The Fort Brooke Record
October 2002
Volume 8, Issue 10
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The Fort Brooke RecordOctober 2002
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| The "Fort Brooke Record" (FBR) is the monthly newsletter of the Capt. John T. Lesley Camp 1282, Inc, a Camp of the Florida Division, SCV and of the International Sons of Confederate Veterans. The FBR is provided free of charge to members of the Camp. Editorial comments in this publication are the expressed opinion of the editorial writer and not of the Camp. Paid advertisements can in no way be considered an endorsement by this camp. Locally, for inquiries and information on coming to events, the camp maintains a full-time access phone at (813) 661-7045. |
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NO OCTOBER MEETING
6:00 doors open 7:00 dinner 651 Pine Forest Dr. Brandon, FL RSVP: Summer is almost over and so it's fish fry time again. Do you like good Southern food? Do you enjoy Bluegrass music? Then you'll LOVE the SCV Fish Fry! This will be the 15th year that Past Commander and Executive Officer Jim Hayward and his loveley wife, Rosa, have hosted this event. The fish fry is an opportunity for like-minded people to socialize, enjoy comraderie and a good Southern style meal. In the early years, only 35-40 would attend. But the Camp has grown and now you can expect to see 150-200 compatriots, their friends, families and loyal legionaires. This family-friendly event has become so popular that a professional band can be hired. Foothills Bluegrass is back by popular request, going on our 3rd year. They are FABULOUS! Richard Robinson and John H. Nguyen will be frying the fish. Rosa Hayward and Laura Brock will be cooking grits. Iced tea and sodas will be provided. In addition to good food and fellowship, the raffle will be held for the Replica 1858 Remington Revolver Carbine Black Powder .44 Caliber Length of Barrel 18. Also a
BATTLE FLAG #1 at Charlotte County Speedway
Here's a new approach to keep the flag flying: A SCV logo bedecked hotrod Camaro. Eric Smith, the car's owner and driver is a Camp member of the William Footman Camp in Fort Myers. Our own Jim Hayward is a car sponsor, and his name is painted on the car. Eric has been running the car during the 2002 season and has won numerous stock car races. The most recent win was September 28th, making him #1 in points. To have more info or to support Eric, visit Eric's Web Site at: http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/benyjimbob/myhomepage/. Way to go!!!! Eric!!!!
CAMP WISH LIST The "On Fire" Lesley Camp is constantly striving to fulfill our Charge. The following items are on our 'wish list'. If you can help or know someone who can...please contact any of the officers.
CAMP BUSINESS From the desk of . Cmdr. Robert Gates 28 August, 2002 I would like to personally thank John T. Lesley Camp member Greg Chappell for driving all the way down to Fort Myers and speaking on the history of the Confederate Navy. Greg did a great job and kept the Camp well entertained at our monthly meeting with his knowledge. Greg is an asset to your Camp and the entire SCV. Thanks Greg! WANTED!!! MEN for prestigious Colour Guard We'd like to have more men in the Colour Guard and Honour Guard. Riflemen and flag bearers are needed. Being part of the Colour Guard is a great opportunity to show the Colours and take part in honouring our heritage and our Confederate ancestors. There will be some initial expense for uniforms and equipment. Any present member of the Colour Guard will be happy to assist in acquiring necessary items. Now is a good time to get started as there will be opportunities to acquire needed items during the re-enactment season. Contact Wayne Sweat (813) 752-5042 or any member for more information.
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COMPASSION The miracles that were done by our Lord Jesus Christ enable us to feel the compassionate heartbeat of God. In the healing of both Jairus' daughter and the woman "who had been subject to bleeding for 12 years (Mark 5:22 ff and v. 20) we see that they were in a triple bind". 1. They both were experiencing excruciating suffering. Jairus in the death of his beautiful daughter, whom he had wrapped so many dreams and hopes. The woman, who had struggled with a debilitating physical malady for so many years, had been worn down to nothing. 2. Each felt themselves cursed by God. It was a settled theological conviction among the Jews that God was not only creator but destroyer; not only the One who heals but who causes illness. The Jews had no understanding of the natural causes for disabilities, all of these physical ailments and even premature death were believed to be God's judgment on people either for their sins or the sins of their parents (see Deut. 28). That is why, when the disciples saw "a man blind from birth," they asked "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" Jesus' answer was "neither" (John 9:1 ff.) 3. To be cursed by God meant social ostracism. So, the high esteem in which Jairus was held, as the leader of the synagogue, was in jeopardy. The people would begin to wander, who sinned, the girl or her parent, which was Jairus. In the case of the hemorrhaging woman, the Law of Moses declared not only that she was unclean, but that everything and everybody that she touched was also unclean. So here is the incredible part of this double-edged miracle-story: They saw in Jesus someone they could approach, and who would not turn them away. They saw in Jesus a God with a compassionate heart. They were drawn to Jesus because in Him, they saw a real God who does not curse but blesses, who does not afflict but heals, who does not kill but raises the dead. So we have read about followers of Jesus down through the centuries that they too have shown compassion too, if they are really and truly devout followers of Him, they try to emulate His ways. Let me give you an example of this type of compassion that occurred during the War Between the States in Western Virginia in 1861. Brig. Gen. John B. Floyd's Confederate force of over 4,000 men were in retreat form the advancing enemy with a force of over 4,500, which were from the 12th, 13th, 7th, 37th and 44th Ohio Volunteer regiments, McMullins Mountain Howitzers, (Jackass battery), Schnider's rifled cannons and West's and Pfau's cavalries. This army was headed up by Brig. Gen. H.W. Benham. All were hurrying to get to within striking distance of the fleeing Confederates. If you remember, Floyd, who had been Secretary of State under Pres. Buchanan, was a politician, not a military man. The men in the ranks were new soldiers - wet, cold, apprehensive. It was the first year of the war and the Gray soldiers had yet to learn the art of warfare. So on went their retreat. The morning of the 13th of Nov. found Floyd near McCoy's Mill, 10 miles from Fayetteville. All night the tired troops had laid on the wet ground, unprotected from the elements. At the first streak of dawn, they were in motion. At 0900 a report came in from the rear that the enemy was close and about to attack. General Henningsen (the famous Nicaraguan filibuster) of Floyd's staff, ordered the small cavalry force to the rear. This force was commanded by a dashing young officer, Colonel St. George Croghan, son of a distinguished soldier of the war with Great Britain. The debonair colonel saluted, wheeled his horse around and followed by his small band of gray-clad horsemen, galloped to the rear.
The men in Blue finally burst into the house and searched the place for concealed Confederates. Col. Gardner came and brought a surgeon -- Surgeon Chase of the 13th Ohio Regiment -- and the wounded officer was made as comfortable as possible. In a short time Gen. Benham, the commanding officer of the Federals, arrived and entered the room. The stricken Confederate recognized him and held out a weak hand. Gone now was all hatred and passion of the conflict. "General," he said, "I am dying!" The Yankee general, usually stern and haughty, took the cold hand, while a tear glistened on his cheek. "I regret this colonel" he exclaimed. "From my heart I am truly sorry!" Your father was my classmate at West Point." At half past two, the gallant Colonel Groghan, whispering in the ear of a union Chaplain, said "It's cold and I am far away from home" and with those last words slipped from this life's battles to an eternal rest with his Lord, Colonel St. George Groghan had died. The compassion which the Yankee General showed to a dying Col. Groghan was disclosed in a letter written by the Gen. to Gen. Floyd when he told him what had happened to the brave Col. Groghan that day. You see, compassion can be displayed if we as a people will but try to live our lives the way our Lord and savior did, showing compassion when we are given the chance. And this, as we see, has been demonstrated in war as well as in peace-time. Rev Calvin T. Martin
This service has been developed by and is provided by the public affairs committee and the education committee of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, and will assist you in staying informed of heritage news and events during the week and to help locate news forums with articles of interest. THIS ANALYSIS IS PROVIDED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, ONLY. The stories are identified by scanning select regional and national newspapers and news agencies located on the Web. These stories from the September 27, 2002 issue. ABCNews.com - Sept. 20 - VANDERBILT RENAMES CONFEDERATE HALL NASHVILLE, Tenn. Sept. 20 - Vanderbilt University is dropping the word "Confederate" from the name of a residence hall, angering a group that helped finance it. (Virginia) Daily Press - Sept. 19 - WILDER CHIDES DEMOCRATS FOR JONES' USE OF CONFEDERATE FLAG Boston Globe - Sept. 22 - REPARATIONS LAWYERS EYE FLORIDA DECISION CNSNews.com - Sept. 19 - BLACK ACTIVIST PROUD TO DEFEND HIS 'SOUTHERN HERITAGE'
From the Adjutants Desk: The John T. Lesley Camp 1282, Sons of Confederate Veterans Muster Roll for the month of September, 2002 registers 166 true Compatriots, 22 faithful Legionnaires and two loyal Associates. The Camp Adjutant takes pleasure in announcing two new members into our midst, Robert Austin his Confederate Army Ancestor was Brig. Gen. Alfred J. Vaughn, Jr. of the Army of Tennessee. Jeff Buchanan, his ancestor was Pvt. Archibald B. Buchanan of the 9th Alabama Inf. CSA. Gail Lowman-Crosby, President, Tampa Chapter #113, United Daughters of the Confederacy was to give a presentation on Tampas Confederate Monument at the September 17th meeting of the John T. Lesley Camp, SCV. It is my understanding that she was given the date of September 18th for her presentation, and she was prepared and did in fact arrive at Buddy Freddys on Wednesday evening. Our apologies on the mix up on the dates and we look forward to rescheduling your presentation. At the September meeting, Past Cmdr. James B. Hayward volunteered a talk on his Confederate ancestors in the Plant City, Florida area. They were connected with John T. Lesley (our Camp namesake) and how they drove cattle north to provide meat for our fighting forces in the War Between The States. After his talk there was a question and answer session, a good time was had by all. Donation tickets are on sale for the 1858 44. Caliber Target Carbine Revolver. These donation tickets are available from Commander Marion Lambert @ 813-839-5153. If you have any questions concerning camp business or to process membership paperwork, please do not hesitate in contacting me. Col. Dwight Tetrick, Adjutant |
