The Louisiana
Volume 17 Issue 6
Tiger
Published by Bobby G. Herring
[email protected]
June 2017
Monthly Newsletter of the Lt Gen. Richard Taylor Camp #1308
of the Sons of Confederate Veterans in Shreveport, Louisiana
P.O. Box 8428 Shreveport, Louisiana 71148-8428
Website: www.scvtaylorcamp.com
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 About the Cover 
Louisiana Confederate Memorial Day
Once again the Taylor Camp will commemorate Confederate Memorial Day by holding a memorial ceremony
at the Caddo Confederate Monument in front of the Caddo Parish Courthouse in downtown Shreveport.
Confederate Memorial Day in Louisiana is always June 3rd, the birthday of Jefferson Davis. As in years past
those in uniform will gather at the parking lot on the corner of Travis & McNeil (across the street from
Government Plaza) and march, with flags flowing in the breeze, one block down to the Courthouse and meet
up with all those who have gathered for the ceremony at the Monument.
The Monument has recently undergone some restoration work by the UDC to repair the broken arm on Clio,
and has also had a thorough professional cleaning. As seen on the front cover, many years of dirt, grime,
pollution, and stains from nature, have been cleaned away. Now the beauty of the cold gray granite, and the
gleaming whiteness of the marble figures, are shining through. I have included some pictures I took of the
recently cleaned monument (on page 15), but you owe it to yourself to see its shining beauty firsthand.
Most of you know about, and have hopefully participated in, the recent public hearings held by a Caddo
Commission committee to help determine the fate of our beloved Monument. If you truly care about the
Monument, this is a perfect opportunity to show the public. This year’s ceremony falls on a Saturday, so that
eliminates one of your possible excuses for not being there. The ceremony will begin at noon, so come join
us as we commemorate the sacrifices our Confederate ancestors made, and celebrate their lives.
See page 15 for additional photos of the Monument
Welcome to our New Taylor Camp MemberS
For the first time since July of 2014, we had no new members join at our last meeting.
So far this year we have had 7 new members join our Camp.
2017-2018
Next Camp Meeting
Elected Officers
June 1, 2017
Commander
David Hill
1st Lt Commander
Ron Hecht
Adjutant
Jon Oliver
Chaplain
Carl Burns
Camp meetings begin at 7:00pm on the
first Thursday of each month at
Shane’s Seafood & BBQ
9176 Mansfield Road, Shreveport
Family & Friends are welcome
Come early and dine
Camp Staff
2nd
Lt. Commander
Steve Shipp
Quartermaster
John Long
Newsletter Editor
Bobby G. Herring
Quote of the Month
“Everyone should do all in his power to
collect and disseminate the truth, in the
hope that it may find a place in history and
descend to posterity. History is not the
relation of campaigns and battles and
generals or other individuals, but that which
shows the principles for which the South
contended and which justified her struggle
for those principles.” – Robert E. Lee –
Table of Contents
pages
“Commander’s Dispatch” …....... 3
Calendar of Events ……...…...…. 4
Camp Birthdays ………...…….... 4
Adjutant’s Report ……….....… 5-6
Stafford Camp Bio ……............ 7-9
“Chaplain’s Chat” …….............. 9
“My Confederate Ancestor”….. 10-11
Confederate Currency………..... 12
Mansfield State Historic Site …... 13
“Save the Dogtrot” ……………... 14
Caddo Monument Photos … …... 15
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Commanders Dispatch
from Taylor Camp Commander David Hill
[email protected]
On May 13th we hosted a parade in entry the annual Poke Salad Parade in
Blanchard. In a day when many towns do not allow us to participate in their
local parades, Blanchard welcomes us. Our turnout was disappointing to say
the least. Including myself, we had four camp members show up to march. If
we have no more than that show up, we don’t need to attempt to participate.
But, we marched with what we had and the crowd cheered for us.
At our meeting last month, we had a lengthy discussion about the destruction
of our history in New Orleans. It continues with the removal of the statues
from the Jefferson Davis, PGT Beauregard, and Robert E. Lee monuments.
What will eventually happen to these great works of art is unknown; we
can only hope that a higher power can step in and take control, and that the
mayor will be held accountable for his unethical and questionable actions. Our own monument at the Caddo
Courthouse has come under fire again; and I want to thank all who attended the public meetings in support of
our cause.
The Taylor Camp hosted the 2017 Louisiana Division Reunion on May 19-20. We had eleven camp members in
attendance. I had hoped for better camp participation, but we were able to make a profit and the Camp and
Division were out no money. This was only because of the proceeds from the silent auction. Many thanks to
Mrs. Lynda Gramling and Ms. Bobbie Harvey for donating table favors, morning snacks and running the silent
auction.
On Saturday June 3rd, we will have our annual Confederate Memorial Day service at the Caddo Parish
Courthouse. We will line up at 11:30 AM across the street from the YMCA and city hall, and march to the
monument. Please plan on attending.
“Lest We Forget”
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Calendar of Events
Coming Events
June 3, 2017 – Confederate Memorial Day – The Taylor Camp
will sponsor our annual event in front of the Confederate
Monument at the Caddo Parish Courthouse. The event begins at
Saturday at noon. Those marching with flags should meet at the
parking lot on the corner of McNeil and Travis across from
Government Plaza by 11:30 am. Those not wanting to march
should gather in front of the Monument before noon.
July 18 - 23, 2017 – SCV Reunion in Memphis Tennessee – Our
National SCV Reunion will be held in Memphis this year and it is
time to get registered and make your hotel reservations. Click on
the following link for information: scvmemphis2017.org/
Please wish these camp members a
Happy Birthday!
June 4 – Pat Gunnels
June 10 – Stanley Shofner
June 16 – Ron Hecht
June 16 – Raymond Sheets Jr.
June 17 – Lloyd Shockley
June 17 – Rusty Causey
June 19 – Micah Buck
June 21 – Ross Whittington
June 21 – Tom Brown
June 22 – Craig Causey
June 26 – Terry Mitchell
June 26 – Tommy Batie
Next Taylor Camp Meeting
June 26 – James Lindsey Jr.
Next Camp Meeting is June 1st. Our program will be a
presentation on Confederate General, and Louisiana’s
last Confederate Governor, Henry Watkins Allen.
Support our Northwest Brigade
Brother Camps
(all camp meetings begin at 7:00 pm)
June 8th – (every second Thursday)
Col. James Beard Camp – Logansport
Big Zach’s Place Restaurant 223 Main Street
June 8th – (every second Thursday)
Alligator Rangers Camp – Ringgold
Commanders home in Jamestown
June 28 – Gregory Richardson
June 30 – Ray Meshell
And don’t forget our Confederate Heroes
June 1, 1825 – Gen John Hunt Morgan
June 3, 1808 – Jefferson Davis
June 29, 1831 – Gen John Bell Hood
WANT TO KEEP UP WITH CURRENT EVENTS?
June 13th – (every second Tuesday)
Col. Samuel Russell Camp – Natchitoches
Natchitoches Art Center 716 2nd Street
You can have the latest news on what is going on in the
Louisiana Division sent directly to you by e-mail?
June 22nd – (every fourth Thursday)
Claiborne Invincible Camp – Claiborne Parish
Country Cottage Restaurant in Arcadia
(Hwy 151 South – just south of I-20 at exit 69)
For Louisiana SCV members the best way to keep up with all
the current events, dates, and times, around the state, is to
subscribe to the Louisiana Tiger Courier. Just e-mail Richard
Gandy at [email protected] and ask him to add you to the list.
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Please remember that the information contained in the Adjutant’s Report is a recording of our most recent Camp
Meeting’s minutes. It is not meant to be a calendar for future events. Sometimes the information in this section may seem
repetitive or outdated, but it is important that we accurately report our camp minutes. The minutes will be open for
discussion at the next camp meeting where we can vote to make adjustments or corrections, or accept them as they are.
Adjutant’s Report
Minutes of the May 4, 2017 Camp Meeting
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Commander David Hill. The
Invocation was given by John Long for Camp Chaplin Carl Burns. The “Salute to the Confederate
Flag” was led by Paul Gramling and “The Charge” was read by Bobby Herring.
Welcome: Commander Hill welcomed everyone present, including 8 visitors.
New Member Applications: There were no new application reported by Commander Hill
New Member Packets – None to present for this meeting.
Financial Report – given by Adjutant Jon Oliver – Following a limited discussion, a Motion to
Accept was made by Paul Gramling and 2nd by Roger Anderson. A membership vote accepted
unanimously.
Minutes from the Previous Meeting: The Minutes of our April camp meeting were approved as
published in the May Newsletter by a motion by Paul Gramling and 2nd by Roger Anderson.
Newsletter Ancestor Stories – Newsletter editor Bobby Herring spoke of his need for ancestor
stories for the newsletter as he does not have one for next month’s publication. Commander Hill
reminded the camp that each of us has a Confederate ancestor and urged them to share their story.
Old Business:
Report on Sam Davis Youth Camp Committee – (Committee Chair Bobby Herring)) At the
April meeting, a motion was made by Bobby Herring and approved for the camp to sponsor two
campers at this year’s camp. Bobby reported the camp will sponsor Jonah Rulau and Andrea Daigle
again this year.
Report on Flag Project – Committee chair Paul Gramling provide an overview of the status. More
information to follow next month.
April 22nd – 11th Annual Confederate Memorial Day Service at Keatchie Confederate
Cemetery. Good weather, good turnout, with close to 60 attendees. Our thanks go to The
Shreveport Chapter UDC for providing the snacks and refreshments, the 4th Battery Artillery for
the cannon, the 11th Louisiana Infantry for the rifles, and the Blank Check Society of America for
flags on graves
We were contacted by itour-usa.com requesting permission to put one of their signs at Keatchie.
We were met by Mr. Mark & Mike Armstrong who presented us with s QR code sign; after deciding
on a spot, they returned that weekend and placed it. The sign will give anyone who scans the QR
code some quick information at the Confederate Cemetery.
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Adjutant’s Report (continued from page 5)
New Business:
HB71 To Protect Military Monuments - Made it out of the Committee and will now be voted on
by the full Louisiana House of Representatives. A lengthy and informative discussion by several
Camp members presented the latest on current legislative activity concerning monument
preservation.
May 5-6-7 – Battle for Port Jefferson – Many of our Taylor Camp members will be participating
in the annual event in Jefferson, Texas.
May 13 – Poke Salad Festival parade, Blanchard, line up on Birch St. by 9AM. We will have a
trailer for those who need to ride, and will be forming a rifle company.
May 20 – Louisiana Division Reunion – The Taylor Camp is sponsoring our Division Reunion
this year at the -Hilton Garden Inn, in Bossier City. There will be a Division Executive Council
meeting on Friday night May 19th at 7:00 PM, and all members are welcome to attend. The General
Business Meeting will begin Saturday morning at 9:00 AM, and there will be an Awards Banquet
Saturday evening at 6:00 PM. The deadline for Banquet registration is May 10th, but any member
can register at the door for the Business Meeting.
May 29 – Memorial Day at Hillcrest Cemetery – Line up 8:30 AM for the 9:00 AM ceremony
at Hillcrest Cemetery on Hwy 80 just east of Bossier.
May 30 – Traditional Memorial Day at Greenwood Cemetery – Each year the Disabled
Veterans invite us to join their ceremony. We do not have details yet but it is usually at 1:00 PM?
(Wilbur will organize the rifle company).
June 3 – Confederate Memorial Day – Line up 11:30 AM across from city hall near the YMCA;
a Noon ceremony.
Battle of Pleasant Hill Committee has requested help from reenactors to shore up the dog trot as
well as clean up the local cemeteries, these dates are July 15, August 19, & Sept 16.
Program: The entire program period was an open discussion about HB71 and what has transpired
in New Orleans this past couple of weeks and what is next. Chuck McMichael and Lt. Commander
in Chief Paul Gramling guided the narrative of politics, tradition, social media and out of state
intervention, and responsible conduct of SCV members. Chuck also spoke about the status of the
Caddo monument and the public meetings that are to be held and urged everyone to attend.
CAMP MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE (28) excluding guests and visitors – David Hill, Mark
Williams, JC Hanna, John Temple, Paul Gramling, Tommie Batie, Keith Porter, Lute Lee, Bobby
Herring, Chuck McMichael, Johnny Brittain, Jim Gamble, Landon Gramling, Jason Merritt, Ken
Krefft, Roger Loving, Roger Anderson, Wade Lyons, Kevin Whitton, Dave Knadler, Ray
McMullen, Gene Poimboeuf, Landon Gramling, John Long, Jack Bogues, Ben Head, Bobby
Bryant, and Jon Oliver
ADJOURNED at 8:20 pm
BENEDICTION by John Long
DIXIE led by Chuck McMichael.
Minutes Faithfully recorded by Commander David Hill and edited and submitted by Jon Oliver.
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Stafford Camp Biographies
by Past Louisiana Division Commander David Hill
[email protected]
What began in 1884 as the Benevolent Association of Confederate Veterans in Shreveport, the
Gen. Leroy Stafford Camp became Camp #3 of the United Confederate Veterans when it was
formed in 1891. During the 60 year existence of the two organizations, over 250 Confederate
Veterans were members, until the last member died in 1944.
Past Division Commander David Hill has been compiling information on those Confederate
Veterans and writing their biographies. These men were often the leaders of Shreveport and
the surrounding communities from the end of the war, well into the early 20th century.
Each month David usually shares one of these stories with us at our camp meetings. I have
asked David to also share a biography with us each month in The Tiger.
Gen. Leroy Augustus
Stafford
This month’s Biography
Sidney Washington Tullos
When I began the research of the Leroy Stafford Camp in 2008, I had no idea how much documentation I would be
able to find. To date I have found 263 men that were members of the two organizations; the Benevolent
Association of Confederate Veterans and the Leroy Stafford Camp. The former becoming the latter upon the
formation of the United Confederate Veterans.
Each time I delve into my research I find more and more information about each of these men. Some are more
elusive then others with little or no public records, and others have a wealth of information available. The majority
of this research has been taken from census records, newspaper obituaries, fold3.com, the minutes of the Stafford
camp, Southern Cross applications from the U.D.C., city directories, numerous books and publications, and pension
files. I recenly downloaded a pension application that contained 100 pages. My data contains thousands of
documents I have downloaded that total over 4 gigabytes.
Several names of Confederate Veterans appear in some of my research that
may indicate they were members of the Leroy Stafford Camp, but quite a
few of these have yet to be confirmed. One veteran I ran across recently was
unknown to me as a member until I found his obituary; his bio is as follows.
Sidney Washington Tullos was born on the banks of the Calcasieu River on
May 2, 1845. He was the fifth child of the second family of Temple C. and
Permilia Owens Tullos, having two older brothers and two older sisters.
Temple Tullos was born in Culpepper County, Virginia in 1792, the son of
Scottish emigrants. He moved to nortwest Georgia when he was fourteen
years old and later served under Andrew Jackson in the Creek and Seminole
Wars of 1813-14.
Afterwards he married his first wife and began a family, the couple having six
daughters. He was soon detailed by the U.S. Government to join in the
relocation of the Cherokee from Alabama to modern day Oklahoma in the
expedition known as the Trail of Tears. Soon after, the family moved to Jasper
County, Alabama, where his wife would pass away. When the youngest of the
daughters was eleven years old, Temple Tullos married Miss Parmelia Owens.
Sidney “Wash” Tullos
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Stafford Camp Biographies (continued from page 7)
In 1843, Temple gathered 500 head of cattle and started for Texas to build a new life for his growing family. Upon
their arrival in Louisiana, Permelia was stricken with typhoid fever and was too ill to travel. A doctor was
summoned from Alexandria, and by the time Permelia was able to travel, the family had decided to make their
home in Calcasieu Parish. It was there that Sidney Tullos was born, the fifth of seven chidren that would be born
to the couple. In 1849, the family relocated to Cheneyville, Rapides Parish, as there were very few options for the
education of the children in rural Calcasieu Parish. The school age children attended Springhill Academy in
Cheneyville. In 1854, the family would again move, this time to Jackson Parish.
At the outbreak of hostilities in 1861, the older brothers, Jesse and Marion, enlisted in the 9th Louisiana Infantry,
under Richard Taylor. They would eventually both be transferred to 2nd Company D of the 12th Louisiana Infantry.
Jesse died at Vicksburg on June 20, 1863, Marion died at Meridian, Mississippi on May 10, 1863.
Sidney “Wash” Tullos enlisted in the 1st Battalion of the Louisiana State Guard on Februay 2, 1863 at Vernon,
Louisiana, enlisting for 12 months. The unit was soon consolidated into Company E of the 8th Louisiana Calvary
also known as the Jackson Volunteers; the company was commanded by Captain M. B. Kidd. By his own account,
Wash participated in the Battle of Mansfield; then members of his regiment escorted captured Union prisoners
to Camp Ford near Tyler, Texas after the battle. The regiment then returned to Louisiana, where they performed
picket and outpost duty along the lower Bayou Teche and the upper Atchafalaya River. They made up a part of a
cavalry brigade commander by General Joseph L. Brent while on those duties. Portions of the regiment
participated in brief campaigns against Jayhawkers and deserters in Western St. Landry parish in the early months
of 1865. Confederate authorites may have dismounted the regiment in late war. The regiment was at Grand Ecore
at the surrender in May 1865. They were
surrendered by General E. Kirby Smith at new
orleans on May 26, 1865 and paroled at
Monroe, Louisiana on June 9, 1865.
Wash Tullos returned to Jackson Parish, attended
school for about a year, then enrolled in Minden
College, where he stayed for two years. It was in
Minden he met and married Miss Mary Reynolds,
the daughter of A. J. Reynolds, also a Confederate
Veteran. The couple were married on February 2,
1882 and would reside in Minden until both the
Tullos and Reynolds families would move to
Shreveport in 1884. Sidney and Mary Tullos
would have six children; Margueritte, Sunshine,
Hattie, Louise, Jack, and Ruth.
The Inn Hotel circa 1905 at 613 Milam Street in Shreveport
with over 100 rooms. Managed by “Wash” Tullos
(postcard photo courtesy Ernie Roberson)
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Upon his arrival in Shreveport, Wash Tullos
operated the Old City Hotel on Milam Street, the
establishment eventually became the Caddo
Hotel. Together with his father-in-law, they built
a new hotel, The Inn, which opened in 1900.
With the yellow fever epidemic of 1901 , The Inn,
along with many other businesses was forced to
close. It reopened in 1904 and Tullos became the
manager. That same year, his wife Mary, would
pass away. She was laid to rest in Shreveport’s
Greenwood Cemetery.
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Stafford Camp Biographies (continued from page 8)
Tullos filed for a soldier’s pension from the State of Louisiana on December 1st, 1922. Over the next two years Tullos
would write numerous letters and submit affidavits from his comrades to obtain his pension. Because he was listed
on the rolls as “Wash” Tullos, the approval was delayed. He was finally granted his pension on June 11, 1924.
Tullos would continue to operate The
Inn until poor health forced him to
retire in November of 1927. He would
pass away on January 8, 1928. The
funeral was held two days later at First
Baptist Church with Reverand Jasper K.
Smith of First Presbyterian officiating.
Tullos was laid to rest beside his wife at
Greenwood Cemetery.
The name Sidney Tullos does not
appear on any known rosters of the
General Leroy Stafford Camp. We
must assume they are far from
complete as many years were
probably lost. His obituary printed in
The Times states he was a member of
the Leroy Stafford Camp, United
Funeral Services were held at First Baptist Church on Travis & McNeil
Confederate Veterans, and members
of the camp were listed as honorary pallbearers at his funeral. Fraternally, he was also a member of the
Shreveport Lodge #115, Free and Accepted Masons; Shreveport Consistory Scottish Rite, El Karubah Shrine, and
by his own account, the Ku Klux Klan of 1866.
THE POWER OF PRAYER
“Chaplain’s Chat”
by Taylor Camp Chaplain
Carl Burns
[email protected]
I believe in the day we are in that prayer is going to be more important
than ever. There is only so much we can do with our own strength. We
face problems that seem to have no answer. Robert E. Lee and
Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson were men of prayer.
Matthew 5:43-45. You have heard people say, “Love your neighbors
and hate your enemies.” But I tell you to love your enemies and pray
for anyone who mistreats you. Then you will be acting like your
Father in heaven. He makes the sun rise on both good and bad
people. And he sends rain for the ones who do right and for the ones
who do wrong.
In light of current events, I will have to admit this is a tough thing to
do. If we are going to follow the Lord we must do what the Bible says
to do. The Lord Jesus was completely innocent and sinless and not
only talked the talk but also walked the walk. He expects us to follow
his example. So let us walk in the light of His love and pray for our
enemies and those who mistreat us.
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My Confederate Ancestor
Each month THE TIGER will feature a story of a Taylor Camp member’s Confederate Ancestor. If you
would like your ancestor included, please send his story or service information to me in your own words
at [email protected] Pictures of your ancestor are welcome.
Our featured ancestor this month is
Private John A. Land of the 46th Georgia Infantry Co. E
submitted by his great-great-grandnephew Charles McMichael
Jacob A. Land was born March 2, 1844 in Harris County, Georgia. His parents were Jacob Land (1809 - 1894) and
Anna Herring Land (1808 - 1884). He was the sixth of nine children. Four of his brothers would also serve in the
Confederate army.
Jacob entered service March 4, 1862 in Co E 46th Georgia Infantry. The regiment first saw action in Georgia and South
Carolina (Sessionville). It was then moved to Mississippi as a part of Gen. Gist’s Brigade. On May 14, 1863 Jacob Land was
shot in the hip by a minne’ in fighting around Jackson, Mississippi. He spent about a year in recovery before rejoining his
unit, where he fought in the battles of Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia and Franklin, Tennessee. He was captured on
December 18, 1864 at the Battle of Nashville in Tennessee. He remained a prisoner until the end of the war.
After returning home he married Elizabeth “Lizzie” Sharp (1846 - 1934) on December 16, 1868. They had seven
children. He made his living has farmer on 100 acres of his family land as long as his health allowed. However the
wound he received would have lasting effects. The nerve damage it caused would become progressively worse
affecting his ability to walk and see. He applied for his Confederate pension in 1897. He died February 2, 1901, and
is buried in the Land Family Cemetery in Harris County. Georgia.
Obituary from the Columbus Enquirer-Sun
February 28, 1901
MR. JACOB LAND DEAD.
An Old Citizen of Harris County Passes Away.
Mr. Jacob Land, aged 60 years, died at his residence,
twelve miles north of this city, in Harris county, yesterday
morning at 6 o'clock. Mr. Land had been ill for a year with
a complication of diseases. Two days before his death he
was stricken with paralysis. Besides his wife, Mr. Land is
survived by seven children: Mrs. Irene Caldwell, of
Gadsden, Ala.; Mrs. P. J. Watkins, and Misses Mattie,
Carrie and Callie Land, of Harris County, and Messrs.
Charles Pike Land and William L. Land, of Harris County.
He is also survived by his brothers, Messrs. Christian
Land and John Henry Land, of Texas, and Messrs. Aaron
Land, Joseph Benjamin Land, and Jasper H. Land, of
Harris County. The funeral and interment will take place
at the Land burying ground in Harris County, the service
being conducted by Elder W. L. Bullard."
Above: Broken Headstone of Jacob A. Land
Below: Battle Flag of the 46th Georgia
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Jacob A. Land Confederate Pension Application
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CONFEDERATE CURRENCY
Don’t let anyone tell you Confederate Money is worthless, in fact it is quite the opposite. Some of the early notes
can sell for $50,000 or more. Collecting Confederate currency is a great way to hold a piece of our history and
heritage in your hands, but as with any collecting, you need to study before you jump in.
T-57 $50 Note – This note is part of the “Sixth Series” of notes authorized by the Confederate Congress by the Act of
March 23, 1863, which authorized $50 million dollars of currency a month to be printed. Over the next 10 months, they
would print almost $518 million dollars of currency. By this time Confederate notes began to be more standardized, as
each denomination of these notes looked almost exactly like the series before it with some color variations. This series
also had the first 50 cent note printed. All the notes of this series had a printed date of April 6th 1863, and each note of
$5 and above had a red stamp showing the month the note was issued. It is a little hard to see, but there is a red stamp
running vertically next to the 50 on the upper right side showing that this note was issued in May 1863.
The $50 note was engraved by Keatinge & Ball of Columbia, South Carolina. It was printed with a green overprint
on high quality bank note paper. The center of the note has a portrait of President Jefferson Davis. The printers
used a machine to print the serial numbers in order to make the note more difficult to counterfeit, although on this
note the machine appears to have been out of alignment. The notes were payable “Two Years after the Ratification
of a Treaty of Peace between the Confederate States and the United States”, which is printed near the top.
This note is also an example of what not to do if you are collecting. As I have discussed in previous issues, note were
cancelled in several different ways. Sometimes they had holes punched in them, but in this case the note was cut
cancelled which involved using a sharp stamp that would cut an X through each side of the note. The cuts marks are
almost invisible on the front of the note,
but on the back side someone attempted
to repair the note with archive tape (seen
on the right). This repair attempt devalued
the note more than the cuts would have.
There were 2,349,600 of these notes
printed making them fairly easy to find.
Still a good quality note will likely cost $150
or more and very nice note can sell for
$300 or more.
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MANSFIELD STATE HISTORIC SITE
Just 35 miles south of Shreveport lies one our most important
Confederate Heritage sites in this area. Located on La. Hwy
175 about 3 miles south of Mansfield, many of us still call it
the Mansfield Battle Park and most of us have been there
many times during our lives. But when was the last time you
visited the Museum? With constant State budget cuts
looming, the fate of all State Parks lie with their annual
attendance. It is a classic example of USE IT or LOSE IT.
Please support this important part of our history by visiting the park on a regular basis. The park
staff make it easy and interesting by presenting several programs each month. Please check the
Tiger each month for a listing of the upcoming programs. You can also find detailed information
at the Mansfield State Historic Site Facebook page: www.facebook.com/MansfieldSHS
Mansfield State Historic Site is located on La. Hwy. 175, three miles south of Mansfield. Admissions
are $4.00 per person ages 13-61; seniors 62 and over and children 12 and under are admitted free
JUNE PROGRAMS
June 3rd – Tom Sawyer Days: Community Picnic
Look back to the days of the community outing, blankets on the ground, and games for everyone to play, as
Mansfield State Historic Site hosts a Community Picnic Day from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 3. In
conjunction with American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day, park staff and volunteers will present visitors
with examples of what was commonly seen at a Victorian era picnic, and encourage visitors to take part in period
games such as Town Ball. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own picnic lunch and make a day of it at the park!
So come enjoy the games, walking trails, and family time!
Make sure to bring the family and friends for our community Pick-Up games of Town Ball! Games will start at
11AM and 1:30PM. In case of inclement weather or poor ground conditions the event will be cancelled; make
sure to contact the park for the latest information.
June 17th – Our Buried Past: Mansfield Cemetery Walking Tour
Mansfield State Historic Site staff, in collaboration with the De Soto Parish Tourism Bureau, will offer a walking
tour of downtown Mansfield on Saturday, June 17. Time, progress, and neglect has been the death of many
historic structures in downtown Mansfield. Though gone, their roles in Mansfield’s history still linger like a spirit.
The tour will focus on buildings and sites that had a great impact on Mansfield’s antebellum, Civil War era, and
recent past. Gripping stories of Mansfield’s history will help preserve these historic places to take on a modern
role, instead of being lost forever.
Those attending the program will meet at Mansfield State Historic Site by 10:30 a.m. then follow the Park Ranger
to the designated parking area in town. This is a weather-permitting outdoor program which involves walking on
concrete and pavement; dress appropriately for the weather and terrain.
June 24th – A Soldiers Life
Learn about the life of the average Union and Confederate soldier at Mansfield State Historic Site on Saturday,
June 24th at 11am. This program will center on the typical uniform and equipment that the soldiers would have
carried and used, including not only their military gear, but also personal items which allowed them to occupy
their minds and remind them of those back home. The program will also include a musket firing demonstration,
highlighting the demands and limitations of Civil War era weapons.
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THE LOUISIANA TIGER
June 2017
On the front cover of our April issue of the Tiger, I featured a photo of the Dogtrot house located
on the Pleasant Hill Battlefield. I mentioned how I first remembered seeing it when I was 11
years old in 1964 during the 100th Anniversary Commemoration, and how I was lucky enough to
be a reenactor during the 150th Anniversary Commemoration. I noted that it was in bad shape,
and unlikely to last much longer if not restored.
Thankfully Katelyn Yates has stepped up and organized an effort to Save the Dogtrot by starting
a Go Fund Me Campaign to raise funds to do the restoration. I hope each one of you will consider
donating to this important project. You can find out more details and make a donation by
clicking on the following link: www.gofundme.com/savethedogtrotboph
From the “Save the Dogtrot” Campaign
Every year the 2nd weekend of April the Battle of Pleasant Hill Re-enactment
Committee organizes a re-enactment to commemorate this historic event. Our event is
special for many reasons but especially because it is held on the original battle field
thanks to the generosity of the Poimboeuf Family. At the heart of our event is the
beloved "dogtrot" house. It is our calling card and what we are known for by many. It is
the only remaining structure still on the battle field that is associated with the Battle of
Pleasant Hill. It was used as a hospital during the war as well as a family home. The
importance of this structure cannot be understated and it needs your help!
The Battle of Pleasant Hill Re-enactment Committee is in the process of making repairs
to the dogtrot house. All donations will be strictly used for the dogtrot restoration. Our
first goal is $10,000. We have had the building assessed by professionals in order to
help us plan the needed steps to make the best plans for repairs. We thank you in
advance for taking the time to consider donating to our cause. "Save the Dogtrot" is our
rally cry because without immediate repairs and your help the structure will continue to
deteriorate and will eventually be lost. Help us save a piece of history!
RECENTLY CLEANED CADDO PARISH CONFEDERATE MONUMENT
BEFORE & AFTER the cleaning, with the lower left photo from 2010 and the lower right from 2017
Lt. Gen. Richard Taylor Camp #1308
Sons of Confederate Veterans
P.O. Box 8428
Shreveport, Louisiana 71148-8428
2017
C.S.A.
June