Duke University houses a varied collection of sheet music from
the Confederate era. This collection is accessible at http://scriptorium.lib.duke.edu:80/dynaweb/sheetmusic/1860-1869. This
collection is printable for those desiring actual materials from that era.
A business established by the Confederate government in North
Carolina still functions as a successful business, competing with modern
businesses world-wide, and by the descendants of the original founders.
This is included on a new DVD available at local libraries or through
inter-library loan for those not having this wonderful account of traces of our
fore-fathers still having life even in 2010. In 1861 Cyrus P. Mendenhall,
Nathan Gardner, and Ezekiel P. Jones partnered to establish an arms factory in
the Jamestown area of today's Guilford County to help supply the Confederate
military in its war efforts. In 1864 additional plans were laid to expand
operations beyond the arms works, and the already existing facility producing
woolen military uniforms, by setting up a mill to spin cotton. The
machines were shipped in from Virginia, and by January 1865 this third leg of
the tripartite concern was successfully operating. The first
Superintendent, also from Virginia, was Confederate army officer, Thomas Cook,
who was installed at what would later come to be known as Oakdale Cotton Mill.
Cook organised public worship services for the mill workers soon after his
arrival. This important fact illustrates the basis of the ethic that would
define behaviour and interpersonal interactions ever thereafter. The
cotton spinning mill part of the now tri-fold industrial facility at Jamestown,
NC, thrived and prospered even during the very difficult days of massive
invasion from the North of armed combatants seeking the destruction of all that
made the South tick. Its operations continued on through the end of the
War, and is now the oldest continuously running mill still functioning,
profitably fulfilling the purpose for which it was created, in the whole of the
United States. It is still managed by the same families who originated it
(the Mendenhall's, the Cook's, and the Ragsdale's). President Jefferson
Davis, along with his Escort, as they fled South toward the Gulf, passed near
here. Confederate Treasury official, George Trenholm, stayed the night at
Jamestown community's medical doctor's home. Billy Ragsdale, current
Superintendent at Oakdale, and great-grandson of Joseph Ragsdale, former
Confederate officer and head of the mill in the 1880's, vows to keep Oakdale
running as long as bills can be paid. Mary Browning and Mary M. Dalton
have crafted a short history, quite engagingly done featuring actual people who,
in some cases worked at the mill for many decades, on this DVD, reflecting the
values and the ethos initially set into motion by the spiritual concerns
entertained by Thomas Cook, first Superintendent. This is a story of a
business founded in the Confederate era still operating, still providing gainful
employment, still encouraging the living out of what are truly Christian values,
essentially, which shape and mould individual character even today. This
short but instructive DVD can be purchased through amazon.com or borrowed via
Inter-Library Loan.
The website tennrebgirl.com has several versions of actual
ribbon and medal mementoes featured for viewing on this website: tennrebgirl.com. If difficulty is
encountered you might try to access this site by going to google and typing in
"United Confederate Veterans medals and reunion ribbons."
PSALM 100
A
Psalm of praise.
1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2 Serve the LORD with
gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3 Know ye that the
LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we
are his people, and the sheep of his
pasture. 4 Enter into his gates
with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. 5 For the LORD is good; his
mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generation.
This month I want to offer thanks to Almighty God
for His many blessings. He is the Rock of my salvation! It is He who
has sacrificed all for my forgiveness and eternal life. I am most
grateful that He has redeemed me from a life of sin and ungodliness
so that I can live a life of peace and joy in the knowledge that I
will spend eternity with Him in His kingdom. He has sealed me with
the Holy Spirit so that I can live a life of victory in Christ
Jesus, my Lord and Saviour. I thank Him and praise Him for His mercy
and grace!
We are a nation that has been blessed far more
than we ever deserved and yet we have turned our back on our Great
God and our Saviour Jesus Christ. But it is not too late to turn
from our sins and once again enjoy the wonderful blessings that come
from a heart dedicated to God. We, as a nation, have so much to be
thankful for and yet we continue down that slippery slope that leads
to destruction. It is time to confess our sins and seek God's
forgiveness. He is a merciful God, but He is a Holy and Just God and
sin cannot dwell in His presence.
Join with me today and make a commitment to thank
God everyday for His mercy and grace. Thank Him for our beautiful
Southland and for the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Pray for those
that are lost that God will save them from their sins. Pray for our
soldiers and those who protect us at home. Pray for the afflicted and
those who have lost loved ones in recent months. May the peace of
God and the joy of the Holy Spirit and the love of Christ be with
you all, Chaplain William McKiven
PAST COMMANDER JIM YOUNG HITTING THE
LIVING HISTORY CIRCUIT PORTRAYING GENERAL LEE
Camp member James Young is
fulfilling the sacred charge of the Sons of Confederate Veterans in
helping to educate the public about one of the South's unsurpassed
heroes. He is accompanied by his spouse, Barbara, as they
portray the lives of Robert Edward Lee and his wife, Mary Custis
Lee. Young has a fully booked schedule for the remainder of
the year wherein he will speak on Lee at living history
demonstrations. Part of the sacred charge tells us that it is
our "duty to see that the true history of the South is presented to
future generations" and that we exist to defend "the Confederate
soldier's good name." The Young's are dedicated to fulfilling
that very thing. They will be embarking for Virginia to
portray the Lee's this month. Do be in prayer for Jim and
Barbara as they travel the roads and interact with a history-hungry
public seeking to learn the truth of the struggle our forebear's
went through in seeking to establish a free, sovereign Christian
republic. And pray that God will enable them both to represent
the Lee's in perfect freedom and accuracy.
ABOVE ARTICLE SHOWS WHAT OUR
CHARGE DEMANDS OF US! KEEP INFORMED! VISIT OUR
WEBSITE AT: HTTP://WWW.CAMP2089.ORG
CAMP MEMBER PASSES MILESTONE
WITH CELEBRATION OF 90th YEAR
Compatriot Buster
Richeson enjoyed another birthday this immediate past June 25th.
A member of the SCV since 2002, he was awarded the SCV War
Service medal in August 2008 by Camp Commander Bill Norris of
the historic SCV Camp #4 at Charleston, SC, where Buster lives.
He participated in WWII, the Korean conflict, and during part of
the Viet Nam era. His military service took him far afield
from the old McGhee-Tyson Air Force Station at Knoxville, TN, to
places like the Yukon, occupied Germany, and Hawaii. He
enjoys the companionship of his spouse, Vera McKnight-Richeson,
who also appreciates her Confederate heritage. He is still
active, rides his lawn mower, and drives his car, living one day
at a time. Happy 90th, Buster! Anyone wishing to
drop him a card of appreciation can write him at: Buster
Richeson, 11 Brigadier Drive, Charleston, SC 29407. Keep
Buster in your prayers!
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