LOYAL LEGION HISTORICAL JOURNAL

JOURNALLOYAL LEGION HISTORICAL

The Publication of The Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States

VOL. 64, No. 1 SPRING 2007

Preview of 122nd Annual Major General Charles

Congress Devens: Civil War Hero

By Jeffrey Burden, Chancellor-in-Chief By Marston Watson, Editor-in-Chief

Annapolis, Maryland — the home of Charles Devens, Jr. was born in
the United States Naval Academy Charlestown, Massachusetts on 4
— will welcome Companions and Dames April 1820, the son of Charles Devens
of MOLLUS and DOLLUS when it (1791-1876) and Mary Lithgow.
hosts the 122nd Annual Congress of the Devens’ distinguished ancestry includes
Loyal Legion, September 21-23, 2007. his great-grandfather Richard Devens
In addition to enjoying this historic (1721-1807), a prominent citizen of
USNA
Jay Adrian, Union Club of Boston
Charlestown and a Commissary General

in the Revolutionary War from 1776-

1782. Richard was a member of the

United States Naval Academy Committee of Safety with John Hancock Major General Charles Devens
and other patriots. His residence was
and beautiful capital city, members of opposite the head of his wharf, near the at the beginning of the Civil War. He was
the Legion and the Dames, and their spot where he furnished Paul Revere with struck by a bullet on July 24, 1861 at
guests, will be able to participate in a horse from Deacon Larkin’s barn just Balls’ Bluff that would have pierced his
an exciting special event — the Naval before Revere made his famous ride to heart had it not struck a metallic button.
History Symposium, sponsored by the Lexington and Concord on 18April 1775.
Department of History at the U.S.N.A. Devens was made a brigadier
General Devens received his early general of volunteers on April 15,
The Symposium (which requires education at the Boston Latin School 1862 and saw action in the Peninsula
separate registration — see the form before entering Harvard College, where Campaign. His horse was shot under
following) runs from Thursday, 20 he graduated in 1838. He studied at him at the battle of Antietam in 1862.
September through Saturday morning, Harvard Law School and continued his He was highly complimented by his
22 September on the grounds of the law studies in the office of Hubbard & division commander for gallantry
Academy. It will cover a wide range Watts until he was admitted to the bar at Fredericksburg in 1862, and was
of topics related to military history in 1841. He practiced first in Northfield, seriously wounded while in command of
— including a panel discussion led by then Greenfield and finally Worcester, a division at Chancellorsville in 1863. In
Loyal Legion members about Academy Massachusetts in partnership with 1864, he was assigned to Major General
graduates who became members of George R. Hoar and J. Henry Hill. W. J. Smith’s 11th Army Corps at his
the Legion. Among those honored request, and commanded a division
names are Admirals David Farragut, Devens became interested in military at Cold Harbor. General Devens was
matters and was steadily promoted in commissioned major-general in April,
continued on page 6 the state militia until he reached the rank 1856 by brevet, for gallantry and good
of brigadier general. When President conduct at the capture of Richmond.
Abraham Lincoln called for 75,000 He mustered out at his own request in
volunteers, General Devens immediately June, 1866. The entire congressional
turned his affairs to another lawyer and delegation from Massachusetts signed
departed for the front on April 20, 1861,
continued on page 4

THE LOYAL LEGION HISTORICAL JOURNAL is published by the MEMORIAL FUND of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, which
was founded April 15, 1865. Pertinent materials will be welcomed from Companions and others. Information should be submitted to the Editor, Marston Watson, 48
Southwind Circle, Richmond, CA 94804-7404. Information should be typed and photographs may be black and white or in color. Contributions may be made to the
Memorial Fund through the National Headquarters.

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Commander-in-Chief’s Message

This time last year I was writing about the cancellation Kathy Watson
of the ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial due to a
snow storm. This year we had fine weather and a successful Benjamin C. Frick, Commander-in-Chief
celebration – two days before the “Valentine’s Day Snowstorm”
shut down the East Coast. Our Mid-Winter Meeting was held every confidence that this will be a success. We will continue
at the Channel Inn, and the officers and committee chairman this joint sponsorship in future years on the Saturday closest
reported on the good works of our Order.There are two particular to April 15th. I extend my appreciation to Junior Vice-
items I would like to highlight, and these are our annual Commander-in-Chief Harrison, and to Past Commander-in-
commemorations of President Lincoln’s birthday and death day. Chief Gordon R. Bury for all of their efforts on this event.
In 1922 President Warren G. Harding, being well familiar
with the Loyal Legion and our mission, asked us to arrange Returning to our Mid-Winter Meeting, I would like to thank
a ceremony for the Dedication of the recently completed the District of Columbia Commandery and Commander
Lincoln Memorial. Our Commander-in-Chief then was George E. Walton for another successful year hosting the
Lieutenant General Nelson Miles, the first Chief of Staff meeting and the annual dinner. This endeavor is much like
of the Army. He worked with other members of the Loyal hosting an Annual Congress, and we appreciate the efforts
Legion to present an impressive dedication on Memorial Day, of the companions of the D.C. Commandery each February.
May 30, 1922. The attendance was estimated at 50,000, and
included President Harding, Chief Justice of the United States As I mentioned at the beginning of this column, the weather
and former President William Howard Taft, and the only cooperated this year for the ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial.
surviving son of President Lincoln, Robert Todd Lincoln. It was chilly inside the marble memorial, but the space heaters
Inspired by this dedication ceremony, the members of the were able to thaw the Air Force Ceremonial Brass Band. Peter
Loyal Legion began to sponsor an annual ceremony at the Arrott Dixon served again as Master of Ceremonies in his usual
Memorial on President Lincoln’s birthday, beginning in 1923. graceful style. We were pleased to have Chaplain of the U. S.
The 200th birthday of President Lincoln is in 2009, and the House of Representatives The Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin,
congressionally chartered Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne, and Assistant
Commission (ALBC) has been planning events to celebrate Secretary of the Navy William A. Navas, Jr. on the dais.
this milestone. One of the concerns of your officers has been
to assure that the Loyal Legion would have a prominent role In the message from President George W. Bush that
at the Lincoln Memorial on February 12, 2009. Chancellor was read as part of the ceremony, he said, “In Abraham
Jeffry C. Burden has spent the last couple of years making Lincoln, the American people elected as their President
sure that the ALBC understands the history and purpose of perhaps the only man who could preserve our unity and
the Loyal Legion, and our role at the Lincoln Memorial. assure our future as a great Nation.” The companions of the
Jeffry and I had the opportunity to meet with the Executive Military Order of the Loyal Legion are proud to continue
Director and the Program Director of the ALBC in early an 84-year tradition of celebrating the birthday of our
March, and at the end of the meeting were assured that the 16th President, and taking the opportunity to rededicate
Loyal Legion will continue in our traditional role, and that ourselves to fostering the ideals of Abraham Lincoln.
the ALBC is willing to provide any necessary support to
enhance the event. Jeffry’s hard work has indeed paid off. I look forward to seeing you at the NavalAcademy inAnnapolis,
The Loyal Legion also participates in the annual Maryland, in September for the 122nd Annual Congress.
commemoration of the death of President Lincoln. This is an
event long associated with our companion, Thomas L.W. Benjamin C. Frick
Johnson, who died early in 2005. Without his leadership, the Commander-in-Chief
focus of this event had blurred over the last few years. Junior
Vice-Commander-in-Chief Keith G. Harrison has worked
with representatives of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil
War, particularly SUVCW Commander-in-Chief, James B.
Pahl, to reinvigorate this commemoration. Although I am
writing this before the commemoration on Saturday, April
14th jointly organized by MOLLUS and the SUVCW, I have

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LOYAL LEGION HISTORICAL Welcome New Companions

JOURNAL The following Companions have joined the Military Order of
the Loyal Legion since December 2006.The Commander-
The Publication of the Military Order in-Chiefextendscongratulationsandawarmwelcometoeachone.
of the Loyal Legion of the United States

VOL. 64, No.1 SPRING 2007

1 Preview of 122nd Congress Jeffry C. Burden, Chancellor-in-Chief

Companions Insignia No. Commandery

1 Major General Charles Devens: Civil Hereditary Companions 22456
War Hero Jon Nicholas Austin 22457
Stephen Edward Cunningham
2 Commander-in-Chief’s Message A216 Ohio
Associate Companions A217 Pennsylvania
3 Welcome New Companions Ryan Bradford Weddle A218
Todd Alan Shillington A219 New York
5 The Last Camp Neal Hanlon New York
John M. Hart, Jr. Virginia
Pennsylvania

6 Commandery News

Hereditary Membership Program

7 Lincoln Birthday Events

8 Membership Campaign 2007 Our Hereditary Membership Program is in effect each
fiscal year, October 1 through September 30. Here
8 Lincoln Birthday Events Photos are the rules that apply to this program. Recruit a minimum
of three (3) new Hereditary Companions and you will be
9 DOLLUS Executive Board 2006-2008 rewarded with a Lincoln MOLLUS Certificate of Appreciation
for meritorious service and a Lincoln Membership Medal
9 Annapolis: Site of 2007 Congress of Honor presented by our current Commander-in-Chief.
These two prestigious awards will be presented to you at our
10 Loyal Legion Memorial Fund annual National Congress, the Lincoln Memorial Ceremony
in Washington, D.C. or at the Lincoln Tomb Ceremony in
11 MOLLUS 122nd Congress Springfield, Illinois. If you are unable to attend one of these
Event Annuoncement & Reservation three major functions, arrangements may be made to mail
the certificate and medal to your home. This program is
12 Merchandise Order Form the lifeblood of our historic Military Order and will ensure
our noble existence for countless generations to come.

Publisher Remembering “MOLLUS” In Your Will
Benjamin C. Frick
Commander-in-Chief After you provide for your family and other matters, would you consider
including a memorial gift in your will to our hallowed Order? Your gift to
Editor-in-Chief the Loyal Legion Memorial Fund, which is tax deductible, would be used
Marston Watson to support the preservation of battlefields, monuments and programs that
serve to memorialize the Civil War. In this way you would be perpetuating
Assistant Editor the memory of your Civil War ancestors and fellow companions.
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4 marshal he [Devens] executed the Loyal Legion Historical Journal
process for remanding Thomas Sims, 4, 1906 by sculptor Daniel Chester
Major General Charles Devens from page 1 a fugitive slave, to the control of French in front of the Worcester Court.
those who claimed ownership in him. A large bronze statue by sculptor Olin
a recommendation that he be retained in Although this was in discharge of L. Warner was erected to General
the reorganization of the regular army, what Mr. Devens considered to be his Devens’ memory on the grounds
but General Devens insisted on returning imperative duty, he strove afterwards of the Old State House in Boston.
to the practice of his law profession. to make amends for the act by buying
the freedom of Sims. He wrote to Mrs. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
It was during the Civil War that Lydia Maria Childs, who was collecting saw fit to rehabilitate the central
General Devens became one of 503 funds for the purpose, offering to defray courthouses, namely the Supreme
military and other prominent men who the whole expense himself. The coming Judicial Court, the Court of Appeals
founded The Union Club of Boston of the war put an end to the project. Sims and local courts. The main structure
in 1863. Only eighty-two of these was afterwards aided by Mr. Devens, at Boston’s Pemberton Square was
distinguished men are remembered in and finally appointed to a department renovated and renamed John Adams
the Dictionary of American Biography. position, while Gen. Devens was Courthouse, which was rededicated on
The other 421 men, according to the attorney-general under President Hayes.” March 31, 2005. A number of national,
Union Club history, “did a great deal state and city officials attended this event.
more for serious causes than sign Fort Devens, Massachusetts was
the Constitution and pay their dues.” named for Brevet Major General Former Commander-in-Chief Lenahan O’Connell
Also, General Devens was an original Charles Devens. It first came into with Fred Stevens
member of the Military Order of the existence in September 1917, as a
Loyal Legion (insignia #863, Mass. temporary cantonment arising out of Included in this renovation was an
Commandery), which was founded in preparations for World War I and was old plaque honoring General Charles
1865 at The Union League of Philadelphia. opened as a reception center for World Devens, which was badly in need of
War I selectees. It processed over cleaning and restoration. This plaque was
Governor Alexander Hamilton 100,000 men from the New England a gift of the “State of Massachusetts of
Bullock (1816-1882) appointed General area into the army. Two divisions the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of
Devens a justice of the Massachusetts (76th and 12th) were trained during the United States.” Former Commander-
Superior Court in 1867. He was chosen the war at Devens. After the war, over in-Chief Lenahan O’Connell arranged
national commander of the Grand Army 150,000 men processed out through with Fred Stevens, Commander of
of the Republic to succeed General the gates of Devens to return home.
Ambrose Burnside. He has served continued on page 6 column 1
as commander of the Loyal Legion Devens was declared a permanent
of Massachusetts and the societies installation in 1931 and given the name
of the armies of the Potomac, of the Fort Devens in 1932. It was then the home
James and of the 6th Army Corps. of the 3rd Battalion, 66th Infantry (Light
Tanks). With the outbreak of World
Devens was appointed an associate War II, a $25 million building program
justice of the Supreme Judicial Court began and an airfield was constructed.
in 1873 by Governor William Barrett During the war three divisions (1st,
Washburn (1820-1887) and afterwards 32nd and 45th) trained here. A Prisoner
served as Attorney General of the of War Camp for German and Italian
United States during the administration prisoners was in operation from 1944
of Rutherford B. Hayes (1877-1881), to 1946. Fort Devens was again reduced
19th President of the United States. to caretaker status after the war until it
Governor John Davis Long (1838- was reactivated in 1948 as a reception
1915) reappointed Judge Charles center for the Korean Conflict and later
Devens to the Supreme Judicial Court as the Army Security Agency Training
at the expiration of Hayes’ term, where Center. Fort Devens officially closed as
he served until his death in 1891. an active Regular Army installation on
March 31, 1996, ending nearly 80 years
Judge Charles Devens died from of service to its country and its people.
cardiac failure at his residence on
12 Ashburton Place, Boston on A statue of General Charles Devens,
January 7, 1891 and is buried at astride a horse, was unveiled on July
Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge.
He never married and left no issue.

His obituary in the Boston Globe
reported that “During his term as

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The Last Camp The years have fled like a bird on the wing,
And our comrades grown aged, and gray.
Submitted by Bruce Butgereit, Recorder, Michigan Commandery They are fast passing over to join the dead heroes,
Where no one can tell the Blue from the Gray.
The following poem was shared with Bruce Butgereit
by Mrs. Marjorie Schultz of Bloomfield, Michigan, The once mighty army’s great chieftains departed!
who had been given his name as one interested in things Together with many, as true and as brave.
relating to the Civil War and veterans. It was written over Our memory still clings to their names and their Glory,
the course of twenty-two years by her grandfather James Tho absent they speak to us now from the grave.
Westly Benedict. The first nine stanzas were written
in 1872 and the final four stanzas on May 30, 1894. Fraternity sounds the glad word of reunion,
And comrades, great comrades like brothers again.
The Last Camp God bless the grand army of this might nation,
True patriots, staunch heroes, and bravest of men.
We have met in the camp where our heroes are resting,
Who stood by that flag that floats o’er their graves. Leave a place in your hearts, young men of our nation,
Though their faces are hid we shall never forget them, For these loyal old comrades, who are meeting today.
Nor our voices keep silent in accents of praise. They will soon cross the river to join the great Army,
Where suffering and trials have all passed away.
How ready and willing when the nation was calling,
They put on armor, the union to save. James Benedict was born in 1847 in Middletown,
Through the storm clouds of fire, that round them were raging, Connecticut. He married Martha Killmaster in 1874 at
They fought, bled, and died, ‘neath our flag that still waves. Port Rowan, Ontario, Canada in St. John’s Church. He
opened the first wholesale grocery store on the northwest
Their deeds so heroic, in effulgence are shining, corner of Pine and Military Streets in Port Huron in 1874
To their names all immortal, pure homage we bring. and closed it in 1901. The original copy of this poem was
In tokens of honor, we have gathered together, written on the back of stationary used by James in his
To strew o’er their graves the flowers of Spring. grocery store and was bound together by a yellow ribbon.

No power on earth can awake them to battle, James and Martha had three children. His grandson
They have conquered through death the greatest of foes. William (Marjorie’s half-brother) remembers his
They will suffer no more from earth’s trials and conflicts, grandfather as an authoritarian figure, who could blow
In these graves they are taking the final repose. smoke rings that were a joy to behold. He pointed them
at a 30-degree angle to the floor. They sort of wobbled
Here victory and peace in silence commingles, and then finally broke on the floor. He smoked White Owl
Here beauty and fragrance doth richly abound. cigars which his grandsons would purloin on occasion.
Here! Here! Lie the martyrs who will ne’er be forgotten,
In these dark lonely cells ‘neath these grass covered mounds. Although James never served in the Civil War; he shows his
understanding of the sacrifices made by those who did and his
Go cover their tombs with the sweetest of flowers, appreciation for their accomplishments. He had a sense that he
Come sing o’er these loved ones. Your requiems low. was just a regular man with a patriotic spirit. This poem could
May we feel in our hearts pure gratitude flowing, have been read at any Decoration Day ceremony across the
For those heroes who died with their face to the foe. nation as a fitting memory of those who wore the blue uniform.

How many in prison under vandal oppression,
Found death by starvation, their only relief.
We can freely forgive; but never forget them,
Who cruelty doubled our burden of grief.

Aye! Well can America boast of her freedom,
Unequaled in liberty, wealth, and renown.
She was bought with a price that equals her value,
It’s the lives of our heroes in the graves we stand ‘round.

May peace like the Sun, shine over our nation,
And hope and prosperity, lighten the gloom.
‘Till the glorious reunion in the eternal Kingdom,
Where we shall awake from earth’s sorrowing tomb.

6 The Congress and Symposium will Loyal Legion Historical Journal
be a unique opportunity to experience
Major General Charles Devens from page 4 the character and attractions of the one Abraham Lincoln quote on
of the world’s great military landmarks, preserving the Union:
the Massachusetts Commandery, to while enjoying the company of your “If I could save the Union
have their picture taken in front of this fellow Companions and Dames. Please without freeing any slave, I
plaque. Companion O’Connell stated note that 22 and 23 September will be a would do it; and if I could save
with obvious pride, “Now that it is Navy football weekend in Annapolis — it by freeing all the slaves, I
cleaned, the Loyal Legion will have so make your hotel reservations early! would do it; and if I could do
some record of the existence of the it by freeing some and leaving
plaque and notify the membership.” others alone, I would also do
that.”
Sources: (Letter to Horace Greeley,
The Union Club of Boston: Biographical Sketch of August 1862)
Major General Charles Devens
Frederick Milton Kimball, Editor, 100th Anniversary COMMANDERY NEWS
Celebration The Union Club of Boston, Inc., 1964,
30-31 Missouri Commandery Niermeyer and Vernon von der Heydt
LIFE’s RACE RUN: Judge Devens’ Career is Ended, from the Missouri Commandery and Bob
The Boston Globe, January 8, 1891, 10 General William Tecumseh Sherman Chesnut of the Illinois Commandery.
Birthday Ceremonies, St. Louis
[Historical Note: Marston Watson’s 3rd great- February 28, 2007 A parade of about forty re-
grandfather is Richard Devens (1784-1847), husband enactors marched in formation
of Jane Caroline Lithgow, whose sister Mary was It was a bitterly cold blustery day from the front gate to the gravesite.
married to Richard’s brother Charles Devens, Sr. but over sixty braved the elements
(1791-1876). Major General Charles Devens, Jr., is to help honor Sherman’s life at Calvary Wreathes were placed by hereditary
Marston’s first cousin, four times removed. Watson’s Cemetery in St. Louis, the final resting organizations including one for the
father, Joseph Daly Watson (1915-2005), was an place of himself and his family. The Commander-in-Chief by Past CiC
inductee at Fort Devens in 1944 prior to his active Billy Yank/William T. Sherman Niermeyer and one for the Missouri
participation at the Battle of the Bulge during World Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil Commandery by Senior Vice
War II.] War Camp did an excellent job of Commander Funck. Several condensed
conducting the ceremony as they always speeches were given and then closed
Congress Preview from page 4 do. Companions participating in this by salutes by rifle and by cannon. A
event included Charlie Funck and wife fellowship dinner followed afterwards.
Bancroft Gherardi, and Louis Kempff Ruth (DOLLUS), Jack Grothe, Doug
(the latter two of whom became Douglas Niermeyer, Recorder
commanders-in- chief of the Legion). Past Commander-in-Chief

The Symposium fee covers not only Douglas Niermeyer
the Symposium sessions, but a Thursday
night reception, and a Friday banquet Parade of re-enactors marching in formation from the front gate to the gravesite of General
(which will take the place of a MOLLUS/ William Tecumseh Sherman.
DOLLUS dinner event that night.) You
must be independently registered for
the Symposium to attend those two
social events. Please use the separate
Legion registration form to indicate
attendance at the various MOLLUS/
DOLLUS events, and to accompany
the fees and costs associated with them.

The Annapolis Doubletree Hotel is the
headquarters hotel for both the Congress
and the Symposium. Besides offering
first-class accommodations, the hotel
will run a free shuttle to the Academy for
Doubletree guests who are also registered
for the Symposium. See the Loyal Legion
registration form for more details on
hotel availability, including reservation
phone numbers and cut-off dates.

Companions and Dames will
hold their meetings on Saturday
afternoon at the Doubletree, before
adjourning to the annual Loyal
Legion reception and banquet.

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Wisconsin Commandery Lincoln Birthday Events Kathy WatsonDaniel P. Coughlin, Chaplain of the U.
Kathy WatsonS. House of Representatives. Greetings
LTC Thomas P. Curtis II, Former Commander By Peter A. Dixon, LBNCC Chairman were given by the Honorable Kirk
Kathy Watson Kempthorne, Secretary of the Interior,
It has been customary for companions The Military Order of the Loyal following which the traditional letter
of the Wisconsin Commandery to Legion of the United StatesAnnual from the President of the United States
meet for its Annual Meeting at the end of Lincoln Birthday dinner was held at the was read by Benjamin C. Frick,
each year, at the beautiful Women’s Club Army and Navy Club, Washington, D. C. Esq., Commander-in-Chief, MOLLUS.
of Wisconsin in downtown Milwaukee. on Sunday evening, February 11, 2007.
The event had to be cancelled this year Guest of honor and speaker was Steven The Gettysburg Address was read by
because of a major snow storm (about L. Carson, Chairman of the White House the Honorable William A. Navas, Jr.,
a foot of the white stuff) and postponed Conference on Presidential Children. He Assistant Secretary of the Navy. The
until January 5, 2007. This day proved is Past President of the Lincoln Group Frederick Talley Drum Hunt History
to be a fine one for traveling and of Washington, D. C., an international Award given by the District of Columbia
the companions met for an excellent lecturer and Lincoln scholar. The subject Commandery, was presented to Abigail
luncheon at the same venue. One of the of his presentation was The Trial, Duvall, senior at the Severn School,
actions taken by the members included Execution, Burial and Exhumation of Severna Park, Maryland. Commander-
continued support for the Old Soldiers the Lincoln Assassination Conspirators. in-Chief Frick made the presentation.
Home and Chapel (originally established
by Lincoln), in its ongoing battle to Steven L. Carson, Chairman of the White House Abigail Duvall, recipient Frederick Talley
save the buildings from the bulldozer. Conference on Presidential Children Drum History Award
Nominations for 2007-08 officers were
presented and RobertA. Meyer was elected Presiding at the dinner was George The Lincoln Day Ceremony was
the new commander. Other companions E. Walton, Commander of the DC followed by the presentation of the
elected were Robert O. Meyer, Sr. Vice- Commandery. A United States Armed official wreaths, including wreaths of
Commander, Truman Farris, Jr. Vice Forces Color Guard presented the the President, Secretary of the Interior,
Commander and Charles Beckford, colors, which was followed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia, the
Recorder, along with James S. Reeve, pledge of allegiance and lead by Junior LBNCC and wreaths of 18 Civil Service
Treasurer, James A. Meyer, Chancellor, Vice-Commander-in-Chief, Keith G. related societies. These included the
Outgoing commander, Thomas Harrison. The invocation was given by Loyal Legion, Sons of Union Veterans
P. Curtis, concluded the afternoon Reverend Dr. Christopher M. Agnew, of the Civil War and the Dames of
activities with a brief talk on the Chaplain-in-Chief. Approximately 75 the Loyal Legion. Excellent musical
Gettysburg Addresses, giving a rendition members and guests attended, including support was provided by the United
of both a bit of Edward Everett’s Major General Guy Swan, Commanding States Air Force Ceremonial Brass.
two-hour presentation and then the General, Military District of Washington.
whole of Lincoln’s “remarks,” along The Lincoln Birthday Committee
with some observations of his own. The traditional birthday memorial hosted the traditional luncheon at
service in honor of President Abraham the Channel Inn after the ceremony.
At the Lincoln Day Ceremony, official wreaths Lincoln was held on Monday, February LBNCC Chairman, Peter Arrott Dixon,
were presented, including wreaths of the President, 12 at 11:45 am. Presiding at the ceremony presided at this luncheon where the
Secretary of the Interior, Mayor of the District of was Past DC Commander, Peter Arrott invocation was given by the Reverend
Columbia, the LBNCC and wreaths of 18 Civil Dixon, Chairman of the Lincoln Birthday Dr. Christopher Agnew. Special guests
Service related societies. Pictured above is the National Commemorative Committee. were recognized, including many
MOLLUS wreath placed by Commander-in Chief, Following the presentation of the Civil War society heads, Hon. Jerome
Benjamin C. Frick, Esq. colors and the National anthem, the
invocation was given by the Reverend continued on page 10

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Membership Campaign uncles and other eligible hereditary our “Enlistment Program,” which will
2007 family, friends and acquaintances. utilize all of our “Associate members”
as recruiters of new Hereditary
By Karl F. Schaeffer, Senior Vice Commander-in- One of the most famous questions to members. This will increase our new
Chief ask, “Do you have a family member, hereditary membership greatly, now
such as your great-grandfather or and in future years and will enhance
We are a very fortunate military great-granduncle, who served in the our morale, productivity, relationship
order that has been alive and Union forces in the Civil War (1861- and future of our historic Military Order.
well for the past one hundred and 1865), who was a Union officer, second
forty-one years. The Military Order of lieutenants and up in rank, a chaplain, a OurAssociatememberswillberewarded
the Loyal Legion honors our beloved surgeon or assistant surgeon?” You will for enlisting new Hereditary members
16th United States President, whose be amazed how many people will enlist on the same basis as our Hereditary
untimely death on April 15, 1865 will in the MOLLUS when you show or Companions. When an Associate
be remembered for eternity. Our Order give a prospective member a Prominent member recruits three new Hereditary
was created in mind and soul on that Companions booklet which lists some Companions, he will be rewarded with
dreadful day and shortly thereafter it of the great Americans who fought and the “Lincoln Medal of Honor” and the
came to pass. The memory of Abraham died in the deadliest war in the history “Lincoln Certificate of Appreciation”
Lincoln has stirred our great country and of our great country. If you need some for meritorious service. Associate
because of that and what he stood for, of the Prominent Companion booklets, members would be eligible for these two
the Military Order of the Loyal Legion e-mail or call our Recorder-in-Chief, significant awards, on a multiple basis.
became what it is today and for evermore. Captain John Kent Kane, II, USCGA,
The most important act that a MOLLUS e-mail: jkk28@coxnet, phone: (757) The Associate recipient will be
hereditary companion can perform is to 898-6953. Contact your commandery rewarded with these two very honorable
become a part time recruiter for the recorder first to check to see if he awards at our annual National Congress,
army of Abraham Lincoln. All you has some inventory of the booklets. the Lincoln Memorial Ceremony in
need is the necessary forms and then Washington, D.C. or at the Lincoln
you could be on your way to building The second best news is you can Tomb Ceremony in Springfield, Ilinois.
Lincoln’s loyal and devoted MOLLUS qualify for two awards when you enlist Our current Commander-in-Chief will
Corps. Your commandery registrars will three (3) new hereditary members. This present these two prestigious awards.
provide you with the necessary forms. article will lead you in the right direction If the recipient is unable to attend one
The best technique is to enlist to enlist new hereditary companions. of these major events, their “Medal of
your sons, grandsons, cousins, Honor” and “Certificate ofAppreciation”
An additional program has been will be mailed to their home.
approved to be a permanent part of

Lincoln Birthday Events - Washington D.C.

Kathy Watson

from l. to r. Benjamin C. Frick, Esq., Commander-in-Chief, MOLLUS,Kathy Watson Kathy Watson
Keith G. Harrison, Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief Jeffry C. Burden,
Chancellor-in-Chief, MOLLUS, and Lee A. Tryon, Treasurer-in-Chief.

from l. to r. Frank J. Scaturro, President of the U. S.Grant Tomb Association in
New York, Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin, Chaplain, US House of Representatives,
Peter Arrott Dixon, Chairman of the LBNCC, Benjamin C. Frick, Esq.,
Commander-in-Chief, MOLLUS, Florence C. Stanley, Past National President,
DOLLUS, Rev. Dr. Robert G. Carroon, Past Cdr.-in-Chief, Dr. David Curfman,
M.D., and Jeffry C. Burden, Chancellor-in-Chief, MOLLUS

DOLLUS members attending the DC Chapter meeting are from l. to r. seated
Ann Schaeffer, Florence C. Stanley, Past National President, DOLLUS, Blanche
Curfman, and Eleanor Niebell. Standing from l. to r. are Nancy Moody, President,
Lincoln Memorial University, Jean Bishop, Nancy Kane, National Recorder and
Kathy Watson

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DAMES OF THE LOYAL LEGION National Registrar Annapolis: Site of 2007
OF THE UNITED STATES Mrs. Karl F. Schaeffer (Rosemary) MOLLUS Congress
EXECUTIVE BOARD 2006-2008 7154 Willowlane Avenue N.W.
Massillon, OH 44646-9565 By Jeffry Burden, Chancellor-in-Chief
National President
Mrs. Karl F. Schaeffer (Rosemary) Phone: (330) 854-6326 Annapolis is one of the oldest
7154 Willowlane Avenue N.W. E-mail: [email protected] cities on the east coast, and its
Massillon, OH 44646-9565 attractions make it one of the most
National Historian interesting to visit. The State Capitol
Phone: (330) 854-6326 Mrs. Elise Metzger Meade building, finished in 1772, dominates
E-mail: [email protected] 75 Ardmore Avenue, #3D the heart of the city. The handsome
Ardmore, PA 19003 brick and lumber structure boast the
National Junior Vice President largest wooden dome in the world
Miss Monie E. Upham Phone: (610) 649-7548 made without using mails. It is the
2323 40th Place NW, #105 oldest state capitol in continuous use
Washington, DC 20007 Helen Soden Brady Memorial Fund in the United States, and from its
Mrs. Charles E. Funck III (Ruth) central location radiate the streets of old
Phone: (202) 333-7453 60 Harneywold Drive Annapolis like the spokes from a wheel.
E-mail: [email protected] St. Louis, MO 63136 Nearby on the waterfront is the
Annapolis Maritime Museum, telling
National Recorder Phone: (314) 524-3633 of the city’s long history of sea-
Mrs. John Kent Kane II (Nancy) E-mail: [email protected] going citizens. Not all sailors here
101 Sleepy Hollow Lane are home-grown. In fact, locals call
Yorktown, VA 23692 Dames Column “Loyal Legion Journal” the waterfront “Ego Alley” because
Mrs. Marston Watson (Kathy) of the constant parade of high-priced
Phone: (757) 898-6953 48 Southwind Circle watercraft that come visiting. On dry
E-mail: [email protected] Richmond, CA 94804-7404 land, the William Paca House and
Gardens recalls the Revolutionary-
National Chaplain Phone: (510) 412-0550 era governor of Maryland, who was
Mrs. Keith G. Harrison (Jean) E-mail: [email protected] also a “signer” of the Declaration
4209 Santa Clara Drive of Independence. Another “signer,”
Holt, MI 48842-1868 State Presidents Charles Carroll of Carrollton, was born
District of Columbia and raised in his grandfather’s house in
Phone: ( 517) 694-9394 Miss Florence C. Stanley Annapolis, a house now preserved and
E-mail: [email protected] 4600 Reservoir Road NW fully restored as the Charles Carroll
Washington, DC 20007-1917 House. He was the only Roman Catholic
National Chancellor in that honored group of revolutionaries.
Mrs. Joseph B. Siedlarz, Jr. (Nancy) Phone: (202) 333-3636 Of course, the United States Naval
26 Meadows Lane E-mail: fl[email protected] Academy is the best-known attraction
Haverford, PA 19041 at Annapolis. It boasts its own Naval
Ohio Academy Museum, housing such relics
Phone: (610) 525-8687 Mrs. Grodon R. Bury (Lynne) as the desk on which the Japanese
The Octagon House signed surrender documents in World
Committee Chairperson 10095 Wadsworth Road War II. The huge Navy Chapel is
House Where Lincoln Died Marshallville, OH 44645-9738 the spiritual center of the campus,
Mrs. Ronald L. Schaeffer (Ann) while in the crypt below is its greatest
5611 N. 15th Street Phone: (330) 855-4251 treasure – the tomb of John Paul Jones.
Arlington, VA 22205-2805 E-mail: [email protected] Bancroft Hall is among the largest
university buildings in the country.
Phone: (703) 536-6130 Pennsylvania In what may be the Academy’s best
E-mail: [email protected] Mrs. Joseph B. Seidlarz, Jr. (Nancy) known ritual – certainly one of its
26 Meadows Lane most impressive - midshipmen gather
National Senior Vice President Haverford, PA 19041 outside, stand inspection, then march
Mrs. Joseph B. Siedlarz, Jr. (Nancy)
26 Meadows Lane Phone: (610) 525-8687
Haverford, PA 19041
Dames Room, Civil War &
Phone: (610) 525-8687 Underground Railroad Museum of
Philadelphia
National Treasurer Miss Florence C. Stanley
Mrs. Russell Bement, Jr. (Viola) 4600 Reservoir Road NW
138 Montrose Avenue, #43 Washington, DC 20007-1917
Rosemont, PA 19010
Phone: (202) 333-3636
Phone: (610) 527-9387 E-mail: fl[email protected]

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Annapolis from page 9 Lincoln Birthday Events from page 7

Mendouga,Ambassador of the Republic
of Camaroon, and Mrs. Mendouga,
representing the Dean of the Diplomatic

United States Naval Academy midshipmen Jeffry Burden
Kathy Watson
by unit into Bancroft every weekday Kathy Watson
for the mid-day meal. The spotless, Kate Leher, Speaker
wooded grounds of theAcademy, located Peter Arrott Dixon, Chairman of the LBNCC,
directly on the Severn River, make even Corps. The speaker and guest of honor 198th Annual Commemoration of Lincoln’s
a simple walk a treat for the eyes. was Kate Lehrer, author, lecturer and Birthday
wife of Jim Lehrer of the PBS News
Annapoliswillbeagreathostforthe2007 Hour, whose subject was Insights into
Congress – make your plans to attend now! Life in Washington – Past and Present.

Loyal Legion Memorial Fund

The Loyal Legion Memorial Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization that serves as the charitable arm of the Order. The Memorial
Fund publishes the Loyal Legion Roster and the Historical Journal, and supports commemorative observances
at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., and the Lincoln Tomb in Springfield, Illinois. The Fund also provides
support to the Civil War and Underground Railroad Museum, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Grant Monument

Association, Zellwood Historical Society and Museum, GAR Museum and Library, the Civil War Preservation Trust, the

National Trust for Historic Preservation, and theAbraham Lincoln Museum at Lincoln Memorial University, among others.
The following individuals have contributed to The Loyal Legion Memorial Fund during the period of October 1,

2006 through February 28, 2007:

The Abraham Lincoln Society George E. Walton Michael Robert Horgan
($1,000 and above) David H. Ward Robert Krasche
Mrs. Walter G. Lee
The New York Commandery of the The Philip H. Sheridan Society Bob Lowe
Military Order of the Loyal Legion of (up to $99) James H. Lyon (Lt. Col. Ret.)
the United States Thomas N. Mc Carter III
John Cope Abbott Jim McDonald
The Ulysses S. Grant Society John C. Allen IV Rayma W. Murray
($500 to $999) Robert Bateman Henry P. Orlemann III
Edwin C. Bearss James W. Reece
Nicolas I. Quintana Delbert A. Bowman James A. Reeve
Philip H. Brice IV Thomas E. Singelyn, D.D.S.
The William T. Sherman Jeffry Burden Katharine G. Sommerfield
Society ($100 to $499) John C. Freeman Irving B. Stanton
Brian A. Gettelfinger Irene M. Stinson
William B. Alexander VI Lisa Graney-Garror Emma Clara & Joe Stucky
Stephen Beszedits William H. Griffith Scott W. Stucky
Adam P. Flint William T. Grugan General Wayne C. Temple
Major Roy L. Goodale USAF (Ret.) John Henry Hartford Ms. Margaret M. Walker
Michael Miller Alexander Hartnett Daniel L. Whetstone
Paul B. Parvis Yolanda Marin S. de Hartnett Theodore E. Wiederseim III
Rosemary and Karl Schaeffer
Major Allen L. Walker

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The Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
122nd National Congress --- 21to 23 September 2007
Event Announcement and Reservation Form

MOLLUS/DOLLUS Congress Registration Fee ($55/person) No._____ $_______
-Required for all Companion, Dames and Guests

Please indicate which MOLLUS functions you plan to attend:

Friday 21 September No.____ $ N/C
6:00 p.m. - MOLLUS Cocktail Reception (cash bar)

- Doubletree Hotel

7:00 p.m. – Naval Academy Symposium Banquet Dinner
- Doubletree Hotel / Must be registered for Symposium to attend

Saturday 22 September No.____ $ N/C
7:00 a.m. – MOLLUS Continental Breakfast

- Doubletree Hotel

6:00 p.m. – MOLLUS Reception & Banquet ($65.00/person) No.____ $______
-Doubletree Hotel

Sunday 23 September No.____ $ N/C
8:00 a.m. – MOLLUS Continental Breakfast
- Doubletree Hotel

Make check payable to “MOLLUS C-in-C” and send with this form to:
Jeffry Burden / 1815 Harvard Road / Richmond, VA 23226

Name:____________________________ Commandery:_____ Phone:___________________

Additional names:______________________________ Special needs:__________________

The Doubletree Hotel in Annapolis, Naval History Symposium Registration Form
headquarters hotel for the Congress
and Symposium, has reserved a block Last Name, First Name N/A
of rooms for MOLLUS/DOLLUS Middle Initial
members. The hotel will run a free shuttle Badge Name (if different
to the Naval Academy for Doubletree from above)
guests. The room rate is $199/night Job Title
plus tax. Call 1-800-222-TREE before
August 29 and identify yourself as with Institution Military Order of the Loyal Legion
the Military Order of the Loyal Legion.
Mailing Address
A block of rooms also has been
reserved at the Best Western Annapolis, Field of Specialization N/A
next door to the Doubletree. The rate
is $82.00/night plus tax. Call 1-800- Applying for travel N/A
638-5179 before August 24 and identify stipend N/A
yourself as with the Loyal Legion. Applying for McMullen
Scholarship
Remember – hotel space will soon Need disability
become scarce, and our unused rooms accommodation? Please
will be released and taken quickly explain in detail if yes.
by football fans – so reserve early!
Please mail registration fee of $75 (USD) per person ($50 for Naval History Symposium Registration
graduate students), to this address NLT 10 September 2007: Department of History
U.S. Naval Academy
Make personal/cashier’s checks payable to Annapolis Maryland 21402
“Naval History Symposium.”

Military Order of the Loyal Legion Non Profit Org.
Keith Harrison U.S. Postage
4209 Santa Clara Drive PAID
Holt, MI 48842 Oakland, CA

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Permit No. 3729

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Certificate of Membership (17” x 19”) $65.00 __________

Certificate of Associate Membership(8 1/2” x 11”) $25.00 __________

Official MOLLUS Scarf (9 1/2” x 72”) $45.00 Out of Stock

Set of 9 MOLLUS Blazer Buttons $65.00 __________

ROTC Medal with Ribbon Bar and Certificate $35.00 __________

Book: Union Blue by PCinC Robert G. Carroon $25.00 __________

MOLLUS Note Cards (Pack of 25) $ 6.00 __________

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