SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS

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1 The Knoxville Guard December 2013 A Publication of the SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS Longstreet Zollicoffer Camp #87 Knoxville, Tennessee Vaughn Hickman, Editor vhickman35@tds.net H: C: Camp #87 Officers Commander Scott Hall 1ST Lt. Commander... Earl Smith 2nd Lt. Commander...Arthur Harris 3rd Lt. Commander...Richard Scott Adjutant/Treasurer John Hitt Chaplain...Rick Doughty Judge Advocate...Scott Hall Sgt. at Arms. Stuart Ulseth Quartermaster...Bill Bolt Publicity Director Randy Tindell Program Chairman....Sam Miller Hunley Program Director...David Lewis Surgeon.....Larry Wolfe Scrapbook..Sam Forrester Webmaster...Dave Jones Camp Genealogist Ron Jones Newsletter Editor..Vaughn Hickman-Sam Miller Camp Meeting Schedule for 2014 Jan 19, East TN Historical Society, 2:00 p.m. Feb. 18, Crescent Bend, 7:00 P.M. Mar 15, Confederate Memorial Hall Clean-up, 9:00 am Apr 13, Ramsey House, 2:00 p.m. May 10, Mabry-Hazen Clean-up Day, 9:00 a.m. June 8, Ramsey House, 2:00 P.M. July 15, Confederate Memorial Hall, 7:00 p.m. Aug 17, Ramsey House Event Schedule for 2014 Jan 25, Lee-Jackson Celebration, 6:00 p.m. Mar 1(?), Spring Shoot-out TBD Apr 6-7, UDC 89 Spring Tours, TBD Apr 11-13, TN Div. Reunion, Union City May TBD, Athens Camp Event, TBD May TBD, Ramsey House Weekend, TBD May TBD, Dollywood Parade, TBD May 31, Confederate Memorial Day, 10:00 a.m. June 13-14, Secret City Festival, TBD July 16-19, SCV Nat l Reunion, Charleston, SC Meet Our New Member Michael A. Dunaway in honor of his g-g-g-uncle,pvt. David Lewis Trundle, Co. E, 12 th Georgia Cavalry. Commander s Letter I accept the charge of Steven D. Lee that it is my duty to see that the true history of the South is presented to future generations. Having been born and raised in the South, and having studied the history of the War Between the States, the history of our country, and the events leading up to the War, I become more convinced each day of the need Richard Hatten--Teaching to satisfy our duty to present the true history of the South and of the Confederacy to future generations. Plus, we re having a great time accomplishing the task at Camp 87. We have a brand new year to continue our efforts as a Camp. With each day, the work of members, the events which emphasize the need for Camp 87, and the fun we have John A. Emison working with the 1

2 Camp demonstrate the positive impact upon the community and our members. Going into this New Year, we continue our efforts, but will increase our contributions to the Cause. Marching forward, the Camp s most critical and significant event is upon us. The Lee-Jackson Celebration is January 25th. Most importantly, please make every effort to attend and bring friends and family to our formal recognition of the birthdays of two great Confederates. The Celebration is a great opportunity for each of us to bring a friend or acquaintance who might be interested in joining the Charge. As Commander, I ask that you come join us in the campaign to present the true history of the South and of the Confederacy to future generations. It was a noble cause; we cannot afford to lose the history and the lessons learned. In preparation for the year, we will meet January 19th at the East Tennessee Historical Museum to plan for our future and to learn from our trusted Adjutant, John C. Hitt. Adjutant Hitt will present Love, War and Tragedy at this month s meeting. Come help us solve the mystery. If you purchase an ancestor ad for the L-J Celebration, send your info to Earl Smith and your money to John Hitt. The ads are due by Monday, January 20, As always, I thank you for allowing me to serve as Camp Commander. Scott D. Hall, Camp 87 Commander It Happened in 1863 December 1, 1863 In a letter to Pres. Jefferson Davis, Gen. Braxton Bragg admitted that he (and Davis) erred in leaving him in command after Chickamauga. December 2, 1863 In late November 1863, Meade attempted to steal a march through the Wilderness and strike the right flank of the Confederate army south of the Rapidan River. Maj. Gen. Jubal A. Early in command of Ewell's Corps marched east on the Orange Turnpike to meet the advance of William French s III Corps near Payne s Farm. Carr s division (US) attacked twice. Johnson s division (CS) counterattacked but was scattered by heavy fire and broken terrain. After dark, Lee withdrew to prepared field fortifications along Mine Run. The next day the Union army closed on the Confederate position. Skirmishing was heavy, but a major attack did not materialize. Meade concluded that the Confederate line was too strong to attack and withdrew to north of the Rapidan during the night of December 1-2, ending the brief Mine Run Campaign in Virginia December 3, 1863 James Longstreet began a two-day withdrawal from Knoxville to Greeneville following the Siege of Knoxville. December 6, 1863 William Tecumseh Sherman entered Knoxville, formally ending the siege. December 8, 1863 Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction offered a full pardon to any Southerner who participated in the rebellion as long as they took a "prescibed oath." Confederate soldiers referred to it as Swallowing the Elephant. December 8, 1863 Confederate senator Henry S. Foote of Mississippi severely criticized President Jefferson Davis for both his military and civilian policies. December 9-14, 1863 Battle of Bean s Station. On 10 December General Shackelford, commanding the Union cavalry, was already at Bean's Station leading the advance of a force under General Parke. Longstreet spotted an opportunity to defeat part of the Union army, and began to move back down the Holston valley. On 13 December Shackelford wrote back to General Parke, suggesting that the infantry be marched up to support him. Parke agreed, and ordered a detachment of infantry to march to Shackelford's support on the following morning. The next day the fighting began at about 2 p.m. when the Confederate cavalry encountered the Union pickets about three miles east of Bean's Station. This soon developed in a general engagement, with Brigadier General A. Gracie's brigade in the forefront on the Confederate side. The Union cavalry was slowly forced back. McLaw's division managed to get around the Union left flank, and as darkness fell the Confederate forces were in occupation of Bean's Station. The fighting had been fierce, with around 700 Union and 900 Confederate killed and wounded. December 9, 1863 Gen. Ambrose Burnside was relieved of command (Department of the Ohio). December 9, 1863 Unhappy with proposals from the mint director, Salmon Chase recommended the words "In God We Trust" be added to the design of the new one, two and threepenny coins. December 16, 1863 Gen. Joe Johnston was ordered to take command of the Army of Tennessee from Gen. Braxton Bragg in Dalton, Georgia December 22, 1863 Gen. Leonidas Polk was ordered to take command of the Army of Mississippi. 2

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5 ANNOUNCING... 21st Annual ROBERT E. LEE and STONEWALL JACKSON BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION DATE: Saturday, January 25, 2014 HOST: Longstreet-Zollicoffer Camp # 87 Sons of Confederate Veterans Knoxville, Tennessee TIME: Doors open 6 p.m. for Social Hour; Buffet Supper at 7 p.m. LOCATION: The Foundry on the World s Fair Site DRESS: COST: Period Dress or Business Attire $30 per person; $15 children 12 and under (Price includes door prize tickets) PROGRAM: Lee s Christian Faith and Devotion to Duty Presented by Rev. Dr. W. Herman White, Chaplain N.C. Div. SCV Dr. White has a BA, MA, Doctorate in Ministry, and an Honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Southwestern Bible College & Seminary. He is the pastor of Archdale Holiness Church of God, past Chaplain of the Army of Northern Virginia, past Commander of the Lt. F. C. Frazier Camp #668 in High Point, N. C. and has been Chaplain of Camp #668 for the past 16 years. Dr. White has earned the Reverend J. William Jones Award for Christian Service as well as numerous other SCV, ANV, N. C. Division, Pt. Lookout POW Descendants, and UDC awards. Well known as a speaker across the South, and he is a regular speaker in the Sam Davis Youth Camp each summer, and has spoken at the Lee/Jackson History Symposium in Lexington, Va., as well as in the SCV National Chaplain s Conference. He is a Real Grandson and honors his father, the late Real Son David Walter White, and grandfather, Pvt. David Edward White, Co G, 21st NC Regt, and by extension, all the great heroes of the South for the great heritage that they passed down to us. Make your reservations soon and help Camp 87 Celebrate the Sesquicentennial with this great event. RESERVATIONS: Reservations are required! Seating is limited. All reservations and must be received by Wednesday, January 22, Ancestor Ads must be received by Monday, January 20, 2013 NO RESERVATIONS CAN BE ACCEPTED UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. Please send all payments to: LEE-JACKSON DINNER SCV Camp #87 P. O. BOX 943 KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE QUESTIONS? Scott Hall: Brian Fox: John Hitt: CONTACT: Ron Jones: Earl Smith:

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