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The
PALMETTO PARTISAN
The Voice of the South Carolina Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans
Volume 15
Number 3
August. 1994
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• Reward offered by SCV
Confederate cavalry veteran William Monroe Buff died on December 15, 1920 and was buried in what now Is a partially hidden and overgrown ceme- tery In Lexington County, SC. On the weekend of July 18, 1994, his grave was opened and his coffin apparently was dismantled. His remains are said not to have been In the coffin at the time of Its disinterment.
On July 11, 199*. Kenneth J. Smith, an employee of Manuel Forest Products in Swansea, SC, was laying off a tract of land In preparation for timber cutting, when he discovered the hidden, over- grown cemetery. At that time, the grave was intact. He returned a week later and found the grave opened, as well as a partial opening of an adjacent grave. There were no coffin or remains, Just a shovel and some burnt candles. He reported the Incident to the Lexing- ton Co. Sheriff's Department.
After digging Into the case, Investiga- tors with that agency have arrested Max Perkins Gantt of West Columbia and charged him with the misdemeanor of destruction of a grave. Gantt has been released on $5,000 bond. It Is believed that he had a female accom- plice who has not been charged as yet.
While artifact hunting Initially was belie- ved to be the motive, it now Is thought that Gantt was searching for coffin nails of the period, which are used In some
witchcraft rituals. This would explain the presence of candles, which are burnt at the graveslte to provide protection while opening the grave. (Since the candles were not consumed completely during the incident, It can be presumed that only partial protection was provided, allowing for the arrest). Gantt states that there were no remains or artifacts in the coffin at the time of the Incident, a point not believed by Investigators. Forenslcs tests have indicated that at least bones would have been present, disputing Gantt's statements. Additional details of the condition of the graveslte at the time of discovery have not been made public at this time.
The investigation continues and another arrest Is expected. Gantt's Identity was divulged In part by a confidential Infor- mer, who may have been prompted by the promise of a reward. Such was offered by the cooperative efforts of SCV camps In Newberry, Chester, Columbia, and Lexington, as well as the SC Division. Since there Is another suspect, only part of the reward has been paid.
There is no published connection bet- ween the discoverer of the cemetery, Kenneth Smith, and alleged perpetrator Max Gantt. Nor has there been any mention of the timely coincidence of the discovery of the grave, remarked to have been overgrown and unkempt, and the robbery itself. It is unknown as to how many graves were In the
cemetery, but Mr. Buff's grave was marked by a suitable headstone In- dicating his service.
Incidents such as this, pertaining to old, hidden, private, or overgrown grave- sites, Illustrate another Important aspect of our Division's Guardian Pro- gram. Had Mr. Buff's grave been attended, It may have avoided this treatment and he might still lie at rest. Information on Mr. Buff's service and possible membership in Confederate veterans' organizations Is not available at this time.
(information has been provided by the Lexington Co., SC, Sheriff's Depart- ment, July 18 and Aug. 24, 1994; The State newspaper, Columbia, SC, July 28, 1994; and SC Division Adjutant Dennis Todd.)
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ChiefEditor
D. Robert Hunt Associate Ed/tors
Michael Alexander
C. Patton Hash
Richard Hatcher
The Palmetto Partisan welcomes letters to the editor, brief manu- scripts, and articles. All submissions should include the author's name address, and telephone number. Material should be of Interest to the compatriots of the South Carolina Division at large. All material subject to editting. All submissions become the property of the Palmetto Parti sari unless otherwise stipulated.
Offices at 105 Coral Reef Drive, Goose Creek, SC 29445; telephone (003) 572-1982 evenings and week ends. All rights reserved. Permission hereby granted for SCV publications to reprint original articles in full.
Change of address to 11 13 Pine St., Greenville, SC 29033
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NEW NATIONAL OFFICERS
At the recent National Reunion at Mobile, Alabama, the following officers were elected.
National officers
Commander-in-Chief, Norman Daslnger
Lt. Cdr.-in-Chlef, Peter Orlebeke
Army of Northern Virginia
Commander John Hightower
Lt. Cdr. Paige Sawyer
Congratulations to these fine com- patriots.
MEMORIAL DAY DRESS CODE
by Terry Rude, Chaplain
South Carolina Division, SCV
May and Memorial Day have long since passed for this year, but one related concern lingers. It Is the matter of appropriate dress fa the occasion. Some problems arose this year, and the Division leadership is asking us to consider the issue. How should an SCV member dress when he attends the state-wide Memorial Day service in Columbia (or a local camp's Memorial Day)?
The best choice is complete period dress, especially in Confederate uniform. Onlookers love to see uniformed Confederate soldiers, and we ought to love to show them the same. The ladies in period dress sharply adorn the uniformed soldiers, and a large array of both Is the very best commemoration of our Cause.
Many, however, do not own a Confederate uniform or even period dress. What should they wear? They ought to dress up. Memorial Day began in the South after the War "that love might pay tribute to valor throughout the Southern States." From the onset, It was a religious custom to honor the Confederate dead. It always Involved wreathing graves with flowers. This exalted purpose calls for formal dress, at least within reason.
Very many of our members are church attenders and know what is appropriate for a Southern religious meeting. Remember, our heritage is not the liberal, progressive religion of the Jet set! Our roots are In the soil of Orthodoxy and Biblical Truth, something Incongruent with the blue Jeans, t-shin mentality.
Of course, many of our men feel uncomfortable in ties and do not like them. A tie is desirable but not essential. Yet, a collared shirt is. Nicely-fitting collared shirts with appropriate trousers can look dignified and formal enough. The look must be *""v. consistent wtth the honor of the occasion.
T-shirts, however, obviously fall. They have no guise of dignity or formality, especially If they bear logos. Things like "You have your X - I have mine," "Vail wouldn't understand - It's a Southern sort of thang" and similar slogans really are not appropriate. Even t -shirts with the battle flag, our logo or portraits of Generals Lee, Jackson and our other great leaders are not right for the annual event.
Shirts like this have their place. Most of us love to wear them and take pride in It. Still, the place Is not Memorial Day - a bar-be-que or a social event, perhaps, but not our most dignified state-wide event. A little common sense goes a long way In this matter. We need to make a strong positive presentation to the public, look manly, strong and honorable. It takes a touch of formality to do this best.
Please consider the superlative greatness of the Confederate Cause. Although many of our ancestors rarely wore shoes, did not own a dress suit or tie and would have felt imprisoned In formal dress, we uphold them with highest honor. What they did was right. It was in defence of truth and freedom, highest principles. Could we afford it, we would make monuments to those rugged men, bare feet and all, out of pure gold. When we would put a wreathe at the statues, however, we would dress up because honor demands it!
Let each of us cooperate and fix in our mind two things about next year. One, I will come to the state-wide Memorial Day. I will not miss. I will plan everything else around it. I will give It highest priority! Two. I will dress right. I will dress In a way that best communicates to onlookers the "love" with which I "pay tribute" to those men and the great Cause for which they died.
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Civil War Battlefield
Commemorative Coins in
1995
The Civil War Battlefield Commemora- tive Coin Act of 1992 authorizes the Civil War Trust and the Secretary of the Treasury to cooperate in designing and marketing, for sale In 1995, a special issue of coins commemorating a cen- tury of Civil War battlefield preservation in the United States. Surcharges from coin sales will be used by the Civil War Trust for the preservation of historically significant Civil War battlefields, most particularly those Identified as "Priority I" In the recent report to Congress of the Civil War Sites Advisory Commis- sion. Expenditures under the Act recommended by the Trust are subject to approval by the Secretary of interior.
The Department of the Treasury cur- rently Is planning to begin sales of 3.3 million coins In March, 1995. The Issue will Include 300,000 five dollar gold coins, one million silver dollars, and two million half dollars. Coin revenues are /tmK expected to be between $7 million and $20 million, depending upon how many coins are sold. If every coin Is sold, resulting revenues will total $21.5 mil- lion for preservation.
Currently, engravers at the US Mint and Invited Civil War artists are prepar- ing designs for the three coins. The final designs will be elected by the Secretary of the Treasury after consul- tation with the Secretary of the Interior, the Commission of Fins Arts, and the Ctvtl War Trust. A marketing plan is
being developed as well.
The Mint's efforts will tar- get coin collectors and dealers, while the Trust will focus on those interested In the Civil War and battle- field preservation. Ques- tions about the coins may be directed to (202) 326- 8420.
See related article, Pg. S
Historical Sites of South Carolina
Edited by Pat Hash
NEWBERRY COUNTY CONFEDERATE CEMETERIES
Part 2
HENDERSON FAMILY GRAVEYARD: 15 miles NE of Newberry
1 Confederate grave
MT. BETHEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 8 miles NE of Newberry
1 Confederate grave
OLD NEWBERRY VILLAGE CEME- TERY: "Graveltown", Newberry
3 Confederate graves
1 memorial marker
LYLES-HUGHEY GRAVEYARD 1 5 miles E of Newberry
2 Confederate graves
RUFF-EICHELBERGER 1 0 miles E of Newberry
CEMETERY:
1 Confederate grave
HEAD SPRINGS CEMETERY: 5 miles NW of Newberry
7 Confederate graves
KINARD FAMILY GRAVEYARD NO. 1:
8 miles E of Newberry
1 Confederate grave
LITTLE RIVER (Presb) CEMETERY: 14 miles W of Newberry
3 Confederate graves
RAMAGE-SHEPPARD CEMETERY:
3 miles S of Newberry
1 Confederate grave
SUMMER FAMILY GRAVEYARD NO. 1: 2 1/2 miles E of Pomaria
1 Confederate grave
SHARON METHODIST CHURCH CEMETERY: KJnards, SC
2 Confederate graves
FAIRVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH CEME- TERY: 14 miles NW of Newberry
4 Confederate graves
BETH EDEN LUTHERAN CHURCH CEMETERY: 6 miles N of Newberry
Grave of Capt. John P. Klnard
(Signer of the Secession Ordinance)
1 5 Confederate graves
BOWERS FAM I LY G RAVEYARD: 2 miles E of Prosperity
1 Confederate grave
RIKARD FAMILY GRAVEYARD: 10 miles E of Newberry
1 Confederate grave
MAYER FAMILY GRAVEYARD: 4 miles SE of Pomaria
2 Confederate graves
To Be Continued
OOPS!
We had every Intention of putting out our Premier Issue In July. In fact, we had It to the printer in plenty of time, and you have that issue in hand now, even though It Is August.
However, when we began this effort, we thought there were Just four of us on the Publishing Staff. We since have learned that the renouned Murphy has joined us, and we are most distressed. We knew that Murphy was born In Charleston, but experience taught us (or so we thought) that he had moved into 'most every other part of the world. Apparently, like ail home boys, he likes to visit his hometown now and then.
We have tried to encourage him to move on, so maybe subsequent Issues will be on time. We understand that Greenville has been pretty quiet up to now, so, Murphy - happy trails.
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CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS
burled at US National Cemeteries
(Includes unknown soldiers)
by State and number of burials
Cemetery/Location State # Dead
Mobile Mobile, Alabama 4
Ft. Smith Ft. Smith, Arkansas 473
Little Rock
Little Rock, Arkansas 1797
Barrancas Pensacda, Florida 72
Mound City Mound City, Illinois 27
Rock Island
Rock Island Illinois 1951
Keokuk Keokuk, Iowa 8
Ft. Leavenworth
Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas 7
R. Scott Ft. Scott, Kansas 13
Cave Hill Louisville, Kentucky 37
Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 3
Annapolis Annapolis, Maryland 10
Loudon Park
Loudon Park, Maryland 35
Corinth Corinth, Mississippi 3
Jefferson City
Jefferson City, Missouri 3
Springfield Springfield, Missouri 501
Woodlawn Elm Ira, New York 2962
Finn's Point Salem, New Jersey (unknown) 2436
Santa Fe Santa Fe , New Mexico 6
Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 416
Beaufort
Beaufort, South Carolina 1 1 7
Memphis Memphis, Tennessee 6
Culpepper Culpepper, Virginia 1
Hampton Hampton, Virginia 272
City Point Richmond, Virginia 118
Total 11,298
ffipre Quotatjfe Quotes )
General Thomas Lafayette Rosser, on the occasion of his being the featured speaker at the 1889 annual reunion of the Maryland Line In Baltimore, remarked,
,. I am tired of Gettysburg Insincere reunions and 'Blue and Gray1 love feasts which politicians are holding, while old Sherman threatens In his 'Old Shady stories' and others dare to call the loyal citizens of the South 'traitors.' I feel that I am, and I believe that every brave Confederate soldier living today Is, more loyal to the constitutional government of the New United States than are the rank and file of the Grand Army of the Republic (so called) and I believe that we have more affection for, and are more loyal to the flag of the New Union than they."
On a later occasion, he said
.. I chuckle over the results arising from socialism and anarchism in the North from which we are free. It has been said that we are the same people, but that was a long time ago. Now evolution or some process has made us different creatures, and soon capital and oppressed manhood will flee to the South where honest men can protect them. The world will see that rebels are the only true patriots and supporters of constitutional liberty.
"I approve all the Southern Confederacy did. it destroyed evil forces and established good ones. Its monuments are to truth, patriotism and glory, not brazen Images resulting from blemished hearts and conduct ... "
(Flghtln' Tom Rosser. C.S.A.. Bushong, 1983, Beldel Printing House)
PRINCIPALS IN
CONFEDERATE
FLAG LAW SUIT
Plaintiff s In lawsuit to remove Flag from Statehouse - these Carpetbaggers and Scalawags are leaders in their firms. It is unclear if they used corporate funds to participate In this suit.
Bob Coble, mayor ol Columbia
Joseph Arnold, minister. College Race UMC
Norman Arnold, businessman
Gay le Avery I, Colonial Cos.. Inc.
Lee Baker, Baker & Baker
Anthony Fun, CEO, Wachovia Bank ol SC
Gloria Leevy, Leevy's Funeral Home
James Leventis, Woodward Levenlis Linger Daves law firm
Heyward McDonald. McDonald McKenzie Fuller (el al) law lirm
Waller McRacken, McFackan Properties, Inc.
Perry Palmer, E.P. Palmer Corp.
Richard Penned, Metromont Materials Corp.
Thomas Persons, AT&T of SC
Barbara Hackes, Rackes business
John Rainey, SC Public Service Authority/ Sanlee- Cooper
Claude Scarborough, Nelson Mullins (et at) law firm
Edward Sellers, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of SC
CD. Sexton, Republic Contracting Corp.
Joel Smith III, NationsBank Carolinas
Craig Wall, Canal Industries, Inc.
Charles Way, Jr., Beach Co.
Larry Wilson, Policy Management Systems Corp.
George Worte, Nelson Mullins (et al) law firm
Greater Columbia Hotel-Motel Association
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Civil War Sites Advisory Commission Report's Priority 1 Civil War Battlefields
• Sites with a Critical Need for Coordinated Nationwide Action by the Year 2000
good or fair Integrity, high or moderate threats, /ess f/?ar? 20% cf core area protected.
Game's Mill Malvern Hill Port Hudson Cold Harbor Fort Donelson Bentonville PerryviUe Petersburg Cedar Creek Glor ieta Pass Mobile Bay
Class A, good or fair Integrity, high or moderate threats, more than 20% or core area protected.
Spotsylvania Courthouse
Chancerlorsville
Vicksburg
Wilderness
Antietam
Cfiickamauga
Gettysburg
2nd Manassas
Chaltonooga
Class B. good or fair integrity, high or moderate threats.
Brandy Station
Monocacy
Port Gibson
Spring Hill
Bristoe Station
Chaltin's Farm/New Market Heights
Chickasaw Bayou
1st Kernatown
Honey Springs
Kennesaw Mountain
Raymond
AJIatoona
Brices Cross Roads Glen dale Mill Springs Newtonia Prairie Grove Rich Mountain South Mountain While Oak Road Boydton Plank Road Corinth Fisher's Hill Fort Davidson Harpers Ferry Mine Run North Anna Ringgold Gap Secesaionvilie* 2nd Deep Bottom
\Ed. note: Secessionville Is being encroached upon as you read this.}
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Fly Your Confederate h'lags on these Special Days
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SEPTEMBER |
Maryland Heights, MD - 1862 |
22 September- Skirmish near Chart |
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1 September- JAMES CONNOR - 1829 1 September- Ox Hill & Chantllly, VA - 1862 |
14 September- Raccoon Ford, VA - 1863 14 SEPTEMBER- HAMPTON'S |
anooga, TN - 1 863 22 September- Fisher's Hill, VA - 1864 27 September- RAPHAEL SEMMES - |
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3 September- STATES RIGHTS GIST - 1831 7 September- JOHN PELHAM - 1838 8 September- LUCIUS BELLINGER NORTHROP -1811 8 September- Ironclads attack Fort Moultrie - 1863 |
BEEFSTEAK RAID - 1864 17 September- Sharpsburg, MD - 1862 19-20 September- Chlckamauga, GA - 1863 20 September- Shepherdstown, MD - 1862 22 September- STEPHEN DILL LEE - 1833 |
1864 29 September- Peebles Farm & Ft. Harrison -1864 29 September- Wyatt's Farm, VA - 1864 29 September- McDowell's Farm, VA - 1864 30 September- Chaffin's Farm, VA - |
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13 September- Winchester, VA - 1864 14 September- South Mountain & |
22 September- Jack's Shop, VA - 1863 |
1864 30 September- Jones' Farm, VA - 1864 The PALMETTO PARTISAN |
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MEmmRS & ANCESTORS
SECESSION CAMP NO. 4 CHARLESTON
MEMOES
ANCESTOR /UNIT
Michael Alexander
FVt. Edwin R. Godsby D, 10th Ga. Bt.
Jason S. Annan
Pvt John W. Leadbetter E, 3rd Ga. Inf.
Thomas C. Armel
Pvt. George V. Patrick A, 5th S.C. Cav.
William A. Baber
Sgt. Robert H. Baber H, 3rd Ark. Inf.
Mark T. Baker
Pvt. George Postell C, 5th S.C. Cav.
George M. Barret
Capt. Samuel J. Snowden I, 4th S.C.
Cav.
Michael K. Bates
Pvt. Patrick Bates B, 2nd S.C. Art.
Paul K. Beach
Pvt. Lewis C. Beach I, 1 1th S.C. Inf.
John A. Blackwell
Capt. James A. Inablnette B, 1st S.C.
Inf.
Blalock, Mark T.
Lt. Etheldred Blalock F, 25th N.C. Inf.
Ernest E. Blevlns
Cd. John P. Thomas B, S.C. Arsenal
Philip L. Bradley
Pvt. Edwin M. Barrlneau E, 25th S.C.
Inf
Kenneth T. Brownlee
Pvt. James W. Brownlee G. 11th S.C.
Inf.
William Brunson
Pvt. Theodore J. June G, 15th S.C. Inf.
Brian C. Burbage
Pvt. John W. Burbage D, 2nd S.C. Inf.
Randall L. Burbage
Pvt. John W. Burbage D, 2nd S.C. Inf.
Nathaniel J. Carroll
Pvt. E.F. Scott 3rd/32nd Ala. Inf
Cordell B. Carter
Pvt. Solomon N. Carter K, 37th Va. Inf.
Don M. Clanton
Pvt. Timothy W. Harley D, 20th S.C
Inf.
Wayne B. Clark
Cpl. PC. Way C, 1 1th S.C. Inf.
George E. Collins
Pvt. Valentine Collins I, 21st S.C. Inf.
Robert K. Compton
B/G Johnson Hagood Hagood's SC
Brig.
Robert K. Council
Pvt. Andrew J. Council E, 10th S.C. Inf.
Alex S. Crawford
Sgt/MaJ John M. Smlther D, 5th Texas
Inf.
William H. Creech
Pvt. William J. Odom H, 17th S.C. Inf.
Joseph W. Davis
5/Sgt. Thomas N. Davis D, Hampton's
Lgn.
William N. Dean
Pvt. Oliver Thompson G, 3rd S.C. Inf.
David A. DeAntonio
Pvt. William N. Patterson A, 25th S.C.
Inf.
James L. Dlckerson
B/G Johnson Hagood Hagood's SC
Brig.
Gary W. Duncan
Pvt. Robert Y. Duncan A, 53rd/24th
Ala.
Robert S. Eads
2/Sgt. Mordecal M. Plttman E, 34th Ga.
Inf.
John R. Fletcher
Pvt. Benjamin F. Fletcher F, 7th Tenn.
inf.
Johnson B. Freeman
Pvt. Hamilton Freeman D, 21st S.C.
Inf.
Stuart C. Freeman
Pvt. Hamilton Freeman D, 21st S.C.
Inf.
W. Lucas Gaillard
L/Col. Palmer C. Gaillard Charleston
Btn.
Everette B. Hair
Pvt. Thomas G. Saverence C, 3rd S.C.
Art.
Claude M. Hair field
Pvt. Joseph W. Halrfleld F, 42nd Va.
Inf.
C. Patton Hash
Capt. George H. Hash C, 25th Tenn. Inf
Richard W. Hatcher
Sgt. Robert G. Hatcher C, 9th Va. Inf.
Kenneth E. Holder
Pvt. Patrick Healey K, 6th La. Inf.
D. Robert Hunt
Pvt. Henry G. Kellogg B, 27th N.C Inf.
Anthony P. Hutto
Pvt. Henry Hutto H, 17th S.C. Inf.
John L. Irvin —-
Pvt. Ellsha M. Irvin 1, 13th Ga. Inf.
Jim S. Jeffers
Pvt. William Jeffers G, 5th S.C. Cav.
Ernest R. Jenkins
B/G Mlcah Jenkins Palmetto Sharps.
Everette K. Johnson
Capt. Richard M. Scruggs K, Hd-
combe's Lgn
Frank M . Jowers
Pvt. George E. Jowers G, 2nd S.C. Art.
John A. Jowers
Pvt. George E. Jowers G, 2nd S.C. Art.
Norman T. Joy
Pvt. Edward N. Woddridge B, 46th Va.
Inf.
Stephen Kershaw
Pvt. John Kershaw G, 1st La. Arty.
William A. Klauber
Cd. William M. Shuler 11th S.C. Inf.
Anderson S. Langdale
Pvt. Joslah W.M. Langdale L, 1 1th S.C. ^
Inf.
Continued an Pg. 7
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Members & Ancestors
Continued 'from Pg. 6
Dana R. McBean
It. Robert Oats B, 16th Va. Cav.
Elmore L. Marlowe
Lt. Allen W. Muckenfuss B, 27th S.C.
Inf.
Clayton S. Martin
Pvt. Berry D. Martin D, 5th Ga. Cav.
William G. McCants
Lt. Lockwood A McCants O, 20th S.C.
Inf.
Glen F. McConnell
Pvt. David McConnell C, 1st S.C. Inf.
William S. McDanlel
Pvt. Preston McDaniel H, Orr's Rifles
Drew J. McDonald
Cpl. Ransom D. Chandler A, 6th Texas
Cav.
J. Robert McFee
Pvt. John McFee I, 25th N.C. Inf.
Robert 0. Melton _ Pvt. B.A. Melton D, 2nd S.C. Art.
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Raymond L. Miller
Pvt. William J. Fogle F, 23 S.C. Inf.
John C. Mitchum
Pvt. Harvey W. Mitchum G, 5th S.C.
Cav.
Michael P. Murphy
Pvt. Francis M. Drose B,
Cav.
17th S.C.
Willard H. Odom
Lt. Ell Odom A, 8th S.C. Inf.
Carlton D. Ouzts
3/Sgt. Jacob B. Ouzts C, 19th S.C. Inf.
Kent R. Owens
3/Sgt. George Alexander A, 27th S.C.
Inf.
Frederick G. Pooser
B/G Micah Jenkins Palmetto Sharps.
Kevin M. Powers
Pvt. Benjamin York F, 5th Ky. Cav.
Claudius Prltchard
Cof. David W. Aiken 7th S.C. Inf.
Phillip M. Ramsey
Pvt. David Ramsey E, 24th S.C. Inf.
Victor A. Rogers Sgt. Thomas J.
CauthenG, 18th Miss. Inf
William E. Russell
Pvt. John J. Adktns H, 1st S.C. Inf.
Sanford E. Seymour
Pvt. Charles B. Vaughan F, 38th Ga.
Inf.
Glen D, Skipper
1/Sgt. A.C. Skipper C, 10th S.C. inf.
James B. Slaughter
Col. William M. Slaughter K, 51st Ga.
Inf.
Larry J. Steedly
B/G Richard J. Steedly 1st S.C. Inf.
Wayne R. Tallent
Pvt. Ephraim Tallent B, 39th N.C. Inf.
James E. Tapley
Pvt. James M. Tapley 37th Ga. Inf.
Hugh W. Taylor
Jonathan A. Taylor H, 25th N.C. Inf.
Chadwick V. Thomas
Pvt. Andrew J. CookC, 1 1th S.C. Inf.
Warren A. Thompson
Cpl. William I. Hitchcock C, 49th Ga.
Inf]
Leon B. Ward
Pvt. Oliver S. Jackson
C, 24th S.C. Inf.
ADVERTISING PROGRAM
The Palmetto Partisan has established an Advertising Program to provide in- come to offset additional publishing expenses. A standard business-card size space will be the minimum avail- able to any business. Policy outlines are available from the Editor upon request. Compatriots are urged to spread the word among their business friends to expand enrollment in this program.
Publication of Photos
Photos submitted for publication should follow these guidelines:
1. KISS
2. Avoid lights in the background
3. B&W is best, but color acceptable
4. Keep subjects close tegether
and centered
5. Captions should tell the
"who, what, when, where, why"
Marlon J. Whetstone Lt. Nathan C. Whetstone B, 20th S.C. Inf.
Manning B. Williams 2/Sgt. Henry L. Amlck 1, 15th S.C. Inf.
Queries
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ROSSER GENEALOGY
If anyone is doing the genea- logy on any part of the Ros- ser family, please contact Bob Hunt, 105 Coral Reef Drive, Goose Creek. SC 29445.
Real Son Jacob Perron Garvin, son of Pvt. Jacob Aron Garvin, of Wagner SC, who served with the 20th SC, Is inducted by Col. J.E.B. Stuart IV, at B/G Barnard E. Bee Camp 1575's 1994 Lee-Jackson Banquet. The Camp is pleased to announce its speaker for the 1995 Lee-Jackson Banquet will be Mr. Michael Andrew Grlssom, author of Southern By the Grace of God and other fine works.
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BOOK RCVlCW
Richard Hatcher, Associate Editor
"THE INSIDERS' GUIDE TO THE CIVIL WAR, THE EASTERN THEATER"
by Michael P. Gleason
Co-publishers: Richmond Newspapers, Inc., &The Insiders Guides, Inc.
Published 1994; 292 pages; $12.95
Mr. Gleason and the Richmond Times- Dispatch staff who participated in the publication of this book should count their blessings and be thankful they still have a Job. Dr. Douglas Southall Freeman, the paper's late editor and author of R.E. Lee and Lee's Lieutenants, would have made them pay dearly for all the historical and typographical errors this "Guide" contains.
A few examples will suffice for this review. In the "Overview" section, the word "succession" Is used Instead of "secession", and Fort Sumter appears as "Fort Sumpter". Major John Pelham, who commanded Gen. JEB Stuart's artillery, Is given the rank of General. In Pickett's Charge on the third day at Gettysburg, "only one in three Confederate soldiers survived.", out of the 12,000 who made the attack. With official Confederate tosses at approximately 3,900 killed for the entire three day battle, I guess not a single Southerner was lost during the first two days of fighting in the Railroad Cut, Wheat Field, Devil's Den, Little Round Top, McPherson's Ridge, etc.
Also, the selection of illustrations appears a bit odd at times. Tne first full page photo is of Julia Ward Howe, who wrote the lyrics for "The Battle Hymn of the Republic". Why she rated a full page picture' and not a side bar like the majority of lesser known personalities Is a mystery. In addition, Brevet Gen. George Armstrong Custer Is given two full page photos but Is listed ~ in the index only four times, while Gen. Jubal A. Early Is listed 21 times but has no illustration or biography.
Ail the historical errors bring Into the question the accuracy of the sections dealing with directions to the various locations, accommodations, restaurants, and other attractions. If you are relying on this book to give you a consistently accurate accounting of historical events, people, places, plus tell you how to get there and where to eat and sleep - I'd be very careful. Let's hope that the next edition of this good Idea has all the necessary corrections made before going to press.
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