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REYNOLDS HISTORICAL GENEALOGY COLLECTION
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ILLUSTRATED SOUVENIR
Maryland Line
C onfederate oldiers'
Home,
PIKESVILLE, MARYLAND.
COMPILED BY CAPT. GEO. W. BOOTH.
PUBLISHED IN THE INTEREST OF AND UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS AND MANAGERS OF THE HOME.
1894.
Visitors to the Home-Take the Druid Hill Avenue (yellow) ; Cable cars ; Gilmor Street (red) Cable cars, and Carey Street (white) Electric cars, which connect with PIKESVILLE Electric cars at Retreat Street, direct to Main Entrance of the Home.
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GENEALOGICAL DEPARTMENT
MARYLAND LINE, CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS' HOME. PIKESVILLE.
FORM OF BEQUEST OR, DEVISE TO THE MARYLAND LINE CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS' HOME.
bequeath, or devise to the Association of the Maryland Line, of Baltimore City, Maryland
For the Support of the Maryland Line Confederate Soldiers' Home.
Witness Witness
If Money is left, the proper word is " bequeath"; if Real Estate, " devise" is the term.
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ASSOCIATION OF THE MARYLAND LINE.
PRESIDENT, BRIG. GEN. BRADLEY T. JOHNSON. SECRETARY, CAPT. GEO. W. BOOTH.
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY, JOHN. F. HAYDEN.
TREASURER, WM. H. FITZGERALD.
James R. Wheeler,
BOARD OF GOVERNORS, R. J. Stinson. A. C. Trippe, Jno. W. Forsch, Charles Kettlewell,
August Simon,
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Mark O. Shriver, Chas. HI. Claiborne, John F. Hayden,
MANAGERS CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS' HOME, James R. Wheeler, Chairman. August Simon, George R. Gaither,
Bradley T. Johnson, er-officio. Geo. W. Booth,
. . W. H. Fitzgerald,
BOARD OF VISITORS.
President-Mrs. Bradley T. Johnson, Vice- President-Mrs. William H. Brunc, Corresponding Secretary -- Mrs. Carey B. Gamble, Recording Secretary-Mrs. D. Giraud Wright.
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CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS' HOME.
MARYLAND LINE
CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS' HOME.
T HAT there was a division of sentiment in Maryland, upon the canses which led to the war between the States, no one will deny ; yet no intelligent observer, or one at all familiar with the facts, will refuse to admit that the large preponderance of public opinion was heartily in favor of the cause of the South.
. Maryland, by reason of her geographical location, close commercial interests with the Tobacco and Cotton-raising States, similarity of institu- tions and intimate social and natural relations with the people south of the Potomac, was emphatically a Southern State, notwithstanding it had come to be classed with that division of the country lying north of the Potomac and south of New England, called the Middle States. Of the same ancestry, prevailing customs and habits, and kept closely welded by intermarriage, together with the memories of the past struggle of the Colonies in the French and Indian Wars, and of the free and independent States which determined to throw off allegiance to Great Britain and King George -- with the same views of the character of the Federal Union, and the rights and privileges which were reserved to the States under the Con- stitution of 1789, it would have been unnatural to have found her people engaging in a fratricidal war of desolation and invasion of those conmu- nities, to which she was so bound by historic and sympathetic ties.
The conservatism of her people misled some to indulge the hope that what was popularly called the "love of the Union " would overcome the considerations of honor and the association of years of common struggle and danger; but such conceptions were as unfounded as they were in- sulting to the manhood and integrity of her people. The right of self- government had, on this Continent, no firmer supporters and defenders than in Maryland. It did not take long to make manifest the temper and intentions of her people ; and, therefore, by the strong arm of power, and by a most vigorous military despotism, were her legislative- bodies dissolved, her leading citizens jailed and sent to dungeons, and the condi- tion of the State reduced to that of an alien principality held by armed forces. The blow fell no less quickly than it did firmly; but still it did not prevent the young men of the Commonwealth from forsaking the comforts of their homes, and singly, or in small parties, crossing the Po-
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tomac and enlisting in the Armies of the Confederacy, to battle for thic rights of their State, even though she was manacled and helpless. Unable to speak for herself through the regularly appointed methods, the sover- ciguty of Maryland found representation in the strong arms of the fifteen thousand or more -- the flower of her youth, who gave their service to the South, and in the anxious hearts of those who remained at home, and nightly sent up their blessings and prayers for the absent ones, while their daily care was to mercifully assist the unfortunate who, in prison, and hospital, was visited and ministered unto, as far as the sufferance of those in power would permit.
The devotion of the women of Maryland, and the insult and indignity to which they were subjected in these merciful ministrations, are of the past ; but no less will the truth of history chronicle their deeds and the oppression under which her people lived during the dreary years of the war. Allusion is only made to these circumstances to explain why it is that we have here in Maryland-a State that was not " out of the Union" -a home for Confederate soldiers. Her sons were in the Confederacy ; the hearts of her women were there, and the great body of her people were in sympathy with the cause of constitutional government, with re- gard to the reserved rights of the States, according to the spirit of the . Constitution, and opposed to the action of the Federal Authorities in the purpose to' coerce the States of tlie South, who were asserting this right.
As a border community in a sectional quarrel, this feeling could not be unaninious. There were some who were loyal to the Union, and this minority, obtaining control by reason of the bayonets of the Federal power, gave the weight of State authority to their claims, and we find Maryland regiments and Maryland batteries (Maryland at least in name,) responding to the call of the Federal President. The muster rolls of these organizations, in the archives of the State, are not conclusive as evidence- ing the true feeling of her people. It is coneeded that there were those who honestly supported the National authority, and the brilliant record of Maryland soldiers who " wore the blue," is cherished and prized as the common glory of the State, by none more dearly than those of her sons who " wore the grey," and followed the banners of the Confederacy, but they do not admit that the former were the exponents of the great heart of Maryland.
As in the days of the Stuarts, the hearts of the loyalists were " d'er the water with Charlie," so was it in Maryland. Her body bound and shackeled, her heart was unchained, and her sympathies were with the followers of Lee and Jackson, beyond the Potomac.
The representation of Maryland in the Southern armies has been variously estimated -- there are no positive data to determine the fact. They were found scattered throughout the entire army, in almost every organization and command. This will be understood when it is remem- bered that only as individuals they could make their way through the lines, and make good their passage to the Confederacy. Many in this way attached themselves to the first Confederate command they met ; others sought out old friends, or, perhaps, family connections, and en- listed in the same command with their relatives or friends. A prominent
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officer, after inspection of the records of the office of the Adjutant-Gen- cral of the army in Richmond, estimated that there were twenty thousand Marylanders in the service of the Confederate States. The organizations officially recognized as from Maryland were as follows :
FIRST MARYLAND INFANTRY, SECOND MARYLAND INFANTRY, FIRST MARYLAND CAVALRY, SECOND MARYLAND CAVALRY, FIRST MARYLAND ARTILLERY (Andrews and Dement), SECOND MARYLAND ARTILLERY (Baltimore Light), . THIRD MARYLAND ARTILLERY (Latrobe), FOURTH MARYLAND ARTILLERY (Chesapeake).
The above composed the Maryland Line, and were recognized as such by the Confederate authorities. Their aggregate strength was some four thousand men. It is not within the province of this paper to give the. brilliant history and record of these organizations. With the exception of the 3rd Maryland Artillery, which served with distinguished honor with the army in the West, it is enough to say, in the language of General Ewell, referring to the First Maryland Infantry : "The history of the First Maryland Infantry is the history of the Valley campaign ;" the his- tory of the Army of Northern Virginia cannot be written without giving the history of these commands of the Maryland Line. From the carly days of the war -- from Manasass to Malvern Hill, -from the Valley to Gettysburg,-from the defense of Petersburg to Appomattox-was their valor and efficiency conspicuous. The general orders and reports of the various commanders under whom they served-Johnston, Jackson, Ewell, Stuart, Fitz. Lee, Hampton, and the illustrious commander, General Robert E. Lee, are uniform in their praise as soldiers, worthy successors of the " Maccaronies," who, under Smallwood and Gist, on Long Island, held back the British advance and made such heroic sacrifices, while Washington was enabled to withdraw in safety ; and of the Continentals who, with DeKalb at Camden, preserved the honor of the American arms, or who, under Williams and Howard, made possible the after suc- cesses of Greene in the Southern campaign.
From the beginning at Harper's Ferry, in '61, to the end at Appo- mattox, in '65, they maintained the same high character and bearing, and the record of their deeds, the reputation of their Commanders-of Buch- anan and Hollins, of Trimble, Elzey, Winder, Steuart, Johnson, Herbert, Ridgley Brown, Gilmor, Andrews, Win. Brown, and Breathed, are held in veneration and affection by all familiar with the military history of the Confederacy, and have made for Maryland a name equal if not above other names in the admiration of a heroic people.
The State of Maryland can well be proud of its sons of the Maryland Line of 1861-1865, as it has always been of their forefathers of the Revo- lution and the subsequent wars of 1812 and with Mexico; and it is but fitting that this feeling of satisfaction should take sensible form in pro- viding for its survivors who, ontliving the times of their heroic effort, had at last been made to fall victims of the relentless advances of increas-
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ing years and dire poverty, or, perhaps, disabled by wounds received in bat- tle. An honorable, brave people are never forgetful of their veteran soldiers, and the fact that the Federal Government has so generously provided for those of her sons who wore the blue, but makes more pronounced the obligation of our Mother State to care for their unfortunate brothers who, in ragged grey jackets, represented her in the Confederate ranks ; and, to their honor be it said, in this pious purpose the Union citizens of the State have been willing and earnest in their co-operation.
SAD INDEED was the heart of the poor Maryland Confederate, after the days of Appomattox-the cause to which he had devoted his best years, and for which he had so freely risked his life and shed his blood, had failed,-as the tearful good-bye was spoken to his associates, memories of the comrades who had yickled up their lives during the great struggle, came to him'; they happily needed no parole to give them immunity or protection. In the great beyond they had found a rest and a home. The toils of the march, the privations of the camp, and the dangers of the field were over, and with a mighty wail of suffering anguish, the heart of the Confederacy was broken. Like. Marius, hie gazed on the ruins, as it . were, alone ; for, whither should he now turn ? There was a very mock- cry in the terms of his parole-" permission to return to his home ;" where was that home? The vindictive feeling that was then ascendant, denied him refuge in the land of his birth, and he was forced to patiently await the ebb of passion and the return of reason. This change was not long coming, and the joys of meeting with loved ones, soothed his wounded heart and gave him fresh courage to meet the stern realities of the hour. Not given over to futile repinings, or idle sorrow, he realized the duties of the present, while not forgetful of the glories of the past, and earnestly engaged in the battle for livlihood-no less fierce than those through which he had recently passed. As his position became as- sured, although the cares which pressed upon him were severe and try- ing, he found time to keep up the association of comrades, and deter- mined on an effort to keep fresh the memories of the dead, to assist the disabled and the destitute, and to preserve for posterity a true account of the great struggle and the motives which led him to take up arms. Sub- mitting to the arbitrament of the sword, he appealed to the impartial judgment of the future to justify his past.
The Association of the Maryland Line was formed in 1880, with these objects in view. There was already in existence the Society of the Army and Navy of the Confederate States in Maryland, which was organized in 1871, shortly after the death of General I,ce, and it was not proposed to encroach upon, or to displace this organization, but still to cherish it as the parent society, or centre of Confederate influence and work. Under the direction of General Bradley T. Johnson, and largely aided by his material assistance, the Association of the Maryland Line made up a fairly complete roster of the various Maryland organizations. In this work they were largely aided by the courtesy of the War Department, in permitting access to such muster rolls as were found in the records of the Adjutant-General's office at Richmond, and which were removed to Washington at the close of the war.
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Under the auspices of the Society of the Army and Navy of the Con- federate States in Maryland, was held in Baltimore in 1885, a most suc- cessful bazaar, the proceeds of which, some $31,000, were being devoted to the care of indigent Confederates and the burial of the dead. Through the medium of this fund, and the contributions of generous friends, the duty of ministering to the wants of the unfortunate was faithfully per- formed, but as the years rolled on it became painfully apparent that the means at hiand were not equal to the emergency, and that the applications for assistance were far beyond the ability to meet. It was soon devel- oped that a number of these gallant old soldiers were finding refuge in the alms houses of the State, and not a few instances came to light of the burial of dead in the unhallowed graves of Potter's Fields. After careful consideration, and appropriate methods for engaging public attention, it was suggested to make an attempt to raise an amount of money sufficient to build a cottage at the Richmond, Va. Home, to which these destitute veterans could be sent, and to appeal to the General Assembly for proper financial or other aid. This proposition was carnestly canvassed, and after mature deliberation, it was determined to make an effort to estab- . lish a Soldiers' Home in Maryland, and to ask that the property known as the Pikesville Arsenal be devoted to that purpose. "To this memorial the General Assembly gave ready car and took prompt affirmative action, and in February, 1888, the above mentioned property was given by the State to the Association of the Maryland Line, for the purpose indicated, and an appropriation of $5000 per annum was at the same time voted for the repair of the property and maintenance of the Home. This property was singularly adapted to the purpose, by reason of the character of the buildings and convenience of location. The ravages of time and aban- donment had; however, sadly marred its fair proportions, and large ex- penditures were necessary for its rehabiliment. In this connection, it may be interesting to give the history of the establishment of this post, outlining the purposes sought to be accomplished by its location, etc. The following report by Lieut. Baden, dated U. S. Arsenal, May 23rd, 1823, is in the possession of the Home, having been furnished by the War Department in connection with a plat of the property, shortly after the transfer of the same by the State of Maryland to the Association of the Maryland Line.
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. " I will liere endeavor to develop in as clear and concise a manner as possible, what I conceive to have been the object of the Government in tlie erection of this establishment, and its capacity to fulfill the purposes for which it was constructed :
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