Camp Cresset Finley s Brigade Camp #1614 Havana, Florida

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1 Camp Cresset Finley s Brigade Camp #1614 Havana, Florida Recipient 2011 and 2012 Dr. George R. Tabor Most Distinguished Camp Award "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." Confederate Memorial Day April 21 st at 3pm Soldiers Cemetery Quincy, Florida Finley s Brigade and the Mary Ann Harvey-Black, Confederate Rose Society, will conduct our annual Confederate Memorial Day Service at Soldiers Cemetery in Quincy, FL. Commander Bo Slack of Sylvester, Georgia will bring the keynote address. Soldiers Cemetery is the Home Field for Finley s. It is a cemetery created in a time of war. When the District of Middle Florida was created in 1863; General Howell Cobb was made its Commander. General Cobb made Quincy his headquarters. He recruited men from North Florida and South Georgia and formed many units that were stationed in and around Gadsden County. A cold, hard, fact of war is: that where soldiers are, soldiers die. Most of the soldiers who died in Gadsden County died of disease. One soldier, Private Robert Sanderlin of the 28 th Georgia Siege Artillery, died of wounds received at the Battle of Olustee. Finley s and the Confederate Rose Society have worked tirelessly to restore this cemetery and trying to identify the soldiers buried here. Please join us on the 21 st at 3pm as we perpetuate the memory of these brave men! Directions:

2 The April Camp Meeting will be dedicated to the honor and memory of Cpl John Howk of the 4 th Kentucky Cavalry, ancestor of Compatriot Jason Turner Recent Event: Woodville Founder s Day Festival A week after Natural Bridge, we had the opportunity to go out and visit the Woodville Founder s Day Festival. Several of our members came including J.R. Miller, Chris Miller, Tom Williams, Tim Cotton, Allen Gerrell, and Kelly Crocker. We set up our fly and proceeded to answer questions on the War Between the States, talk about the Confederacy, and even vend some merchandise for our camp. Compatriot Gerrell picked his guitar as the battle flag waved, welcome in the morning breeze. The day wasn t nearly as jam packed as the Bridge, but it s still a fun event we want to see grow and participate in as long as we re welcome. Thanks to all who made it out, it s always a good day when we get to spread our heritage. Photo right: 2 nd Lieutenant Tim Cotton spends time with the next generation of Confederates Roseland Cemetery Workday On Saturday, March 31, several men from Finley s went to Monticello to work in the Roseland Cemetery. The order of the day was to work in the Walker/Munger plot. We were able to set two new government markers for Confederates William A. Walker and Samuel Linton. We also set a government marker for Union Lieutenant Alvin Munger. (brother-in-law of Walker). We made several repairs to markers of other family members of the Walker/Munger Family. We placed four stones, made by Compatriot Lawson Gerrell, for family members in this plot. All in all, it was a very productive day. Photo left: L-R Lamar Cox, Jim Windsor, Stan Willis, Chris Miller, and Tom Williams.

3 Trivia Question of the Month In earlier years Confederate Memorial Day was presided over by dignitaries, senior elected officials, and even presidents. Who was the last sitting United States President to say words at such a service? Last month s trivia question: Who was Florida s Irish born general? The answer: Joseph Finegan

4 Confederate Flag of the Month This month s confederate flag of the month is the battle flag of General Lloyd Tilghman. At first glance it looks like a simple AOT pattern battle flag with a beautiful silk fringe. But at second glance the viewer will notice something interesting; this is one of only four battle flags known to have fifteen stars. In the arms of the saltire on the hoist side there are four stars instead of three, this is for the two states of Maryland and Delaware. Lloyd Tilghman was a 7 th generation Marylander who chose to represent his home state and bordering Delaware on his flag. A West Point graduate and army engineer, Tilghman was actually living in Kentucky when the war broke out and accordingly fought with that state. His military career eventually led him to Vicksburg where he died under the command of General William W. Loring at Champion Hill. A monument exists of him with his statue literally depicting his death. His battle flag is preserved beautifully to this day, showing that even among battle flags there was a great deal of diversity in design. This particular one was made of silk and if you desire General Tilghman s fifteen-star battle flag then good news, it s for sale! There s no word on what the starting price is, but unfortunately, it s likely to cost a good bit more than your average polyester battle flag today. Upcoming Event: Cemetery Cleanup On April 14 th, a week prior to Confederate Memorial Day, Finley s will have a cemetery cleanup in Quincy to ensure that Soldier s Cemetery is looking up to par. We will begin around nine in the morning and hopefully be done by noon. Our charge to venerate and honor the Confederate soldier does not simply mean we are the guardians of their symbols and values, we are the literal guardians of their resting places and keeping them orderly and tidy is thus a solemn duty. If you can make it, please do. Upcoming Event: UDC Confederate Memorial Service On Sunday the 22 nd, the United Daughters of the Confederacy Anna Jackson Chapter will be hosting their Confederate Memorial Day service in Old City Cemetery in Tallahassee. The ceremony will begin at 3PM, Finley s Brigade color guard will participate, all are welcome.

5 Volume MMXVIII No 4 April 2018 Confederate Memorial Day 1933 From the Tallahassee Democrat Submitted by Compatriot William Wright 5

6 Volume MMXVIII No 4 April 2018 MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR ALVIN BRIANARD MUNGER AND WILLIAM ALLEN WALKER HOSTED BY FINLEY'S BRIGADE SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS CAMP 1614 WITH THE 2ND INFANTRY REGIMENT UNITED STATES COLORED TROOPS LIVING HISTORY ASSOC. SATURDAY, MAY 26TH, 2018 at 3:00 PM ROSELAND CEMETERY, EAST MADISON STREET MONTICELLO, FLORIDA ALVIN B. MUNGER, A SECOND LIEUTENANT IN THE U.S ARMY DURING THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES WAS APPOINTED SHERIFF OF LEON COUNTY FLORIDA AT THE END OF THE WAR DURING RE-CONSTRUCTION. BURIED IN ROSELAND CEMETERY NEXT TO HIS BROTHER-IN-LAW, WILLIAM ALLEN WALKER OF THE CONFEDERATE ARMY. FOR OVER 115 YEARS, THESE MEN HAVE BEEN IN UNMARKED GRAVES UNTIL NOW. PLEASE JOIN US FOR A MEMORIAL SERVICE TO HONOR THESE MEN AND DEDICATE THIER HEADSTONES, RECENTLY INSTALLED BY MEMBERS OF FINLEY'S BRIGADE. 6

7 Volume MMXVIII No 4 April 2018 Cook and Brother By Compatriot JR Miller The South had few large iron producers and very little industry that could readily be converted to war production. The Confederate government was forced to rely on the ingenuity of their craftsmen and imports from other countries, primarily England. By the mid-1850s, brothers Francis and Ferdinand Cook, English immigrants and entrepreneurs, had settled in New Orleans. With the secession of Louisiana, the pair set out to prove that rifles could be made here as well as in Yankee land or in Europe. By June of 1861, the Cook brothers had set up an armory at Canal and Common Streets, employing 27 hands with the capability of turning out 10 rifles per week. The firm of Cook & Brother produced rifles, musketoons and cavalry carbines for the Confederacy, all based on the English Enfield pattern of Longarms. Bayonets were also made for the rifles. When New Orleans fell to the Union Navy in 1862 they relocated to Athens, GA. The majority of Cook firearms known today were made in Athens with a total produced in both locations of just a few thousand. Most Cook longarms will also have the serial number stamped on the lock screws, barrel tang screw, barrel bands and nose cap. The vast majority are 58 cal. One interesting fact is that the wrought iron used to make the barrels was heated and twisted for added strength, a practice commonly used by other southern gun makers. The Cook & Brother firearms are one of the great rarities of collecting southern-made Civil War weapons. The values of these guns vary greatly, and the New Orleans produced guns will usually bring a premium. Condition also plays a big part as with any collectible. Marker Text: To this building in 1862 was brought the machinery of the armory established in New Orleans at the outbreak of the War by Ferdinand W.C. and Francis L. Cook, recent English immigrants, the former a skilled engineer, for the manufacture of Enfield rifles, bayonets and cavalry horse shoes. Said to be the largest and most efficient private armory in the Confederacy, it produced a rifle declared by an ordnance officer to be superior to any that I have seen of Southern manufacture. Under contract to supply 30,000 rifles to the Confederate Army the armory operated until its employees, organized as a reserve battalion under Major Ferdinand and Captain Francis Cook, were in 1864 called to active duty upon the approach of Sherman s army. The battalion took part in the battles of Griswoldville, Grahamville, Honey Hill and Savannah where Major. Cook was killed. After Griswoldville Gen. P.J. Phillips reported that Maj. Cook and his men participated fully in the action, deported themselves gallantly and.... suffered much from wounds and death. Leased by the Confederacy in 1865 the armory was operated until the close of the War. The property was bought by the Athens Manufacturing Co. in

8 Volume MMXVIII No 4 April 2018 We are updating our web-site! Check it out at: Heritage Opportunities April 7 Flagging at the Havana Flag Site April 10 Regular Camp Meeting Guest Speaker Doug Croley April 13 Hunley Award presentation for Liberty County High School at the Bristol Civic Center April 14 Cleanup at Soldier s Cemetery April 20 Hunley Award presentation for Lincoln High School at the University Center April 21 Confederate Memorial Day in Soldier s Cemetery in Quincy. April 22 Confederate Memorial Day in Old City Cemetery in Tallahassee April 27 Hunley Award presentation at Holmes County High School May 2 Hunley Award presentation at Wakulla County High School May 3 Hunley Award presentation at Gadsden County High School May 6 Hunley Award presentation at Godby High School May 8 Regular Camp Meeting May 9 Hunley Award presentation at Rickards High School May 19 Real Daughter marker dedication for Bernice Peacock at Bethlehem, Florida. May 26 Memorial Service at Roseland Cemetery in Monticello. Finley s conducting. June 1-3 Florida Division Reunion in Ocala June 12 Regular Camp Meeting For times, locations, and details for the following events please contact Commander Crocker at kvcroadking@yahoo.com or For comments, questions, concerns, or submissions to the newsletter please contact the editor at timothy.d.cotton.27@gmail.com Our meetings are always held on the second Tuesday of each and every month at the Golden Corral restaurant on North Monroe Street across from Lake Ella. The program will start promptly at 6:45 so be sure to arrive early (6:00) to enjoy a fine meal and socialize before the meeting starts. The Camp Cresset Newsletter is the official publication of Camp 1614, Finley s Brigade Sons of Confederate Veterans. No content may be reproduced in part, or in whole, without the expressed written authorization from the Editor-in-Chief. All parts herein remain the sole property of SCV Camp