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Volume 1 number 1
British Command
PREFACE
Confederates ! Welcome to the Confederate States Allied Europe. My name is Tony Jones and to my enemies I am Mr A R Jones.
I am the acting commander of the newly formed CSAE, and in this case for the British command.
You may, or may not, have heard of the CSAE before. It was formed a few years ago in the early 90's. Within its short time the CSAE was able to help our Confederate brothers and sisters in Dixie by working alongside the CSA-HPS or the Confederate States of America Heritage Preservation Society.
The CSAE was first formed in Sweden by Thomas Johnsson, who took on the commanding role of General,and I was invited to become the Central European commander for the CSAE. General Thomas Johnsson also organised tours of Dixie for his members that lived in the Sweden area.
I, on the other hand, have never been to Dixie, which is why I have taken on the role of acting commander. If any Confederates reading this would like to start up their own CSAE command, please feel free to do so, and whatever part of Europe you are in, please include your country in the title.
The CSAE is a non-hate organisation, and we do not want to join the NAACP and all the other heritage haters, in the way that they think. We all need to work together to protect the heritage symbols & flags and culture of our Dixie brothers and sisters.
So, my European Confederate friends, please consider starting up your own Confederate States Allied Command. Together, we can make a difference. We must not let the NAACP have it all their own way. If they succeed, everything to do with Dixie will disappear from the Southlands.
So, my friends, I look forward to hearing that other commands are setting up all over Europe, and possibly the world. I look forward to hearing from the new European commanders of the CSAE.
By Tony Jones, acting commander
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Vol 1 Number 2.
August 2001
FORWARD, From The Commander
Confederates, friends and countrymen, welcome once again to the second newsletter of the Confederate States Allied Europe.
As commander of the organization, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you that have supported us and made available the ever so important donations, that have enabled us to purchase the Gravemarkers that are needed to place on the graves of these brave men.We all hope that your help and generosity will continue, we can certainly do with it.
And now,I would like to ask each and every one of you, do you have friends or relatives that would like to help? Leading up to the conflict, the notices would have asked for all able bodied persons to do their duty, I would like to ask the same. The CSA-E needs your help, where ever you may be, in Europe, anywhere, even as far afield as Australia ,we need your help.
If you would, could you start your own CS Allied command? The British command is made up entirely of volunteers, and we charge nothing to join.
The CSA-E have received news of a project up in Liverpool, of a heritage trail around Birkenhead, home of the CSS Alabama. The CSA-E will support this whole-heartedly. This site must be preserved, and we hope that you will join us to make sure that it does. Thank you all very much.
Confederately……….. A.R.( Tony) Jones, cmdr. CSA-E
August 19, 2001
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CSA-E newsletter ..Vol. 1 no. 3
THIS ISSUE SHALL APPEAR IN BLACK AND WHITE AS A MARK OF RESPECT FOR THOSE LOST IN THE RECENT TRAGEDY……………..
J. Collier editor
COMMANDERS PREFACE……
Friends, it is with saddened heart and tearful thoughts that begin this 3rd newsletter from the CSA-e…The 11 th September will be a date to remember until eternity, when a cowardly terrorist group hi-jacked four airliners with passengers and crew, and started out on their no warning attack on the two targets that they knew would cause the most havoc and death, the World trade centre and the Pentagon.
The many dead, injured and those that are still missing are in our thoughts as are those they left behind. The cowardly group that did this, did they just think that their attack was going to take American lives, if they did, they were wrong. Britons also died in those attacks, and they now have the United Kingdom to contend with, along with Israel and many more nations of the world. They cannot and must not get away with this atrocity, and they must be found and brought to justice, and if they choose to fight, let them know what they are in for!
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Volume 1 Number 4
Readership 1000+
Let me be among the first to wish you a Merry Christmas!
The CSA-e newsletter was read by over 1000 people when the last edition came out. Most of these saw the electronic copy, but a physical edition was also produced. Many are viewing our www site too, and reading our newsletter there. This edition may suffer somewhat in quality as we are trying a bit of a bold experimenting. Our British Commander has contributed heavily to this addition, and I tell you now that some of it will be considered highly controversial. The editing was up to me ,but I have decided to print in full, and have put his contribution in directly as I received it. I have even macro’d it to make sure it appears as I received it.
The part of controversy regards the ongoing conflict against terrorism in Afghanistan. My own opinion, is that any Britons participating against UK soldiers are traitors and should be treated as such. As for the Afghan people, I urge them to do as we in America and Britain have done, and forge their own democracy. Humanitarian aid handouts do not always get to the intended recepiants and support for democratic supporters in Afghanistan is far more important. I shall say no more, but if you think that’s controversial wait till you hear our commanders views !
However topical as such subjects are, our main issue is with the support of Southern Heritage here in Britain,and in this newsletter we shall be covering several aspects of this, so it’s a merry Christmas from us all here………
Editor J. Collier
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Volume 1, No 5
EDITORS COMMENTS
I am more than happy to introduce this our 5th newsletter. We have plenty of good news for our members and readers this edition. Firstly, APRIL had been designated Confederate Heritage in Britain month, with dedications taking place at Confederate gravesites here in the UK. We will be contacting the press explaining how Southern Heritage has a great deal to do with us here in the UK, both past and present. Secondly, we had mentioned before how some people had promised to support us financially and how others had actually raised money on our behalf, and then, not to put too fine a point on it …not given us the money . Well, after contacting all of these people individually, only two are still outstanding in paying us. This is great news, as all the money we receive goes directly towards Confederate grave markers and graves site repairs here in the UK.
Also…..Thanks to a sizable contribution from a true Southern Heritage supporter in West Memphis, Arkansas and the money received from our calendar auction winner, Bill Brown, of Edinburgh, Scotland, we have been able to submit yet another order for CS grave markers. This means that FIVE more Confederate servicemen buried here can be honoured by having markers cemented at their grave side.
At a time when highways named after Confederate heroes are in danger of being re-named, the NAACP are preparing to virtually blockade South Carolina, when Southern heritage supporters are even being murdered, it is good to be able to report that here in Britain, those of us who support Southern Heritage preservation have some positive things to report.
JOHN COLLIER
CSA-E Newsletter Editor
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No 6 ( vol 1)
Welcome dear readers to our sixth newsletter, available in both a physical and electronic version. This month we have designated as “Confederate Heritage in Britain Month”. And what a start to it we have had! A new order of grave markers have arrived, thanks to more donations from supporters who wish to see CS grave markers at every Confederate grave site here in Britain. Those who have contributed will find their names have been added to our Roll of Honour at our www site. If you have contributed, but your name does not appear, please e-mail me at CollierJ7va@hotmail.com.
In these days when there seems to be so much flag controversy we are pleased to announce that the Cheltenham Boys college will be flying the Georgia flag ( that’s the REAL Georgia flag!) in honour of one of its former pupils and Confederate hero Col. H W Feilden. Permission to fly the flag was given after a personal approach by our hands-on commander Tony Jones who lives in the local area.
Everything is going very well, indeed, for the CSA-E these days, with commands now operating in Russia and the Ukraine and we also get many e-mails from all over the world. I estimate we must have had e-mails from..to be honest, I wouldn’t like to take a guess at a figure, but it must be hundreds, all in support except two, who were highly critical. One of those was anonymous, the other email is still on our guest book for others to see. We don’t believe in censorship in the CSA-E.
We are often asked what do we stand for and what do we hope to achieve? We stand for the promotion of Southern Heritage and its preservation, in America, but especially here in Britain. Southern Heritage is a positive thing with 140,000+ of the population of the Southern states in 1861 being British born. We also locate, maintain and preserve Confederate gravesites here in Britain. We consider this to be heritage preservation at its finest and most positive………………simple as that
J. Collier,editor
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No 7 ( vol 1)
The Commander’s Page
Once again, I bid you all welcome.
Quite a few of you have heard what I have tried to do for Confederate History Month in Britain, but for those that have not, I will share this with you:
I had contacted the VA HPA, and had some 'I SUPPORT CONFEDERATE HISTORY MONTH' stickers sent over. These stickers did not last long, and had to get some more, which I did, and they were sent out to various European countries. Some did not reply, Russia replied and so did Belgium and I would like to thank all that replied and thanked me for sending the slickers. We can try this again next year.
I had also tried to get the (real) Georgia flag flown from the Cheltenham Boys College here in the United Kingdom, but sadly, it was badly timed. The death of the Queen Mother was being held in the month of April, which meant that the Union Jack was being flown at half-mast in mourning for her. But, everything being well, I’ll try and get it flying next year.
Another flag could well be flying by next year’s Confederate History month, only this time in the County of Devonshire, and the flag, the unofficial North Carolina state flag, flying in honour of Brig. Gen. Leventhorpe, CSA.
The Confederacy's only Englishborn general, came from Exmouth, in Devon. I would like to thank the following people:
Mr.Lionel Howell, for taking on the search for Gen. Leventhorpe’s history in the area, and for hopefully allowing the NC. flag to fly.
Also, the Headmaster at the Cheltenham Boys College for allowing the flag to fly, even though on this occasion it did not.
Thank you to our newest member Bill Morris who declined position of Administration Officer due to health reasons.
An Alabama SCV Camp said that they would like to donate $50.00. to the CSA-E for the fine work that we are doing. Wyatt & Larry, thank you. .
I have been told that a California SCV Camp has made us a large donation of $200.00. Thank you, Gentlemen.
I would also like to give a very heartfelt welcome to our newest SCV Camp members in South Carolina, your membership details will show that you have earned the highest position that an American can have. That is: The American National members of Dixie. This is for all the much needed information that you have got for us and the donations of one sort or another. Thank you.
And lastly, the CSA-E British Command now have their flag. My thanks go out to Jeremy Davis; flag maker for the CSA-E in Cartersville, Georgia.
Until next time, my friends,
Cmdr.. Tony Jones CSA-E.
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Vol. I no.8
COMMANDERS REPORT
Welcome, once again to the newsletter of the CSAE, one of the most respected groups in America & Europe today, for what we do to locate and mark all the graves that belong to Confederates, both British, American, and, indeed other nationalities that are buried within the UK. Our commands of Russia and the Ukraine are doing their share of searching with CS graves being located in both countries. Keep up the good work, guys.
Staying on the subject of CS graves, I would like to thank Mr. Bob Jones of Liverpool, England for bringing to our attention the grave of two young girls from the state of Georgia, CSA, who both died of diphtheria while their father was away in the states on business for the CS government. The names of these two girls are Mary Troup Wily and her sister Linda Wily, who died in 1862 & 1864 in Liverpool. The girls’ father, Augustine Wily, was a merchant for the CSA, who would have left his children quite often to pursue his trade of acquiring supplies for the war effort. Perhaps someone can help me. What happened to the parents? Did they both go back to Georgia? Or did the girls just come over with their father? And, if so, where was their mother? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
After contacting Bob Jones, in Liverpool, about the graves, I asked if it had been marked with some kind of marker other than a stone. It seemed not, so I asked if he’d mind if I try to find out about a marker for their grave. I suggested that these girls could probably be classed as ‘Children of the Confederacy ’,seeing as their father was working for the CS. The idea was accepted, and I worked at trying to contact the ‘Children of the Confederacy.’
I would like to thank Patricia Buck, for leading me in the right direction, and Miss Elizabeth Huffer in Va. for her help, thank you, ladies. My next contact was with Mrs. A. T. Williams of Alabama. Thank you for your assistance, Alice, between us we might be able to get the marker that’s needed for the Wyly girls' grave, keep up your good work.
And now, for two visits from two different people. First, Ralph Green of Dallas TX, called in on me and my wife. Ralph and June, it was a pleasure meeting you both and I hope you enjoyed the rest of your vacation in England. I shall be waiting to see what you have to say about your visit in the next edition of the ‘Rebel Rouser’.
The next visitor to call on me, was John Collier. All this time, we have been writing/e mailing and talking on the phone, ever since the very first day he contacted me after he saw an article in a newsletter on the stars and bars. Thursday, 20th June, was the day that I got to meet my English friend, and adjutant, and he didn’t come empty handed! He had with him 48, 12 by 18 in. grave marker flags of the finest quality I have ever seen! These flags were donated by the SCV Camp #82 ( Joseph B Kershaw) of Camden, SC. Thank you, to Joseph Matheson for bringing these flags to Britain, and giving John the flags so he could give me half.
Well, John, now that you have met me and seen my abode, was it all that you expected? Thank you for coming, my friend. Perhaps one day, I can return the visit.
The CSAE British Command now have their flag, all 4’ by 6’ of it, and we will be looking forward to displaying this flag at the next dedication that the CSAE can get together for. Perhaps for the Wyly sisters, with the UDC and Children of the Confederacy in attendance. Perhaps, who knows, we’ll have to wait and see.
And now, John Collier’s book AMERICAN CIVIL WAR GRAVESITES IN GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND.. this has to be a must for anyone wanting to visit any or all of the graves mentioned in it. The proceeds go towards the further orders of grave markers that are needed. At only $6 a copy, can you really not afford to buy a copy?
Go on, excel yourselves, buy a copy……. or two, and know that the money goes towards providing a Confederate grave here in Britain with a marker.
And now, comes my little surprise I too, have brought out a book, but a book of Southern poems. Some of you will have heard some of my poems before as I have read them out over the phone. And.. some of you may have copies of some of the poems but not the book. The book sells at either $5 or £5, a quick mention goes here, to Ethel Taylor for her help. I hope you will support me as much as you have supported John’s book, and next month full details of both will appear on our www site.
John Collier and myself have been given an honour that not many people can claim. We have both been made honourary members of the Guardian program, for our work in Britain locating and marking CS gravesites. We have both received the certificate and pin that accompany this honour. I cannot find the words to describe further how I feel about this honour. I think I can speak for John, too, when I say that we would both like to thank both Joseph Matheson for putting our names forward and Mr. E. M. Clark, chairman of the Guardian committee. Thank you so very much for this honour.
The CSAE now has a total of 5 commands with the acceptance of both Patrick Ramskindt of the French Command and Max Horemans of the Belgian command. We say, WELCOME, gentleman, and long may you be a part of us.
The CSAE are to be accepted as honourary members of the Mobile, Alabama HPA and they are to be made honourary Members of the CSAE. In addition to the membership list we have as a member Jim Bazo ( alias “President Jefferson Davis”) of Ontario, Canada who has been given the highest member’s position in the CSAE. That is Honourable President of the CSAE. We welcome you, Mr. President, and hope that we can all work together as one.
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Vol 2 no1 Commander's Page
To all our friends and supporters of the CSA-E, welcome once again to another month and another newsletter.
To begin with I would like to bring up the Alabama Volunteer Corps belt buckle/plate, for it's three fine and important letters, A.V.C.. These three letters have been adopted by the CSA-E and will stand for the following meaning: All Veteran Concern. Uniforms of the CSA-E can now wear either the 'CSA' or 'AVC' buckle on their belts. And, as someone that has adopted Alabama as my State, I am truly happy that it was accepted so well.
But it could have gone to Virginia instead, with 'VA' standing for Veterans All, so it was a close run thing.
And now, to Col. Horemans of our newest command, Belgium. Col. Horemans has had his rank updated to: Col.1st.class for his hard work, CONGRATULATIONS.
I would now like to thank two Dixie friends, one in Rock Hill, SC. and the other in Devine, TX. for sending me some stickers for my newly painted flag wall, and one in particular I think says it all, 'Heart of Dixie'. These two fine people are: Charles E Park & Priscilla Squires, thanks again.
A big thank you to Joseph A Matheson, Jr. of Camden, SC. for the flag- rings. As soon as 1 can make them fit, the British Command flag-staff will be complete and ready for showing.
Apologies, I had almost forgotten to mention our newest English member, Mr. Brian T Smith, who lives in St. Helens, Lancashire. Brian has been taken on as Lt. Researcher for the CSA-E. Welcome, Brian.
I am able to say that I am still the agent for two of Dixie's finest bands, if that's the right word, The Rebelaires, from Ga, and The Unreconstructed, from Ala.. Anyone interested, can contact me @(alavolinfantry1@activemail.co. uk) & (dixie_friends_csae@bushinternet.com). Use the same addresses if you are interested in my book 'Confederate Rose - English Rose. If you like Poems from the heart, you will need to get a copy or two.
And now, this was mentioned before, but I just had to mention it again. The certificates given to John Collier & myself by the 'South Carolina Division Sons of Confederate Veterans, Declares Anthony R Jones & John Collier, Guardians for the Devoted Care and Protection of the Confederate Soldier's final Resting Place. Deo Vindice!
Finally, for all you tobacco chewers out there: What do you all have in common with Star Wars? For the answer: contact one of the addresses on this page.
Until Next time, friends
Tony Jones
Cmdr.-in-Chief, CSA-E
British Command
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Vol 2 no2
Commander's Page
To all our friends and supporters of the CSA-E, welcome once again to another
month and another newsletter.
To begin with I would like to bring up the Alabama Volunteer Corps belt
buckle/plate, for it's three fine and important letters, A.V.C.. These three
letters have been adopted by the CSA-E and will stand for the following meaning:
All Veteran Concern. Uniforms of the CSA-E can now wear either the 'CSA' or
'AVC' buckle on their belts. And, as someone that has adopted Alabama as my
State, I am truly happy that it was accepted so well.
But it could have gone to Virginia instead, with 'VA' standing for Veterans All,
so it was a close run thing.
And now, to Col. Horemans of our newest command, Belgium. Col. Horemans has had
his rank updated to: Col.1st.class for his hard work, CONGRATULATIONS.
I would now like to thank two Dixie friends, one in Rock Hill, SC. and the other
in Devine, TX. for sending me some stickers for my newly painted flag wall, and
one in particular I think says it all, 'Heart of Dixie'. These two fine people
are: Charles E Park & Priscilla Squires, thanks again.
A big thank you to Joseph A Matheson, Jr. of Camden, SC. for the flag- rings. As
soon as 1 can make them fit, the British Command flag-staff will be complete and
ready for showing.
Apologies, I had almost forgotten to mention our newest English member, Mr.
Brian T Smith, who lives in St. Helens, Lancashire. Brian has been taken on as
Lt. Researcher for the CSA-E. Welcome, Brian.
I am able to say that I am still the agent for two of Dixie's finest bands, if
that's the right word, The Rebelaires, from Ga, and The Unreconstructed, from
Ala.. Anyone interested, can contact me @(alavolinfantry1@activemail.co. uk)
& (dixie_friends_csae@bushinternet.com). Use the same addresses if you are
interested in my book 'Confederate Rose - English Rose. If you like Poems from
the heart, you will need to get a copy or two.
And now, this was mentioned before, but I just had to mention it again. The
certificates given to John Collier & myself by the 'South Carolina Division
Sons of Confederate Veterans, Declares Anthony R Jones & John Collier,
Guardians for the Devoted Care and Protection of the Confederate Soldier's final
Resting Place. Deo Vindice!
Finally, for all you tobacco chewers out there: What do you all have in common
with Star Wars? For the answer: contact one of the addresses on this page.
Until Next time, friends
Tony Jones
Cmdr.-in-Chief, CSA-E
British Command
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Vol 2 No 3
This edition of our newsletter covers items from both home and abroad. But, before we cover these items, let me say that during the two winter months since our last edition another two veterans have been honoured with gravemarkers here, thanks to donations from both sides of the Atlantic, and another three gravemarker placings and dedications are already planned for 2003 including Edward St Maur who distinguished himself at Fraziers farm. Here's hoping that you will find something of interest in the next few items
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VOL 2 no 5
CSA—E’s biggest ever event!
On Saturday June 7th 2003 our biggest ever event was held here in the UK at Maiden Bradley in Wlitshire where a dedication took place and a grave marker was placed at the gravesite of Earl St.Maur a man who fought at the Seven days battles for the South. A very rich man by anybody’s standards ,he didn’t fight for financial gain ,his only possible motives were adventure or/and because he believed in the Southern cause. Members of the General staff of the Blue and Gray attended and our thanks goes to them along with our thanks to the Rev. D. Linaker who gave a splendid verbal tribute to the 620,ooo dead of the war. Images of this event will have been sent to you earlier,but should you wish to see any of the again or see further photographs from the event just email me on collierj7va@tiscali.co.uk
The event went very well and was reported in the local press and it will also be the main feature in the Maiden Bradley parish magazine. Our CSA-E banner flew magnificently and our Commander was splendidly turned out in full CSA-E regulation uniform, a credit to his position. More dedications are planned for later in the year .The marker was paid for by donations received from our supporters in America. This along with sales from my books on the veterans buried here are our only source of funding.
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Vol.2 No 6 ,
Hi …and welcome to yet another CSAE newsletter!
Since our last newsletter, progress has been made in our efforts to find Confederate gravesites here in Europe. The best known of the Confederates, whose gravesite is being researched at the moment, is Heroes Von Borcke. One of our members in Poland has had quite an adventure in trying to locate the gravesite and hopefully we shall soon have the gravesite pin pointed and photographed. At this stage it is believed that no monument or headstone exists at the site, this could well be a project for the future.
At the moment our funding depends on two things, firstly, the sale of my books and CDs on the subject of the European gravesites, and secondly, from the donations we receive from time to time from well wishers and supporters. This means we can only provide modest grave markers for those veterans whose gravesites are discovered. I feel that the grave markers we supply to be ideal in the fact that we can mark the gravesite for all time. Also, we are in a position where we can mark them almost as we find them, something we could not do if we provided more grand monuments.
In my home town of Scarborough , North Yorkshire people frequently ask, "Who is buried at the site of the marker and Confederate flag in the town’s old cemetery?" As long as people continue to see our markers and flags, people will be informed of these men’s service and sacrifice.
JOHN COLLIER
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VOLUMN 2 No. 7 Christmas Newsletter
Let all of us at the CSA-E wish you all the very best for the festive season. 2004 will soon be with us and as 2003 comes to an end, I can tell you that this year has been one of great success as regards our grave marking project.
The most recent grave to be marked was that of JOHN LANCASTER, who in 1864 rescued almost 40 sailors from the CSS Alabama . Almost 25 members of the public and re-enactors attended and the Rev.Wier gave a most touching sermon from the gravesite.
Recent information just received from America tells us that Col. James Duff of the 33rd TX Cav is buried here in London. We had previously researched this and found nothing and we later misinformed that he was buried in Texas. The latest information tells us that this CS officer is buried in London and we now have enough details to be able to conduct a second search for this gravesite.
We are hoping to be able to hold several gravesite dedications here in Britain next year .Information about past and future dedications can be obtained by contacting either JOHN COLLIER on collierj7va@tiscali.co.uk or TONY JONES on alavolinfantry1@activemail.co.uk
YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS
You may or may not have contributed to our grave marking programme. If you have you have the knowledge that you have helped honour a CS veteran buried far from the battlefields of America. It only costs $20 to provide a gravemarker in brass for one of our former soldiers and sailors ,but………what if you contribute more than $20?…if so this is what your contribution could fund
$20……….a twenty dollar donation would provide a CS gravemarker for a brave Confederate veteran
$200……..a donation of two hundred dollars would pay for a CS gravesite in distress to be renovated and repaired.
$2000……a two thousand dollar donation would pay for a monument to a CS veteran to be made,supplied and erected at a CS gravesite
$200,000…a two hundred thousand dollar donation would pay for a present day Confederate embassy. This would be in the form of a brick built house of two stories that would provide practical assistance and advice to all Confederate visitors to the UK. This embassy would also house all the Confederate records connected with Britain as well as free maps and booklets on Confederate gravesites and other related places of interest for the Confederate traveler.
THE REV. VERITY
The Rev. Verity came from Habergam near Burnley, in Lancashire,England. During the War years he toured the North of England, giving talks to the public hoping to gain support for a negotiated peace, on terms acceptable to the South. His gravesite is being researched at the moment and hopefully will be located shortly. The Rev. Verity was a great believer in Southern Independence and spent much time offering his own help in mediation. I cannot help but think that if people like the Rev. Verity had been listened to by those who could have made a difference, the world would have been a different and better place today.
CONSTITUTION and RULES & REGS.
The Constitution and also the Rules and Regulations of the CSA-E have been formed into two documents by Capt. R. Temmerman of CSA-E Belgium. The basic framework was laid down by Tony Jones and myself but Capt. Temmermen did have some imput and did a superb job in formatting the documents. Our sincere thanks go to Capt. Temmerman for his help and assistance.
J. COLLIER
PLEASE VISIT...
Please accept this invitation to visit our award winning web site at http://rebelcherokee.tripod.com/csaeintro.html<br>
Here you will be able to read all of our former newsletter from the first edition . Also on the site are details of how you can assist in the gravesite search project and you will also find out how to make those all important financial contributions . Yet again, on our www site you will find out where to buy our works in print and see which products and companies we support.
IN CONFEDERATE UNIFORM
As well as attending 5 gravesite dedications in uniform this year, I was also in CS uniform on another two occasions and those were at Weston Park in July and The American History Museum at Bath in September. On those occasions I had the honour to be portraying a CS soldier on the battlefield. With my 1858 Cavalry carbine and wearing the uniform of my ancestors I was able to face the bluecoats and stand alongside others wearing the grey………what greater honour could a man have?
J. COLLIER
NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS...
Here in Britain we have a tradition of New Years resolutions. I don’t know if this is practiced on both sides of the Atlantic, but it does have some success. Basically, Individuals make promises to themselves to do certain things ,basically forming new habits and breaking old ones. My resolutions for 2004 are …
To go bowling more often
To go golfing more often
To start my novel ‘ The Archway to Labour’
To start my other projected book ‘ Soccer tactics for the Under 10’s’
But will I have any others? Perhaps I should make a resolution to spend MORE time preserving Southern Heritage, or conribute just a little bit MORE to Southern Heritage projects here in Britain. Perhaps I should do many things that will not even cross my mind, but no one knows what 2004 will bring. Part of 2004’s activities and events will be decided by ourselves and some of the year to come will be decided by factors beyond our control. No matter what, lets hope 2004 is a year where we can all look back and say we've done our best………in every way
FINALE…………..
Tony, myself and everyone at the CSA-E wish you all the very best and remember we promise to answer every email we receive.
We are very much looking forward to 2004 with several important gravesites being researched and I am sure the year to come will be yet another good and positive one for the CSA-E
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Volume 3 , number 1
FOUR CSA-E MEMBERS MURDERED !!
Those of you who visit our www site regularly will have seen the terrible news that four of our members in Africa have been murdered. It is not clear whether they were actively seeking Confederate graves at the time .It appears that they were caught up in the Civil war in Sudan and were in the Sudanese-Ugandan border area.
Our African Commander was threatened whilst trying to visit the relatives of those killed and because of the possibilities of further action the situation shall not be mentioned in great detail here. For those who wish to know more about this terrible situation you can email the C-I-C Tony Jones on alavolinfantry1@activemail.co.uk Our sincere sympathies go out to all the members of the families of who were lost.
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