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" First. It was clearly perceived at the commencement of the late war with Great Britain, that our great commercial cities on this seaboard would be proper objects of attack by the enemy, and in many instances would be greatly exposed. Baltimore appears to have been particularly chosen as an object of attack, and from the great extent of the waters of the Chesapeake and the rich and fertile country adjoining, afforded great
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facility and additional inducement for the enemy to push their operations in that quarter, and the events of that crisis show, from the great de- ficiency in our military establishment, especially in the Department of Military Supplies, that it was for a length of time before the progress of the enemy could be checked or arrested ; and independent of the causes which have existed, it is believed that in a similar encounter the enemy would renew his design, and as military positions are chosen for general and particular purposes in relation to definite objects, it was found that Baltimore became the natural point for the concentration of the military .. forces for ulterior operations, and it was determined by the Government to erect an arsenal and depot somewhere in the rear of that city, to afford the facility of supplies to the forces operating in the immediate vicinity, as well as those permanent military posts constructed for the defense of this section of our maritime frontier. In the selection of the site for this establishment, two things presented themselves, -- the topography of the country, and the means that an enemy might have in operating upon it, and it is believed that on a proper view of, the country adjacent to Bal- timore, the site for this depot was as judiciously chosen as the nature of the case would admit of; Secondly, it will be seen from the extent of these works (the drawings of which accompany this report,) that they combine in themselves the advantage of an arsenal of construc -. . tion, as well as a depot of military supplies, and can usefully employ one . or two companies of citizens, as the nature of the service may require.
" This arsenal is situated on the Reisterstown turnpike road, eight miles from the City of Baltimore. . This road is smooth and firm at all seasons of the year, and affords the best land transportation ; it extends back north and northwest of the arsenal and passes through the upper counties of Maryland and into the productive counties of Pennsylvania, and is a great land thoroughfare to Baltimore, thereby presenting to the establishment the advantage of procuring land transportation in time of war with case and on advantageous terms. The general aspect of the country around the arsenal is remarkable for its fertility of soil, gently rolling and well wooded, and is watered by Jones' and Gwynn's Falls, whose headwaters take their rise in the vicinity of the post and present on both sides a number of springs of pure water. The situation is very licalthy, the whole country around is remarkable for its salubrious air, and but few local diseases prevail ; these advantages render it a proper position for an encampment of troops and of military supplies. The means by which stores are transported from this arsenal to the permanent posts intended to be supplied from it, are by hauling them to Baltimore, or to the head of the navigable waters of the Severn River and from thence by water. The navigation of the Patapsco is obstructed by ice a part of the months of December and January, but no longer than from twenty to thirty days ; unless the season is unusually cold, it is kept open for commercial advantages. The navigation of the Severn is not usually obstructed by ice, hence this route can be resorted to in case the first fails, and in the event of both these routes being obstructed by the ice, the posts for the interior defense can be supplied by land transportation at short notice, and the fortifications for exterior defense can be readily sup-
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plied by taking the stores to Annapolis, where the navigation is scarcely ever known to be closed by ice, and from thence shipped. The distance of this arsenal from Baltimore is eight miles; to Fort McHenry, eleven miles ; to the head of the navigable waters of the Severn River, eighteen to twenty miles, and to Fort Severn and Annapolis, thirty-five miles. The roads are firm and passable at all seasons of the year. The posts on the interior line of defense can be supplied with stores at all times; the nearest to the arsenal, three and a half or four hours ; the most remote, from about eighteen to twenty-four hours. The fortifications on the ex- terior line of defense can be supplied at all seasons of the year within from thirty-six to forty-eight hours. Annexed is a sketch showing the relative position of the arsenal to the principal cities, towns and water courses in the vicinity, and also the roads to and from the arsenal."
[Signed.] N. BADEN, ist Lieutenant on Ordnance duty.
Shortly after, or during the late war, the arsenal was abandoned as a military post, and in 1880, the Federal Government relinquished the same to the state of Maryland. The commandant in 1860, just preceding the commencement of the war, was that distinguished soldier, Major, after- wards Lieut .- General Huger. The State, after taking possession of the property, made no practical use of it ; in fact, it was an item of expense for several years, by reason of the salary of a custodian. No repairs had been placed on the property for a period of some twenty years, and the condition at the time of the transfer to the care of the Maryland Line was little short of that of a ruin. Work was at once commeneed to rescue it from this sad plight in April, 1888, and on June 27th, in the same year, had so far progressed as to admit of the formal opening and dedication. Appropriate exercises were held, with a large attendance of citizens from Baltimore and the neighboring country. Addresses were made by Hon. Geo. Win. Brown, who presided, Gen. A. H. Colquitt, U. S. Senator from Georgia ; Gen. Chas. E. Hooker, member of Congress from Mississippi ; Hon. Ferd. C. Latrobe, Mayor of Baltimore City ; Hon. C. Ridgely Good- win, State Senator from Baltimore City ; Gen. Bradley T. Johnson, and others. Every year since, reunions and like celebrations have taken place, which have been frequently graced by the attendance of distinguished Confederates, many of whom have, since the war, been prominent in the national councils of the country.
The administration of the home rests with the Board of Governors of the Association of the Maryland Line, and is under the immediate super- vision of a Board of Managers, who are largely aided in their duties by the labors of a Board of Visitors, which is made up of well known ladies, who give the benefit of their counsel and are untiring in their efforts in caring for the sick and ministering to their wants. The command of the. Home is intrusted to a superintendent, Mr. W. H. Pope, a gallant soldier of the'Maryland Line, who, with his devoted wife, have faithfully given their entire services to the institution.
It was determined from the first to make the institution in fact what it was in name-a home for those who songht its sheltering care, and this view was held in the furnishing of the rooms, and the rules enacted for
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the government of the inmates. These last have been frained so as to in- sure the least restraint possible with the maintenance of proper discipline and decorum. The separate buildings have been named after distin- guished Maryland Confederate-soldiers or sailors, and the rooms have been furnished as memorials by the friends or relations of some loved one who gave his life for the cause, or who was conspicuous for his gallantry or devotion. These rooms have been furnished in a substantial manner, with many of the comforts and elegancies found in private homes, and at 1 . an estimated cost of ten thousand dollars, which expense has been de- frayed by the generous friends undertaking this important and interesting feature. As a result, the management have been relieved almost entirely of the great expense incident to the furnishing of the Home, and their means made available for the necessary repairs of the property and the purchase of proper equipment and supplies required by an institution of this character.
The State has continued to make appropriation, which, supple- mented by generous private contributions, both in money and material, have enabled the management to maintain the high standard of comfort originally had in view, and at the same time there has been due regard to proper economy.
The total admissions, from the opening in June, 1888, to December Ist, 1893, a period of nearly five and a half years, have been 139. Of this number 27 have died, three have been suspended or otherwise discharged ; the number now borne on the roster is 109.
The medical administration is in the hands of the surgeon, Dr. W. P. E. Wyse, who daily visits the Home and is most attentive to the wants of the inmates.
The library is supplied with many valuable and interesting books and periodicals, the gift of friends, and the newspapers of the States regularly mail their issues without charge.
The total receipts of the Home to September 30th, 1893, were $37,- 620.40, and the expenses $38,195.00, leaving a deficit as of the above date, $574.60. Of the receipts, the State of Maryland has contributed $27,500.00, and the remainder is the result of private subscriptions and the proceeds of entertainments, held at various times in the interest of the Home. In- cluded in the item of expenses is the sum of $8, 118.42, the cost of repairs to the property.
Attention is invited to the description of the Home and other interesting statements, which will be found in this publication, and a cordial invita- tion is extended to the public to visit the institution.
Here will be found a noble charity, creditable to the honor of our State and the public spirit of our citizens. It is a comfort to the old vet- crans, who feel that if adversity proves too strong for them in their declining years, a haven of rest is here provided, to which they may retire and find refuge, and, at the same time, lose none of their self-respect, nor suffer in the estimation of those whose experience in life is more fortn- nate ; and it is a standing illustration to the 'young that our loved Com- monwealth reveres manliness and courage, and is proud of the military record of the past and is not unmindful of its heroes in their old age.
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No. 1. WM. H. FITZGERALD, Treasurer. .. 2. CAPT. GEO. W. BOOTH, Secretary,
3. " A. C. TRIPPE.
4. W'M. II. POPE, Superintendent,
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DESCRIPTION OF MEMORIAL
And other rooms in the respective Buildings.
1 .- TRIMBLE BUILDING, 6 .- SEMMES BUILDING,
2 .- BUCHANAN
7 .- ELZEY
3 .- LITTLE ،،
S .-- WINDER
4 .- TILGHMAN . .
9 .- MACKALL,
5 .- ARCHER
10 .- JACKSON . .
THE MAJOR GENL. ISAAC R. TRIMBLE BUILDING
Contains the Relic Hall, also a Bath Room and the following Memorial Rooms: Capt. R. B. Buck, Frank H. Sanderson, First Maryland Artill- cry, Zollinger and Col. Harry Gilmor.
Geul. Trimble was born May 15th, 1802. Cadet at West Point, 1818; Graduated 1822; resigned 1832 ; entered the Confederate service May 1861, and appointed Colouel' of Engineers ; and September 3rd, 1861 ordered to command of river batteries at Evansport ; November 13th, 1861 relieved from duty at Evansport and assigned November 16th, 1861 to command of Third Brigade, Second Division, Army of Northern Virginia; November 22nd, 1861, assigned to commuand of Fourth Brigade, Second Division, Army of Northern Virginia ; October 26th, 1862, recommended by Geul. Lee to be promoted to Major General to command Jackson's Division ; January 19th, 1863, promoted to Major General ; May 28th, 1863, assigned to command of Shenandoah Valley ; engaged at Cold Harbor, Gaines' Mill, Malvern Hill, Westover, Winchester ( 1863), Port Republic, Cross Keys, Slaughter Mountain, Cedar Run, Hazel River and capture of Manassas Junction, Angust 26th, 1862, and Gettysburg. At Cross Keys, Genl. Ewell in his report says, " Trimble's Brigade had the brunt of action and is entitled to most thanks." August 26th, 1862, Gen. Trimble, with a force of 500 men, was voluntarily detached from Jackson's Army, and, in co-operation with a portion of Stuart's Cavalry, captured a vast quantity of Quartermaster's commissary and ordnance stores at Manassas Junction, which was then far in the rear of the Federal Army .. His loss was but fifteen men wounded, and the capture amounted to eight guns and three hundred prisoners, besides the immense stores. General Trimble was twice severely wounded, once at the second battle of Manas- sas, and at Gettysburg, where he was taken prisoner. At Gettysburg he commanded Major Genl. Pender's Division.
MEMORIAL ROOM TO CAPT. RICHARD B. BUCK.
This room is furnished in oak with four beds, dressing case, wardrobes, tables, rockers, woven wire springs, and hair mattresses for the beds. A beautiful china toilet set, a rich drugget and rugs, also lace curtains at the windows ; furnished by Mrs. R. B. Buck.
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MEMORIAL, ROOM TO FRANK H. SANDERSON.
In this room a fine picture of this brave and handsome youth hangs on the wall, and underneath is a tablet, which reads thus :
IN MEMORIAM.
On the 4th day of July, 1863 after receiving a fatal wound the day previ- ous, at that ever memorable battle of Gettysburg, Frank H. Sanderson yield- ed up his young life in the cause he loved so well. He enlisted in Capt. Win. H. Murray's Co. A, 2nd Maryland Infantry, August 26th, 1862. In September of the same year his command was ordered to Winchester, and under the command of Genl. W. E. Jones, experienced a great deal. of very hard service, in all of which Frank H. Sanderson was an active participant. Furnished by his brother, W. Cook Sanderson, of Baltimore City.
. FIRST MARYLAND ARTILLERY ROOM.
This was one of the best known and most efficient Artillery organiza- tions in the Army of Northern Virginia. The room has been furnished through the liberality of Lieut. Col. R. Snowden Andrews, who was the first Captain, and who was succeeded by that gallant soldier, Capt. Will. F. Dement. Capt. Andrew's was distinguished for his skill and soldierly conduct and bearing. He was promoted to the rank of Lieut. Colonel of Artillery and, was severely wounded at Mechanicsville, Cedar Mountain and Jordan Springs.
ZOLLINGER MEMORIAL ROOM
In memory of Lieut. Win. P. Zollinger and his brother Jacob E. Zollinger. This room is furnished very handsomely and its wants are always kept supplied. Wm. P. Zollinger enlisted in the Confederate Service, Co. HI, Ist Maryland Infantry, June 18th, 1861 ; discharged August 1862. Again culisted in Co. A, 2nd Maryland Infantry, August 20th, 1862, and elected 2nd Lieutenant ; was wounded on the Weldon R. R., also at Pegram's Farm. Jacob E. Zollinger enlisted Angust 20th, 1862, in Co. A, 2nd Maryland Infantry ; was severely wounded at Gettysburg, July 1863, from effects of which he eventually died. This room is furnished by Mrs. Chas. A. Oakford, Mrs. Win. P. Zollinger, and Mrs. W. G. Power.
LIEUTENANT COLONEL, HARRY GILMOR ROOM.
This room was furnished by the survivors of his old command, and is one of the handsomest in the home. Col. Gilmor enlisted in the Confed- crate Service August 31st, 1861, as a private in Capt. Frank Mason's Co. G, Ashby's Regiment of Cavalry ; March 27th, 1862, was elected Captain ; May 7th, 1863, was commissioned Major and subsequently Lieutenant Colonel in command 2nd Maryland Cavalry.
ARTICLES TO BE FOUND IN THE RELIC HALL.
1. Fac-simile of the engrossed Constitution of the Confederate States of America, and signatures thereto.
2. Uniform jacket, pants, hat, &c., of Win. H. Pope, Co. D, Ist Maryland Cavalry, worn during the War 1861-1865.
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3. Officer's Coat worn by Lieut. H. H. Bean, Co. I, Ist Md. Inft.
4. Confederate Soldier's Haversack.
5. Confederate Battle Flag.
6. John Brown-Pike captured during the John Brown raid at Harper's Ferry, W. Va., October 16th, 1859.
7. Regimental Colors of the 2nd Maryland Infantry, C. S. A., carried by them at Gettysburg, being the first flag planted on Culp's Hill in the works captured by Steuart's Brigade, July 2nd, 1863.
8. Colors presented to the Frederick Volunteers, Co. A, Ist Maryland Infantry, and carried by the ist Maryland Infantry in the first Battle of Manassas and other engagements.
9. Headquarter Flag used by Genl. Bradley T. Jolinson at Headquarters of the Maryland I,inc, 1861-65.
10. Battle Flag of the Ist Maryland Cavalry, 1861-65.
II. Confederate Battle Flag presented by Mrs. Fannie A. Beers.
12. Drum used by Hosca Pitt, Drum Major, ist Maryland Infantry, 1861-65.
13. Confederate Candle or Taper used in the C. S. A.
14. Confederate Field Glass found on the Battlefield of Gettysburg.
15. Walking Cane cut from a tree which grew over Stonewall Jackson's Grave.
16. Uniform Coat belonging to and worn by Admiral Franklin Buchanan in the engagement between the Virginia and Monitor at . Hampton Roads and at Mobile Bay.
17. Home-made Splint used by Admiral Buchanan for wound received in Mobile Bay.
IS. Bullet cut from a tree at Cold Harbor, Va.
19. C. S. A. Belt Buckle.
20. Sabre worn by W. H. Pope during the war.
21. Piece of Corner Stone of Gen. R. E. Lee's Monument at Richmond, Va.
22 .. Shell found on the Battlefield of Gettysburg, by Hugh MeWilliams, July 25tl1, 1866.
23. . Seal of the Confederates States of America.
24. Photograph of Genl. A. P. Hill.
25. Pistol and holster used by W. H. l'ope, Co. D, Ist Maryland Cavalry, C. S. A.
26. Coupon cut from a Confederate Bond.
27. Three Flints issued to Corporal F. H. Browne, Co. C, 16th Virginia Infantry, about April 25th, 1861.
28. Coat worn by Admiral Buchanan, 1861-65.
26. Original Muster Roll of Capt. Ed. R. Dorsey's Co., Ist Maryland Infantry, C. S. A. ..
30. C. S. A. State Paper, from Judah P. Benjamin.
31. Fork used by E .. H. Brownc in the Officers' Mess, C. S. Gun Boat, Chicamauga.
32. Stars and Bars.
33. Picture of Confederate Officers in their old United States uniform.
34. Five orders (framed) issued by Genl. Isaac R. Trimble in Baltimore City, April and May 1861.
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35.
Pictures -- Stonewall Jackson at the Battle of Chancellorsville.
36. Confederate Steamer Alabama, or 290, and officers.
37. Admiral Franklin Buchanan.
38. Members of the Maryland Line Confederate Soldiers' Home and their friends at Pen Mar, September 19th, 1890.
39. Admiral Raphael Sennes.
40. Brig. Genl. Henry Little.
41. Major General Isaac R. Trimble.
42. In Memoriam.
43. Brig. General George H. Steuart. Genl. Steuart is a graduate of West Point ; he resigned his commission as Captain of Cavalry at . commencement of the war, and was made Lieut. Col. Ist Maryland Infantry ; promoted to Colonel July 21st, 1861, and to Brigadier General March 18th, 1862. He was a gallant and efficient officer and is at present a resident of Anne Arundel County, Maryland. He is the senior Confederate Officer from Maryland now living.
44. General Lloyd Tilghman.
45. Commodore Geo. N. Hollins. Commodore Hollins was born in Baltimore, Md., September 20th, 1799, entered the .U. S. Navy as Midshipman in 1814, became a Lieutenant in the Navy 1825, and a Commander in 1841 ; promoted to a Captaincy in 1855. HIc resigned in 1861, joined the Confederate Service and was commiss- ioned as Commodore. He, with .Zarvona Thomas captured the Steamer St. Nicholas, on the Potomac River, June 29th, 1861; placed in charge of the Naval defenses of James River. Commo- dore Hollins, in September 1861, was placed in charge of the Fleet on the Mississippi River and at the New Orleans Naval Station, July 1861.
46. General Charles S. Winder.
47. Lieutenant Colonel Harry Gilmor.
48. General T. J. Jackson. (Stonewall.)
49. General Joseph E. Johnston.
50. Confederate Memorial Tablet.
51. General Robert E. Lee.
52. Stonewall Jackson.
53. Farewell address of Major General T. T. Mumford, to the Ist Mary- land Cavalry, April 25th, 1865.
54. General Robert E. Lee and Staff.
55. General A. P. Hill.
56. Governor Wade Hampton.
57. Hugh McWilliams, Company C. Ist Maryland Cavalry.
58. Burial of Latanc.
59. F. Nichols Crouch, author of "Kathleen Mavoureen."
60. Soldier Quaker Guns.
61. Memorial Picture, Confederate Officers.
62. Jefferson Davis.
63. . Appomattox.
64. Battle Flag, Confederate.
65. I,cc at Stonewall Jackson's grave.
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66. ,General Robert E. Lec.
67. Confederate Flags.
68. Views at the Home.
69. Views at the Home.
70. I,ient. Col. Ridgely Brown.
71. General Hood's Family.
72.
Brig. Genl. James J. Archer, Harford County, Md.
73. Lient. Col. James R. Herbert. Colonel Herbert was born August 18th, 1833 ; Captain Co. D, ist Maryland Infantry, C. S. A. 1861-62; Lieutenant Colonel commanding 2nd Maryland Infantry, C. S. A. 1862-65.
74. Mosby and his men.
75. Brig. General Bradley T. Johnson.
76. Major General Arnold Elzey.
77. Brig. General Bradley T. Johnson, taken during the war.
78. President Jefferson Davis and his Cabinet,
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