(This has been exactly transcribed as written in 1944 in The Alabama Historical Quarterly)
LAST CONFEDERATE REUNION
What will probably prove to be the last General Confederate Reunion was held in Montgomery through the two days of September 27th and 28th. The attendance was small owing to the great age of the Veterans and the long distance some of them had to travel to reach Montgomery. In fact, there were only eight men present. Those who were determined to hold one more reunion insisted upon the meeting being held in Montgomery where they were given a warm welcome by the patriotic people of the Cradle of the Confederacy.
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That is a great story. I've been curious about most in the photo being "senior officers". Do you know if those ranks were honorary titles conferred upon these vets?
ReplyDeleteYes,as the veterans died and there were few left, almost all became generals in the CV. (Confederate Veterans)My g grandfather was a private in the War but was Lt. Col. and Chief of Staff in the CV when he died.
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