National Civil War Chaplains Museum relocates

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1 Volume XI. Issue 9 September B.G. Albert Pike Camp #1439 Gen Lewis A Armistead Camp #1846 Cols Lewis & Harrison Camp #1854 Gen William Steele Camp # 1857 Major Thomas J. Key Camp #1920 South Kansas Camp #2064 National Civil War Chaplains Museum relocates The National Civil War Chaplains Museum at Liberty University was recently granted a new location on campus. Occupying the former East Side Market on East Campus, the museum will take its place next to Doc s Diner, a restaurant that pays tribute to the school s founder, Dr. Jerry Falwell. The museum is currently housed in the Arthur S. DeMoss Building on the campus of Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Its current display area is limited but in the future, the museum hopes to expand into a 10,000 square foot facility. The museum exists to educate the public on the role of chaplains, priests, rabbis and religious organizations in the Civil War, as well as to provide a research facility for those studying Civil War chaplaincy. Artifacts include items from both Confederate and Union chaplains. The grand opening is set for Dec. 1. The role of Civil War chaplains has been so grossly underestimated, if not ignored, as to be one of the great sadnesses of Civil War history, said James I. Robertson, Jr., Alumni Distinguished Professor of History at Virginia Tech and a member of the museum foundation s Board of Advisors. I think this museum will be a fitting and appropriate memorial to 3,000 men who truly followed Saint Paul," he said. "They kept the faith and fought the good fight It reminds us of our spiritual background and that in itself is worthy of remembrance because any nation that loses sight of its past can never have a vision of the future. The mission of the National Civil War Chaplains Museum is to educate the public about the role of chaplains, priests, and rabbis, and religious organizations in the Civil War; to promote the continuing study of the many methods of dissemination of religious doctrine and moral teachings during the War; to preserve religious artifacts; and to present interpretive programs that show the influence of religion on the lives of political and military personnel. those who fought and died alongside us? It's time that we honor those who fought alongside us long ago, just as I hope we someday honor my Iraqi brothers who fought alongside me. visit INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. Chaplains Museum Relocates 2,3. Commander s Corner 4. Around the Division 5. Recruitment 6. Oakwood Cemetery 7.8. September Obituaries 9. Cmdr. Edwin Kennedy Letter 10. Humor, Camp Information 1

2 The following is a letter received from Clint E Lacy, Press Officer for the Col. John T. Coffee Camp #1934 Missouri Division. Dear SCV members, The Missouri Sons of Union Veterans is planning on placing a monument at the Battle of Lexington State Historic Site in Lexington Missouri. The monument, which was funded by the sale of a 19Th century book in which the author refers to Missourians as "Pukeites", is to be made of African stone in tribute to Colonel Mulligen's "Irish Brigade" whom they say were "defending" Lexington and fighting against slavery. The truth of the matter is that while Mulligen's were indeed brave soldiers, they were recent immigrants to America recruited in Chicago. Their motivation for joining the Union army was more likely monetary than emancipation. Representative Ike Skelton is scheduled to speak at this event which is to be held at the Battle of Lexington State Historic Site on September 26, Please write Representative Skelton and ask him not to attend this event and request his help stopping the placement of the monument, based on the historic inaccuracies that the Missouri SUV and their proposed monument perpetrates. Remember, we get the best results if we are Respectful and Polite. Attached to this are two letters that you can use as examples. One was penned by Retired Colonel Edward Kennedy who is an SCV member from the Steele Camp in Kansas (Posted on Page 9). We must act quickly if we are to have a chance in stopping this desecration of hallowed ground. Below is the contact information for Rep. Skelton: Washington, DC Office Congressman Skelton's address: Congressman Ike Skelton U..S. House of Representatives 2206 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC Telephone: Your Obedient Servant, Clint E. Lacy Press Officer, Col. John T. Coffee Camp #1934 Sons of Confederate Veterans

3 My Fellow Compatriots, The letters from Compatriot Clint E. Lacy and Commander Edwin Kennedy is what the SCV is all about. Standing up for certainties and defending what is rightfully ours in heritage by way of our ancestors. Some of our members are very talented with pen and paper. In as much they have a talent in describing not only their own feelings but also the feelings of many others in their words. Lt. Col. (ret) Edwin Kennedy. Commander of the General William Steele Camp is one of these men with such a gift. (See letter on Page 9) I am also well aware of several other members within the Division that are also gifted with writing skills such as editorials or columns in defense of Southern Ancestry. I would like to chall>åge these members to write Congressman Ike Skelton describing their own disappointment on the ongoing matter of these historic inaccuracies and also encourage Congressman Skelton to not attend this event. As Compatriot Lacy stated, when defending our rights and Southern Ancestry we must always remember to act respectful and polite rather than ranting and raving. When addressing a group or crowd in person we must always dress ourselves appropriately. Wearing a suit, dress coat, tie is a strong supporting start. We need to appeal to those individuals who see the members of the SCV as nothing more than a bunch of rednecks in t-shirts, blue jeans, and ball cap. I must admit that I as well as anyone find humor in seeing comics and hearing jokes about southern rednecks. Nevertheless, there is a time and a place when we need to let others know that we are not the stereotyped individuals portrayed in these jokes and photographs, but rather intelligent, well educated individuals, with a pride in our ancestry much stronger than they could ever imagine. Some of our members may not feel that they are as artistic with pen and paper as others within our numbers. These same individuals can answer the call of our charge in many other ways within the Division and Confederation. Sometimes it s not the words that are spoken but the number of people standing behind the individual giving the address. Showing support in numbers is also so very important in getting the very important message across to those who sill do not understand what our ancestors fought the ultimate fight to protect. The Kansas Division participates in many different activities including parade settings in several different vicinities through out the state of Kansas. Many of these camps ask for volunteers to either march with a group or drive a vehicle for a float. Volunteer work is needed in restoration of historic places such as Mine Creek Battle field, cemetery work, and so much more. The Kansas Division Project Locate Committee also needs volunteers in areas such as photographing graves in rural areas, looking up obituaries on several of the veterans and assisting the Camp delegates in their work in research for the men listed on the PL site. If interested please contact the project Locate delegate of your camp to find out what you can do to help preserve our ancestors memories. If these suggestions are not your particular strong point but would still like to show your Confederate pride and participate in the cause. Perhaps just working at a Recruitment table at a gun show, history setting, or veteran day activity in your area is what you re looking for. For years, I have found enjoyment in setting up my reenactment gear, and presenting lectures to school groups, scout units, as well as being present at the Kansas History center in Topeka on Kansas Day. Showing and teaching the youth, the very same ones that yearn for the truth and can still understand and relate to visual aids. Showing them just what our ancestors endeavored both in dress and what they ate during the War of Northern aggression. If you would like to show support for your ancestors and your southern heritage but are not sure what can be done. Contact your Camp Commander and ask what you can do to assist your camp or one of our other camps within the Kansas Division. There is plenty of work for everyone to do. Who knows, you may find your calling. Your Obedient Servant Denver L Erickson Kansas Division Commander 3

4 May Meeting Agendas B.G. Albert Pike Camp # 1439 September 12 th No Report Lewis A. Armistead Camp # 1847 September 12 th Richard Scott Price Price s 1864 raid Col s Lewis & Harrison Camp #1854 September 19th James Speicher Gen Robert E Lee His First Month In Command William Steele Camp# 1857 September 8th No Report Maj. Thomas J. Key Camp # 1920 September 3rd Celebrating the 100 th B-Day of Compatriot Loren Lundy DVD program on the history of the Camp, B-Day Cake South Kansas Camp # 2064 September 10 th Robert E. Lee Francis, Jr Battle of Moorfield, WV. Starting this month, we will be updating our Division web site to include our new members and their ancestors. We will also be adding an event calendar to keep our members better informed of events within the Division and the Confederacy as a whole. Congratulations to Kevin Ivey as new Camp Cmdr. And Jeff Parks as 2 nd Lt Cmdr. For South Kansas Camp. Up coming Events B.G. Albert Pike Camp # 1439 Lewis A. Armistead Camp # 1847 Col s Lewis & Harrison Camp #1854 William Steele Camp# 1857 Scott Allan Porter Transfer from Camp 1920 PVT. William Franklin Porter Co. H, 7 Ark Cav (Hills Regiment) Maj. Thomas J. Key Camp # 1920 South Kansas Camp # 2064 Britt G. Pate PVT. Jesse Pate Co. A, 29TH N.C. Infantry Regiment Scott Price will speak at the Salina Civil War Roundtable on Sept 03. On all the officers who served at that post form 1854 to 1861 then met again at Gettysburg. The Topic Title is Fort Riley at Gettysburg He will include Gen George Armstrong Custer since he was assigned to Fort Riley after the war but did engaged Jeb Stuarts men on July 03, 1863 He will also speak at the Fort Osage Frontier Military Post Historical Conference in September. His Topic will be entitled Early fort Riley and its affect on the Frontier. Key CampLiving history in Leavenworth on Saturday September 12. Usual stuff plus cannon to fire to start 10K race. Cmdr Speicher will be the speaker at the Missouri Division, UDC Convention History Dinner in Kansas City on Saturday 26 September. "The Tale of Two Soldiers". Key Camp Marching in DeSoto Days Festival parade on Saturday 5 September. Theme is "Honoring ALL American veterans." Hope to have people in uniform representing Rev War, both sides of Civil War, Spanish- American War, WWI, WWII, and Vietnam. Cannon on trailer as the float. For Information Added To This Page. Please Contact the Division News Letter Editor No Later Than One Week Before Publication at derickson18@cox.net To Assure Printing. 4

5 If you have an article you would like printed in the News Letter. Contact Newsletter Editor at Editing may be done in the sence of letter size and extraction of some pictures depending on the size. Be a Recruiter and help gain membership in a Confederate organization Be assured there are numerous benefits to being a member of the SCV. Chief among them is the pride you will feel from being a member of the oldest, most creditable, and best-known confederate hereditary organization in existence. The sons of confederate Veterans was formed in 1896 back in a time when it was nothing unusual to see confederate veterans in the streets of Americas towns and cities Proudly remembering and celebrating their confederate heritage until that time the 18 veterans of the war came together as members of the United confederate Veterans. The SCV was formed, as a direct Arror to the United Confederate Veterans the First Commander in Chief was Jeb Stuart Jr. The Son of Confederate cavalry hero Major General Jeb Stuart. The SCV Exist to preserve the History and legacy of its heroes so future generations can understand the events and circumstances that motivated our ancestors to resist tyranny and fight for Southern independence just as their ancestors did when they fought the British. The SCV is not affiliated with any other group and rejects any group whose actions tarnishes or distorts the image of the Confederate soldier or his reason for fighting. If you know of someone who may be a descendent of a confederate Veteran, and do not feel you are knowledgeable enough to recruit them properly. Contact The Division Brigade Commanders for Assistance. The Border Brigade Under the Command of Robert Super (785) The Indian Brigade under the Command of Heath Booth (316) Kansas Division Color/Honor Guard Available Compatriot Gerald V. Spaur of the BG Albert Pike Camp #1439 is suited and ready for the occasion. Gerald is prepared for the opportunity to be present as a Color Guard for your event, or to take on the responsibility of Honor Guard for the passing of a family member, friend or compatriot where an honor Guard is needed. Gerald will go anywhere in Kansas and be available for any and all Military services for compatriots, family members, and friends. Feel free to contact Gerald at 2947 Walnut Wichita Kansas Phone:

6 SCV Virginia Division receives exclusive responsibility of maintaining the 10 acres of grounds in the Confederate section of Oakwood Cemetery. At the 2009 National Reunion in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Commander-in- Chief Chuck McMichael and Virginia Division Cmdr. John Sawyer signed the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Sons of Confederate Veterans and the City of Richmond. This agreement does not transfer the deed or title to Oakwood Cemetery - Confederate Section to the SCV, but it will give the Virginia Division the sole authority to place upright markers for each Confederate Veteran buried there and improvements or markers of any kind. The Virginia Division will also have the exclusive responsibility of maintaining the 10 acres of grounds in the Confederate section of Oakwood Cemetery. After returning from the National Reunion, Cmdr. Sawyer dropped off the signed MOA to Attorney Pat McSweeney who will obtain the necessary signatures from the officials of the City of Richmond. Once the MOA is signed by city officials, the SCV will then have the authority to proceed with ordering VA upright markers. According to the MOA, the upright stones must be installed in an orderly manner, row by row, section by section, and not in a random fashion. The small numbered markers will be retained, straightened, and incorporated into the final placement of the upright markers. It is our hope to order approximately 75 upright stones per month and install them. The names of each group of stones will be placed on this Web site, sent out on the Virginia Courier, and placed in the Confederate Veteran Magazine. The names of the first group of stones is currently being verified before they are listed but should be posted shortly. Donations are now being accepted to assist with the restoration project and general improvements at this historical site. Please make checks payable to: Oakwood Restoration Fund P.O. Box 114 Beaverdam, VA

7 Topeka Capitol Journal September 17, 1904 The arrangements for the funeral of George B. Payne will not be made till relatives arrive from the south. A son and daughter are expected today. George B. Payne was born in Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky. June 17, 1848, died in Topeka September 15, He received a common school education and entered the Confederate Army in 1861, Company I. Fourth Kentucky Cavalry at the age of 12. In 1862 he was transferred to John C, Breckinridge s command, with which he served as courier until the close of the war. He was with John H. Morgan in the raid through Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. He saw Morgan die in the fight at Greenville, Tenn. Mr. Payne was wounded. He came to Kansas in 1865 locating in Shawnee county. Two years later he went back to entucky where he raised a family. With his wife and children he moved to Topeka in 1888, residing here till his death. Mr. Payne came from fighting stock. His great grandfather, Colonel William Payne, once knocked GeorgeWashington down in a quarrel they had at Alexandria, Va. during the Revolutionary war. Later Washington, a Colonel then, admitted that he was in the wrong, and the two men became fast friends. Colonel Payne was a pallbearer at Washington s funeral. The Lakin Independent Sept 8, 1916 Death of A. A. G. Stayton A. A. G. Stayton, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Kearny County, died early Saturday morning, at his late home near Hartland. He took suddenly sick at the supper table Friday evening and a physician was called in. Everything was done to prolong his life. A. A. G. Stayton was born in Nashville, Tn., March 20, 1832 and died at his home near Hartland, Kansas September 2, 1916, aged 84 years, 5 months and 12 days.. The deceased moved to Jackson County, Mo., in 1836, and came to Kansas in 1881, where he resided until the time of his death. He was married to Miss Eliza Jane Fugate, in Cass County, Mo., June 15, 1855, so that for more than 61 years he and his wife had walked the path of life together. When at the age of seventeen the spirit of adventure so overcame him that he obtained a position with a merchants overland freight company between Independence, Missouri and Santa Fe, New Mexico, and for three years followed the Santa Fe Trail between these two points. In 1851 the California gold fever caught him and he joined an overland expedition for the land of gold. After a three year's residence there, during which time he accumulated quite a sum of money for a young man, his mother wrote for him to come home to accompany her and two brothers across the plains. When all was about ready his mother changed her mind and wanted him to marry and till the farm. At the breaking out of the civil war he joined the Sixteenth Missouri Confederate Cavalry; was soon after commissioned captain and sent to Mattamoras, Mexico to buy supplies for the Confederate army. He made three trips during the war and his captaincy. In July '81 he moved to Hartland, his late home. The funeral was held at the home at 2 o'clock,, the Rev. A.M. Gibbons Officiating. Burial was made in the Lakin Cemetery. J.J. Nash was the undertaker. The Oskaloosa Independent 2 Oct Page 8 column 7 Death of Wieland, Thomas Thos. Wieland was born in Switzerland, Aug. 22, 1824, and came to this country at the age of 24 years. He settled near Winchester, Va., and served 3 years in the Confederate army, a portion of the time as an officer. He married and raised a large family, nearly all of whom have preceded im to the grave. In his earlier life he was a member of the Presbyterian church. In 1870 the family came to Ozawkie, where the mother of his children passed away in He was married the second time to Mrs. Howard Seales, who survives him. A kindly man, modest in deportment, fair and upright in his dealings with men, diligent in business, a kind, tender husband and parent, not given to censure, he lived a long life, highly regarded by all who knew him. He died suddenly in Meriden, Kans., Sept. 25, 1908, aged 84 years, 4 months and 3 days. Funeral services in Ozawkie Sept. 28, by the writer, assisted by Rev. G. M. Huffman, D. D., pastor of U. B. church. Many people were present. The sorrowing friends have the sympathy of all. Interment was made in the Ozawkie cemetery. 7

8 PIONEER KANSAN. DEAD E. L. Shumate. Passed Away Year by year, some one or more, from. the band of primitive settlers follows on in the footsteps of our fallen neighbor and friend. It has been appointed unto men once to die, and in obedience to this inexorabi law E. L. Shumate has gone from us. Mortality in its march to eternity must walk the ways of the earth, and when the end is reached, these stands the open grave. No" power nor wisdom devised by the law of man can stay the hand of death. Though human passions were instinct. and men were guileless as the flowers of the field, the conflict would still go on, death would reap its accustomed 'harvest, and prove to us that after all "Life's but a walking shadow." Edmund Leach Shumate was born in Monroe county, West Virginia, May 24, 1846, and died at Eskridge, Kansas, September 23, 1915, at the ago of 69 years, 3 months and 29 days. On Monday evening, September 20, Mr. Shumate went home feeling bad. 'The next day ho did not feel well so stayed in the house. Tuesday evening his son, W. C. Shumate,.went over and ask him to go over to his house and stay until he got to feeling better. He walked over to his son's house where he was under the doctors care and was well cared for. He did not seem to get along very well, and while he was confined to the house he did not seem to be very sick. On Thursday morning September 23. he got up early, as was his custom, and, was feeling much better. He told Mrs. W. C. Shumate that ho felt like he was going to be able to eat something that day as he was feeling much bettor. Ho went into the living room and turned off the electric light so that the light would not bother his son who was resting on a lounge. Ho drank.a cup of coffee, and then set down in a rocking chair by the fire In the kitchen. A few moments later his son, W. C. 'Shumate, heard a sound as of a deep breath and on going Into the kitchen thought his father had fallen asleep in his chair. He went over to him, took hold of his arm and said "are you going to sleep here?' but there was no response. A few Minutes after sitting down in the chair Mr. Shumate had calmly closed his eyes, a kind and loving spirit had leaped from earth's environments into the arms of death On January 3, 1867, Mr. Shumate was united in marriage to Miss Martha Peters, In West Virginia. To this union were born three children, Annie, who died in 1893, Robert, who passed away in 1906, and W. C. Shumate of this city. His faithful and beloved,wife departed this life in W. C. Shumate is now the'ënly one of the' family left. E. L Shumate came to Kansas in 1869, settling in Doniphan county. Later he came to Wabaunsee county. and continued to reside; in and near Eskridge since that time. He 'had a beautiful little home all fixed up: in good shape but did not get to enjoy it very long. He leaves one son, two brothers and three sisters, and three grand-daughters, with other relatives, and many friends to mourn hls death. Mr. Shumate was a man of good habits, a loving husband, a kind and indulgent father and true to his friends. Mr. Shumate possessed the elements of true manhood, charitable in thought Word and deed, conscious of his own integrity, firm In devotion to his conception of justice and right, warm in his friendships, frank in his greetings and faithful to every trust. He was neither aggressive or hostile. His was a cheerful and kindly nature that revealed a tender and manly heart that beat for all manhood, he would. not knowingly cause a pain or sorrow, but was rather the bearer of the olive branch, the one that sought to disseminate the healing tide that flows from the fountain of benevolence and peace, and now that his work on earth is done, sweet recollections of his good cheer and friendly greetings must always remain to those who knew him as a personal friend. A. large number of relatives, and friends gathered Saturday afternoon to pay their last respects to one they all loved. The funeral services were 'held at the Methodist church, conducted by the Rev.. W.H. Layton; The Masonic Lodge, of which Mr. Shumate was a member, took charge from the church. and held services at the grave led by the Rev. Layton. The Eastern Star Chapter was also in attendence. Several Masonic brethren came up from Harveyville, and also a delegation from Burlingame Royal Arch Chapter. We join the many friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved son and other relatives. Wm. Buckles Dies Wm. Buckles died in the Mason s home in Wichita, Monday night, aged 86 years. Born and reared in Kentucky, he served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He was a loyal citizen, and always sat with the G.A.R. s, by invitation, at Decoration Day. He married in Kentucky and about 60 years ago he and his bride came to Kansas. Mrs. Buckles died about 20 years ago. A son, Asa Buckles, died about 25 years ago. Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Lou Cecil, a granddaughter, Mrs. Clarence Williams, and a great grandson Arthur Lee Williams, all of St. Louis. WILLIAM G. BUCKLES, farmer, Section 12, P. O. Muscotah, was born August 10, 1847, in Russell County, Va. He served nearly one year in the Rebellion as a soldier of the Confederate army, and was first in State Militia, and afterwards transferred to regular service in the Thirty-fourth Volunteer Cavalry. At the close of the war he returned to his home in Virginia, and August 3, 1869, was married to Miss Malinda J. Routh. In the spring of the year following, Mr. Buckles emigrated to Kansas, settling in Grasshopper Township, Atchison County, and commenced farming. In 1874 he removed to the farm which he now owns, and two years later purchased it. His family contains two children - Becca Lou and Asa A. 8

9 LtCol (ret) Edwin L. Kennedy, Jr th Street Leavenworth, Kansas August 2009 Dear Representative Skelton, We've met several times over the years when I was teaching Army JROTC. You were kind enough to meet with my cadets and be photographed with them at Lexington when we went on the Wentworth battlefield tours. Our JROTC WWII color guard supported the ceremony at Missouri City about ten years ago when you were there with the representatives from Luxembourg. I am retired from the Army now but my last active duty assignment was teaching graduate history at the Command and General Staff College. I was the senior officer of the staff ride team where I led numerous staff rides to battlefields around the country. I frequently took our students to War Between the States battlefields to study the operations and tactics associated with them. I taught the War Between the States elective to the International Officer students prior to their visit to Gettysburg. Over the years I have taught secondary school, university undergraduate level and finally graduate level history. I still do this and will be a guest lecturer for the 75th Infantry (Ranger) Regiment staff ride to Lawrence in September regarding guerilla war in the 1860s along the Missouri-Kansas border. The reason I tell you this is that it has come to my attention that the Missouri Sons of Union Veterans will emplace a monument at Lexington in September. That is not the problem. We applaud any commemoration of battlefields as part of our national preservation activities. What is the problem is that the monument has outright false information on it that imputes those of Southern heritage in Missouri. There is enough bad history being propagated as numerous recent articles cite without a permanent monument being erected on a battlefield that should educate, not misinform, the public. I know from your talks at the Army staff college that you yourself are a historian of the war. Better than most people you know that the war did not begin strictly over slavery. There were many reasons. Wars are not so simple. I have yet to find a period recruiting poster that encourages northern volunteers with the promise that they were fighting against slavery. Rather, the posters exhort Northerners to "Save the Union". The battle at Lexington occurred two years before slavery became a significant issue with the publishing of the Emancipation Proclamation. To tie the Federal troops at Lexington in 1861 to the issue of freeing the slaves is disingenuous and dishonest. The Federal commander, Colonel James Mulligan, commanded a force largely made up of recent Irish immigrants. These men were not from Missouri. They were recruited in Illinois. They had no ties to Missouri. They were in Lexington because the Federals sent them there, not because of altruistic reasons. I suspect one would be very hard-pressed to find a single abolitionist among their ranks. Ironically, the Irish exhibited some of the most rabidly racist attitudes of any Northerners during the war. One week after the battle at Gettysburg a number of Federal units were diverted from Meade's army to New York City. The reason -- - to put down draft and race riots. In excess of twenty blacks were lynched in New York during the riots. The reason the blacks were lynched is that they were deemed to be economic competitors by the recent Irish immigrants. The Irish thought freed slaves posed a direct threat to their low-paying jobs. It is inconceivable that the Irish immigrants that lynched blacks in New York would consider ending slavery to be an important enough issue to fight over. Period writings back this view. Putting the interpretive plaque on the rock imported from Africa is an example of revisionist history. We are teaching the wrong lessons and imposing modern interpretations on past events based on convoluted, politically correct, and absolutely false reasons. What rock the SUV wishes to use is up to them, however, to tell the public that the Irish soldiers were fighting against slavery is just plain false. It is bad history without substantive evidence to support it. It will become "fact" if put into stone --- literally. That should not be our battlefields are used for. I am asking that you not sanction this event in Lexington by attending it. In fact, I would respectfully request that you ask the SUV to reconsider placing a monument with a provocative and incorrect plaque on a state battlefield. This unfortunately, will establish a precedent that allows any group to put up misleading and false information under the guise of honoring veterans. Educating ought to be one of our goals, not dumbing-down an already complex conflict and making the reasons for fighting simplistically simple. Sincerely, Edwin L. Kennedy, Jr Lt. Col. US Army (ret) 9

10 Hang Gliding A few Virginia boys were up in the Blue Ridge hang gliding one day when a couple of yankees came along. "What are youse guys doing," they asked. "Hang gliding," replied one of the Southern boys. "Want to give it a try." "Well maybe... but I've never done it before," volunteered one of the yankees. The Virginians assured the yank that there was nothing to it. So they hooked him up, waited on the right wind, and off he went, sailing over the valley just as pretty as you please. About this time a couple of good ole boys are in the valley hunting. One of them looks up and exclaims, "Bubba, look up yonder at that thing!" Squinting against the sunlight Bubba sees it and then lets go with a couple rounds. "Did you get em?" asks the first hunter. Bubba squirts out a stream of tobacco juice. "Naw, but I made it drop that damn yankee." Things a True Southerner Knows: 1. The difference between a hissie fit and a conniption. 2. You should never lend your tools, pick-up, or gun to nobody. 3. What general direction Cattywumpus is. 4. That "gimme sugar" don't mean "pass me the sugar." 5. That when somebody's "fixin" to do something, it won't be long. 6. How good a cold grape Nehi and cheese crackers are at a country store. 7. Ain't nobody's biscuits like Grandma's biscuits! 8. A belt serves a greater purpose than holding Daddy's pants up 9. Real gravy don't come from the store. 10. When "by and by" is. 11. How to handle their "pot likker". 12. The difference between "pert near" and "a right far piece." 13. The differences between a redneck, a good ol' boy, and white trash. 14. At one point learned what happens when you swallow tobacco juice. 15. Rocking chairs and swings with an old person in them are history lessons. 16. You may wear long sleeves, but you should always roll 'em up past the elbows. CAMP MEETINGS GEN. ALBERT PIKE CAMP #1439 MAJOR THOMAS J. KEY CAMP #1920 LOCATION: Ryan s Steak House LOCATION: Zarda Bar-B-Q 3323 North Rock Road. Wichita, Kansas W 87 th St. Lenexa, Kansas. DATE: Second (2 ND ) Saturday each month DATE: First (1 st ) Thursday each month TIME: 11:30 am fellowship 12:30 Meeting TIME: 6:30 pm. fellowship, 7:00pm. Meeting COLONELS LEWIS & HARRISON CAMP #1854 SOUTH KANSAS CAMP #2064 LOCATION: Westside Christian Church, LOCATION: Rockwell Branch Library Meeting 432 SW Lindenwood, Topeka, Kansas E 9 th Street, Wichita, Kansas. DATE: Third (3 rd ) Thursday each Month DATE: Second 2 nd Thursday each Month TIME: 19:00hrs. TIME: 6:00 pm. GEN. LEWIS A. ARMISTEAD CAMP #1847 GEN. WILLIAM STEELE CAMP #1857 LOCATION: Public Library Technical Conference Ctr. Rm. LOCATION: Village Square Restaurant. 301 East Elm, Salina, Ks. Leavenworth, Ks. DATE: Second (2 nd ) Saturday each Month DATE: Second (2 nd ) Thursday each Month TIME 1:00-1:30 fellowship, 1:00-2:30 Meeting TIME: 6:00 pm. Fellowship 7:00 pm. Meeting 10

11 The Kansas Division Sons of Confederate Veterans 190 NW Hawthorn St. Topeka, Kansas COMPATRIOT 11