, D. P. Newton (Camp Historian), and Michael Virts met on February 7th to discuss the scheduling of camp meetings during the year and plan camp field trips. The next Camp meeting will be on March 7th.

Carpenter’s Battery Camp #1927:Various Camp ActivitiesOn January 5th, the Camp met and welcomed new member Chase Walton. The Camp participated in the Stonewall Brigade Camp's Lee-Jackson events in Lexington.

On February 2nd, the Camp met again, in which both Horace Cook and Chase Walton reported on the Stonewall Brigade Camp's Lee-Jackson events in Lexington. Greg Mays reported on his visit to an SCV Camp's site of a Confederate Battle Flag flying off Interstate Route I-10 in Pensacola, Florida.

New Camp Member Chase Walton

Rev. Beverly Tucker Lacy Camp #2141:Various Camp ActivitiesCamp Commander Bill West attended both the Lee-Jackson weekend events of Stonewall Brigade Camp # 1296 in Lexington and the Charlottesville City Council meeting on February 6th in which the City Council voted to remove the statue of Robert E. Lee and rename Robert E. Lee Park.

Pvt. Napoleon Bonaparte Ponton Camp #2179:Raising FundsCamp met on January 29th and sold 15 gallons of Brunswick Stew for the purpose of purchasing a collection of Flags of the War Between the States.




Camps in the 5th Brigade:Col. D.H.Lee Martz Camp #10The Stonewall Brigade Camp #1296Trevilian Station Camp #143419th Va. Infantry Camp #1493Highlander Camp #1530Botetourt Artillery Camp #1701Matthew Fontaine Maury Camp #1722Major General Fitzhugh Lee Camp #1805Carpenter’s Battery Camp #192747th Virginia Cavalry Camp #2124Rev. Beverly Tucker Lacy Camp #2141Pvt. Napoleon Bonaparte Ponton Camp #2179

Happy Birthday toConfederate Major General

Matthew Calbraith ButlerMarch 8th, 1836

Happy Birthday toformer United States President,

former Governor of Virginia, signer of the Virginia Ordinance of

Secession, member of the Confederate Provisional House of Representatives, & member of the

Confederate CongressJohn Tyler

March 29th, 1790




Captain John F. McElhenny Camp #840:Civil War Trails MarkerOn January 20, Compatriot Sam Campbell participated in a Civil War Trails Sign dedication ceremony in Bluff City, Tennessee, marking the site where pro-Union sympathizers burned the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Railroad bridge at Middletown, as Bluff City was known at the time of the war. The stone piers of the original bridge are still in place.

The effort was the Eagle Scout project of Lucas Triplett in conjunction with the Sullivan County Department of Archives and Tourism and the Civil War Trails program.

(L-R) Brigade Commander Bill Dennison, Life Scout Lucas Triplett and Compatriot Sam Campbell

Walker Terry Camp #1758:Camp ElectionsAt its regular meeting on January 10, the Walker Terry camp conducted its annual election of officers. In a show of continuing support, the full slate of standing officers was re-elected unanimously. Key personnel will continue to be Carrel Thompson, Commander, Bill Leighton, Lt. Commander and Sidney Kitts, Adjutant/Treasurer.

New MemberAlso at this meeting, new member Stephen Terry was formally sworn in. Compatriot Terry had been presented his certificate at the December dinner meeting but was not officially inducted at that time.

Camp Awards ProgramThe camp began a new program of recognizing the contribution(s) of its members at this meeting. The program was adopted as an end of year decision by the Executive Committee and was implemented for the first time in January. The camp has adopted this as a permanent program, to continue in subsequent years.

The program recognizes those individuals who have been a member of the camp for at least one year, have renewed for the coming year and who have volunteered at least twenty-four hours during the past year in camp activities such as fund raising efforts, parades, living history and other heritage related events, etc. Each person recognized is presented an SCV Member's medal.

Recognized for their contributions during 2016 were Adjutant Sidney Kitts, Sergeant -at-Arms John Harman and Compatriots Darrel Simmons, Marc Bishop and Dale Stevenson.

6th Brigade ReportCommander W.A. (Bill) Dennison, Jr. - [email protected]



(L-R) Marc Bishop, Sergeant-at-Arms John Harman, Adjutant Sidney Kitts and Darrel Simmons. Not pictured, Dale Stevenson

Lee Jackson DayOn January 14, Sergeant-at-Arms John Harman and Compatriots Darrel Simmons and Marc Bishop traveled to Lexington to participate in the Lee-Jackson Day events honoring two of the most revered figures in Virginia's pantheon of heroes.

(L-R) Sergeant-at-Arms John Harman, Compatriots Marc Bishop and Darrel Simmons

Scott County’s Clinch Mt. Rangers Camp #1858:Lee Jackson DinnerOn January 21, the Clinch Mountain Rangers hosted their annual Lee-Jackson Day dinner at Mama's House Buffet in Kingsport, Tennessee.

The occasion was well attended by more than thirty camp members, their families and guests. Guests included 6th Brigade Commander Bill Dennison and his wife, Jackie, Tennessee Division Vaughn's Brigade Commander Billie Joe Holley and his wife, Ruth Ann, Lt. Colonel Vincent A. Witcher Camp #1863 immediate past commander Chester Stiltner and his wife, Marlene, Compatriot Charles Clevenger from the Witcher camp and his wife, Wanda and several members of the Tennessee Division John Singleton Mosby Camp #1409, including Commander John Byington and his wife, Bonny, Compatriot Tom Pardue, Sr., his wife and her brother.




Commander John Byington of the Kingsport, Tennessee Mosby camp was the keynote speaker and provided a very interesting account of the Battle of Rogersville, Tennessee which occurred on November 6, 1863 and resulted in a resounding Confederate victory.

(L-R) Clinch Mountain Rangers Adjutant Duane Beasley, Commander Greg Ware, 6th Brigade

Commander Bill Dennison, 1st Lt. Commander Mike Leonard, Mosby Camp Commander/Speaker

John Byington and 2nd Lt. Commander Jim Stallard

Commander Greg Ware (R) presents 1st Lt. Commander Mike Leonard with his Lt.

Commander's medal

Lt. Colonel Vincent A. Witcher Camp #1863:Lee Jackson Memorial ServiceOn January 14 the Witcher camp conducted their annual Lee-Jackson Day Memorial Service at the Buchanan County Courthouse in Grundy. To conclude the service, a musket volley was fired to salute the generals.

This was the inaugural event under the command of newly elected camp commander Brandon Newsome.

(L-R) Commander Brandon Newsome, Jonathan Looney, Melvin Stevens, Charles Clevenger,

Adjutant Kenneth Edward Smith II, Joey Christian, Chaplain Ralph Rife and Billy Joe Carter

This concludes the January 2017 monthly report of the 6th Brigade.

Respectfully Submitted,

Camps in the 6th Brigade:Captain John F. McElhenny Camp #840Brown Harmon Nighthawks Camp #1573Gen. Henry A. Wise Camp #1756Walker Terry Camp #1758Cumberland Mountain Rangers Camp #1798Scott County’s Clinch Mt. Rangers Camp #1858Lt. Colonel Vincent A. Witcher Camp #1863Gibson-McCready Camp #2008Saltville Home Guard Camp #2098




A.P. Hill Camp #167:January MeetingThe A. P. Hill Camp #167 held its January meeting on January 16th with 28 people in attendance. After the Blessing, pledge to U.S. and Salute to the State and Confederate Flags, the group sang "Dixie" and 'Carry Me Back to Ol' Virginny". 1st Lt. Commander Travis Toombs read the charge by Lt. General Stephen Dill Lee. Guests were introduced and the meal was served.

Ray Easter spoke to the Camp on the Petersburg Preservation Task Force and what they are doing with the historic sites in Petersburg (Blandford Church, Centre Hill Mansion and the Siege Museum). He spoke about the upcoming Centre Hill Mansion Ghost Watch on the 26th. He also asked for volunteers to help clean up the sites and helping catalogue historical items.

1st Lt. Commander Toombs spoke on upcoming events. Commander Easter discussed our Brunswick Stew fundraiser coming up on the 21st and asked for volunteers to help cook the stew.

1st Lt. Commander Toombs gave a presentation on Yankee Terrorism during the Civil War and at 9:00 the benediction was given and the meeting adjourned.

The Old Brunswick Camp #512:February MeetingMr. Jack Marlar, former Field Representative of the National Sons of Confederate Veterans will be our guest speaker for our February 15th meeting. He will be speaking on the amazing submarine of the Confederates, The Hunley. You will not want to miss this story of amazing ingenuity by our Southern ancestors. Jack Marlar is considered be one of the very best speakers you will ever hear so make a special effort you get to this meeting. If you’re ever going to bring a friend and/or prospective member, this will be the time!

Brunswick Camp Cooking Brunswick StewThe Old Brunswick Camp will be cooking/selling Brunswick Stew on Saturday, February 18th, 2017 at Tracy Clary’s home/shop. (This will be the Saturday immediately following our February meeting) Stew will be ready for pickup at 11 AM and is still only $7 per quart. Please sell all you can as this is an important fundraiser for our camp. And don’t forget that WE NEED HELP! So please plan to come out and help stir the pot or quart up some stew. We will need help beginning around 3 or 4 AM on that Saturday morning. We also need you to report to Tracy how much you’ve sold by Sunday, Feb. 12th so he can order the proper amount of ingredients. DON’T FORGET TO CALL TRACY at 434-774-4341.

John M. Jordan Camp #581:January MeetingThe John M. Jordan Camp #581 held their monthly meeting January 23, 2017 at the World Of Sports Complex in South Boston with approximately 40 members and guests present. After the normal opening activities, an informative program was presented by Commander Burnett on the history of Berry Hill Plantation and the Bruce family as they and the plantation related to the War

7th Brigade ReportCommander W.B. (Bill) Crews - [email protected]

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Between the States. Commander Burnett's objective was to have Camp members well versed in the history of the Bruce Plantation so they as host might be in a position to help answer question for attendees of the Division Convention in April.

Convention CommitteeMembers of the Convention Committee have been meeting weekly working on details and putting together an interesting program as well as a diverse vender room. Additionally, camp has been working on the Camp's brand new website and it is almost ready to be launched. The Jordan Camp welcomes all Division members to this very special Virginia Division Convention.

Remembering Our AncestorsOn Saturday January 14th, 7th Brigade Commander Crews coordinated the recovery and repair of the grave marker of Martha Anne Puckett, widow of 1st Lt. Henry Douglas Puckett, Co I, 42nd VA Inf. who was killed at Battle of Chancellorsville. Widow Puckett's grave stone had fallen over many years ago and had been cover with leaves and debris. Pictured below are some of the descendants of Lt. Puckett, all happy to see the gravestone reset and private cemetery cleaned.

Pittsylvania Vindicators Camp #828:Outstanding Camp AwardPittsylvania Vindicators Camp #828 has already turned in an application to the Outstanding Camp Award.

Cabell-Graves Camp #1402:January MeetingOn January 26th the camp held their monthly meeting at Mary’s Dinner on Piney Forest Road in Danville Virginia. After the normal opening activities and usual business and announcements were covered, Compatriot Samuel V. Shelton was presented his Life Membership Certificate. A short presentation was then given by Commander Royce Agee on two Confederate books. Commander Agee then offered the two books as a fundraising raffle. After the raffle the meeting was adjourned.

Charlotte County Grays Camp #1964:January MeetingOur January meeting was held on January 17, 2017 at 6:30 PM at Sheldon’s. At our program we were honored to have Sharon Crockett, Regent, Red Hill Chapter of the DAR and Past Regent Patt Graves also of the Red Hill DAR. The DAR chapter has joined with The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration for the 50th anniversary of Vietnam. They thanked and honored United States military veterans who served during the Vietnam War time frame. The ladies presented 17 special lapel pins, 11 were to SCV members. It was a very nice event and I hope you were there. Three different area newspapers had the story and photo.




February MeetingOur February meeting will be held on February 21, 2017, at Sheldon’s at 6:30 PM. After the “Dutch Treat” meal and short business meeting we will have a program on Confederate history. I have not been able to confirm with our schedule speaker so I have asked our associate member Pete Pennington to be ready in case we need him to step in.

Prayers NeededWe have a member Compatriot who has serious health concerns. Please continue to pray for our sick Compatriot and remember the family as well.

Confederate Flag DayMarch 4th is SCV Headquarters’ Confederate Flag Day. This year the Virginia Division will have a program in the Confederate section at Oakwood Cemetery in Richmond. The address is 3101 Nine Mile Road, Richmond. Last year we held our own program as requested by the Virginia Division.

Ladies Of The UDCOn March 13th the H. A. Carrington ladies have invited us to their meeting at 6:30 to hear a program by Lynn Reed, 1st District Chairman, Virginia UDC, she will speak on Montgomery White Sulphur Springs Resort and Confederate Hospital. Following the WBTS it became a Resort and several Confederate Veterans reunions were held there. The local UDC chapter while doing cleanup at the cemetery decided to go one

step further and worked with Radford University to do a ground penetrating radar scan. It should be an excellent program.

Lee Jackson DayOn Jan 13 at the Lee Jackson program at the Old House of Delegates Chamber at the State Capitol in Richmond, Commander Graves placed a wreath for the camp and also read Lee’s General Order #9.

Lee Jackson Day ParadeJan 15th was the Lee Jackson Parade in Lexington. Four Charlotte Grays members and one associate member attended. Larry Hartsoe placed the wreath for the camp and all five marched in the parade. Attending were: Larry Hartsoe, George Pettee , David Moore, Stanley Foster and Randolph Gillispie.




Lee Jackson Day again!On Jan 19th two members attended the annual General Lee program in Richmond at the Confederate Chapel in honor of General Lee’s birth. David Palmer did a presentation of General Lee (in the first person). He did an excellent job and the Chapel was packed. Stanley Foster and Commander Graves attended.

Cannon SchoolOn January 28th, four of our Camp members attended cannon school in North Carolina. Attending for the first time were Dick Ellett, Harvey Wray and William Carroll, all who were certified for the first time. Stanley Foster who was already certified, attended and received another certification. If you are interest in being certified to help with our cannon the next school is in August.

Honoring Our AncestorsOn February 4th Cadet Cole Foster and Stanley Foster assisted in the cleanup project at the Toombs Cemetery in Randolph, Virginia.

Dinwiddie Grays Camp #2220:February MeetingThe Dinwiddie Grays Camp 2220 held its February meeting on the 14th at the Historic Dinwiddie Courthouse. Commander Johnny Neville called the meeting to order with Ray Reese as Adjutant and 25 people in attendance.

After the normal opening ceremonies and welcome, the special guest speaker, Compatriot Jack Malar was introduced. Compatriot Marlar presented a very informative program on Artillery considering both Confederate and Union methods. Mr. Marlar displayed an exhibit of the different types of projectiles and fuses used. The necessary progression of both fuses and projectiles was discussed. The program was enjoyed by all.

Camps in the 7th Brigade:A.P. Hill Camp #167The Old Brunswick Camp #512John M. Jordan Camp #581Armistead-Hill-Goode Camp #749Pittsylvania Vindicators Camp #828Powhatan Troop Camp #1382Cabell-Graves Camp #1402High Bridge Camp #1581Appomattox Rangers Courthouse Camp #1733Charlotte County Grays Camp #1964Dinwiddie Grays Camp #2220

Happy Birthday toConfederate Major GeneralPatrick Ronayne Cleburne

March 17th, 1828




March 02 - In the far Southwest, Confederates under the command of H. H. Sibley marched north along the Rio Grande River in their entrance into the New Mexico Territory, forcing the abandonment of Albuquerque by the federals.

March 04 - Confederate forces under H. H. Sibley take control of Santa Fe.

March 07 - The biggest battle west of the Mississippi is fought at Pea Ridge, Arkansas. Confederate American Indians fight in this battle.

March 08 - The C.S.S. Virginia begins to destroy federal vessels in the area of Hampton Roads, Virginia.

March 09 - The modern era of naval warfare begins about nine in the morning as the U.S.S. Monitor and the C.S.S. Virginia fight their legendary battle.

March 16 - Martial law is instituted in San Francisco, California.

March 18 - Confederate Cabinet changes: Judah P. Benjamin becomes Secretary of State; George W. Randolph becomes Secretary of War; and Thomas H. Watts becomes Attorney General.

March 23 - The first battle at Kernstown, Virginia, in the Shenandoah Valley marks the opening of the famous Shenandoah Valley Campaign.

March 26 - A major battle in the far Southwest would occur on March 28 at La Glorieta Pass (Pigeon's Ranch) near Santa Fe in the New Mexico Territory.

March 29 - Confederate armies of Kentucky and the Mississippi are consolidated under General Albert Sidney Johnston with General Pierre G. T. Beauregard as second in command. Corps Commanders sound like a Who's Who List: Leonidas Polk, Braxton Bragg, William J. Hardee, and George B. Crittenden. Michael Virts, 5th Brigade Commander

155 Years AgoWith Mike Virts

** March 1862 **


March 4th, 2017Confederate Flag Day


The Virginia Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans are hosting their

2017 Confederate Flag Day Celebration on Saturday March 4th, 2017 at 2:00PM in the Confederate

Section of Oakwood Cemetery.Bring your Confederate flags &

COME CELEBRATE WITH US!!





The John M. Jordan Camp # 581 is pleased to host the 2017 Virginia Division Convention and Reunion. The Convention will be held April 21-23, 2017 at the historic Berry Hill Resort and Conference Center, 3105 River Road, South Boston, Virginia 24592. Berry Hill is the ancestral home of the Bruce family with deep ties to the War between the States. The main house is considered to be one of Virginia’s finest examples of Greek Revival Architecture and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Please go to http://johnmjordanscv.org/ for registration form, schedule of events and ancestor memorial form for those who might wish to have their ancestor(s) recognized in the reunion program booklet. Please remember in order to obtain the very special rate of $89 plus taxes for lodging, you must call Berry Hill directly at 434-517-7000 and mention “SCV” Convention. For those that arrive early on Friday evening, supper is on your own. There are several fine dining options at Berry Hill you may want to consider. Information on dining options, making dinner reservations, pictures and additional information on the host venue may be found at http://www.berryhillresort.com/

Dress protocol for the convention is business attire with coat and tie preferred for gentlemen during the business session and for the banquet. Of course, as is always the case, period dress is welcomed at all convention events and activities.

We feel fortunate to be hosting the convention at such an exclusive and historic venue and have coordinated, with management, arrangements with regard to the displaying of flags of the Confederate States of America. CSA flags may be displayed in those areas (rooms) rented or contracted for the exclusive use of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Those areas and rooms are noted on the schedule of events.

Camps are welcomed to display their camp flag in the main conference room during the convention (remember to bring your stand). Compatriot Stanley Foster of the Charlotte County Grays Camp 1964 will be coordinating the color guard processional march at the opening ceremonies. If you wish to take part in the color guard, let Stanley know, telephone 434-735-8415.

All the members of the John M. Jordan Camp 581 hope you will enjoy your trip to South Boston and Halifax County and will make every effort to assist in any way possible. We look forward to seeing you in April.

Sincerely, Gerald C. Burnett, M.D.

Commander, John M. Jordan Camp #581

2017 Division Reunion



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100th Anniversaryof the

Virginia Monument in Gettysburg


Division Belt Buckles


Calendar of Confederate Events in Virginia

March 20174th: Confederate Flag Day Celebration Oakwood Cemetery, Confederate Section 1400 Hours; Hosted by the Virginia Division, SCV https://www.facebook.com/events/1840472042865847/

4th: Confederate Flag Day Celebration, 6th Brigade Russell County Public Library, 248 Main Street, Lebanon, Virginia 1200 - 1400 Hours; Hosted by the 6th Brigade, VA Division https://www.facebook.com/events/182477395569052/

April 20172nd: A.P. Hill Memorial Service (at the site of his death) 1300 Hours: 5930 Sentry Hill Ct, Petersburg, VA 23803 Hosted by: Patrick Falci with the A.P. Hill Camp #167 https://www.facebook.com/events/1182223315229069/

2nd: Headstone Dedication Service for Richard Vance Lt. Colonel Vincent A. Witcher Camp #1863, 6th Brigade Richard Vance is the Uncle to “Devil Anse” Hatfield of the

Hatfields & McCoys Legend. 1400 Hours: Collins Ridge Road, Paynesville, WV GPS Location: 37°21'09.2"N, 81°50'31.7"W

8th: Confederate History & Heritage Month Commemoration Featuring Pastor John Weaver speaking on

“Principles of Southern Secession” 10:00AM - Historic Blandford Church, Petersburg, Virginia Hosted by: A.P. Hill Camp #167 https://www.facebook.com/events/1758480854480754/


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Calendar of Confederate Events in Virginia

21st - 23rd: Virginia Division Annual Convention The Berry Hill Resort & Conference Center, 3105 River Rd, South Boston, VA 24592, USA MUST CALL FOR SCV SPECIAL ROOM RATE 434-517-7000; www.berryhillresort.com For more information, visit johnmjordanscv.org

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Auld Lang SyneBrought to you this month by:

Former SCV Chaplain-in-Chief, Pastor John Weaver

It was Winston Churchill who said: "Most people, sometime in their lives, stumble across truth. Most jump up, brush themselves off, and hurry on about their business as if nothing had happened." Unhappily, in our day and time, most people do not stumble across truth, they simply deny it, and pretend it is not even there and refuse to consider it. The same is true in regard to the Confederate battle flag. Anyone that would do minimal research could easily and readily discover the truth concerning the flag.

William Porcher Miles, chairman of the flag committee said in one paragraph in a report to congress: “The committee humbly thinks that the flag which they submit combines these requisites. It is very easy to make. It is entirely different from any national flag. The three colors of which it is composed, red white and blue, are the true Republican colors. In heraldry they are emblematic of the three great virtues, of valor, purity and truth. Naval men assure us that it can be recognized and distinguished at a great distance. The colors contrast admirably, and are lasting. In effect and appearance, it must speak for itself.” Reported by: AUSTIN STATE GAZETTE, March 23, 1861, p. 1, c. 5

William Porcher Miles was the man that designed what became known as the Confederate battle flag. His flag was designed to represent the ethnic, moral, religious and Christian foundations of the Southern people. His flag does not and did not represent humanism, rationalism or transcendentalism which were prevalent in the North. It carried a distinctively Christian symbolism. – the Saint Andrew’s Cross.

The battle flag is correctly referred to as the St. Andrew’s cross. Andrew, the first disciple of Jesus Christ, was sentenced to be crucified. Andrew asked to be crucified on an X shaped cross because he did not believe himself worthy to be crucified in the same manner as his Savior. His death on this type of cross would necessarily include more suffering since he would be tied to the cross. Andrew was 90 years old at the time of his death and he lasted for three days on the cross. The entire time he was being crucified, he was also preaching and teaching to all those who would listen. Finally, his time came when he was released from his sufferings in order to live with the Christ he had loved and served. Andrew became the patron saint of Scotland. Russia also claims him.


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Miles’ design at first was rejected in favor of the Stars and Bars. However, it was later embraced by Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard and eventually won over the hearts of the Southern people. The saltier or “X” on the Confederate battle flag is most often referred to as the Cross of St. Andrew, after the manner of the Andrew’s crucifixion. The Confederate battle flag is a Christian flag. Listen to Psalm 20:5: "We will rejoice in thy salvation and in the name of our God we will set up our banners. The Lord fulfill all thy petitions." Banners or flags then have a religious significance.

The battle flag is not a racist flag. It is not a flag of slavery. No slave ever came into this country under the Confederate battle flag. It only flew for 4 years during the war. It only came into existence after First Manassas in July of 1861. The war was not fought over slavery. Slavery became a side issue after the war began. The proof is in the Corwin Amendment. The Corwin Amendment was passed by both houses in an attempt to get the 7 seceded cotton states back into the union. The amendment reads:

“No amendment shall be made to the Constitution which will authorize or give to Congress the power to abolish or interfere, within any State, with the domestic institutions thereof, including that of persons held to labor or service by the laws of said State.”

The Corwin Amendment passed both houses of Congress as the Buchanan administration neared its end. President James Buchanan signed the amendment, despite the fact that the chief executive had no role in the amendment process. However, Buchanan left to Lincoln the responsibility of transmitting the proposed amendment to the state legislatures for ratification. In his first inaugural address, Lincoln included a section about the amendment process. In that paragraph he mentioned the Corwin amendment, although not by name:

“I understand a proposed amendment to the Constitution — which amendment, however, I have not seen — has passed Congress, to the effect that the Federal Government shall never interfere with the domestic institutions of the States, including that of persons held to service. To


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avoid misconstruction of what I have said, I depart from my purpose not to speak of particular amendments so far as to say that, holding such a provision to now be implied constitutional law, I have no objection to its being made express and irrevocable.”

In short, Lincoln simply said that the Corwin amendment confirmed the understanding he had always had about the Constitution and slavery in states where it already existed. He had “no objection” to it.

"My paramount object, is to save the Union, and not either destroy or save slavery. If I could save the Union without freeing the slaves, I would do it. If I could save the Union by freeing some and leaving others in slavery, I would do it. If I could save it by freeing all, I would do that. What I do about slavery and the colored race, I do because it helps save the Union." -- Abraham Lincoln in a letter to Horace Greeley

If the battle flag is not a symbol of racism or slavery, what does it represent? It is first a Christian flag and represent Jesus Christ and Christianity. The Confederate flag stands for individual and states rights, for volunteerism, and for Constitutional government. It stands for self-determination and freedom, for decency and the Christian ethic. It stands for the old paths and the ancient landmarks

of our American forefathers. The battle flag stands for the morality, integrity, character, decency, and the Christian faith of men like Lee, Jackson, Stuart, Kirby-Smith, and Davis. Long may these principles survive and long may that flag wave. We should honor this flag today because it honors the principles for which our forefathers fought and died – truth, liberty, freedom, right, and faith.

Pastor John Weaver


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