Next, the Charge of Lt. General Stephen D. Lee was read. This was given at the formation of the Sons of Confederate Veterans at the annual convention of the United Confederate Veterans in New Orleans, Louisiana, at their annual convention 26 April 1906. As their ranks were thinning with each passing year, it became necessary to pass the vindication along their heirs.
This is what the SCV is bound to uphold.
"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. Remember, it is your duty to see that the true history of the South is presented to future generations."
This was presented by Gayle F. Red in his usual fine style.
A labor charged and upheld by the Sons of Confederate Veterans even 103 years later.
More to Come. --B-R'er
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
