Lot 79
Constitution For The Walnut Grove Confederate Veterans Association. Manuscript "Constitution," for a Confederate Veterans Association in Walnut Grove (possibly Tennessee or Missouri?), no date, 5½ pages folio. The constitution states that "All Confedrate vetrens whoo was honorable discharged from service is eligble to membership in this Association." The objectives of the association are set forth: "…the Conservation of Confederate memories the fromation of fellowship and the Cultivation of friendship between the veterans of the late Confedrate War the Exabition of loyal respect to the recolection and Impulses of a Confederate past the Encouragement and practice of manly virtues the Extension of reasonable aid and simpathy to fellow members in time of sickness and distress and in case of deth the rendition of suitable funeral honors. The titles of the officers, their duties, and the order of business are noted. There is much concern about members who become ill or die. A few members of one committee are written on verso of the last page; some research might tell more about this interesting and touching document.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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