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July 31, 1876
The Weston Democrat
Weston, Lewis County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
In the centennial year of 1876, ex-Confederate Wm. H. Ronan wrote to U.S. Rep. Thos. L. Jones of Kentucky from Louisville, offering a full regiment of former Confederates to the President to avenge Gen. Custer's death, emphasizing their patriotism.
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An Avenger for Custer.
United States Representative Thos. L. Jones, of Kentucky, has received the following letter, dated Louisville:
"Dear Sir: As this is the centennial year of American independence, I desire to let the world see that we who were once soldiers of the lost cause are not deficient in patriotism. Will you be so kind as to intimate to the President that I offer him the services of a full regiment, composed exclusively of ex-Confederates, to avenge Custer's death. I have crossed swords frequently with his command in the past. You know me and know my ancestry, and this is the reason I apply to you for this favor.
"Believe me, very truly yours to command,
"(Signed) Wm. H. Ronan."
United States Representative Thos. L. Jones, of Kentucky, has received the following letter, dated Louisville:
"Dear Sir: As this is the centennial year of American independence, I desire to let the world see that we who were once soldiers of the lost cause are not deficient in patriotism. Will you be so kind as to intimate to the President that I offer him the services of a full regiment, composed exclusively of ex-Confederates, to avenge Custer's death. I have crossed swords frequently with his command in the past. You know me and know my ancestry, and this is the reason I apply to you for this favor.
"Believe me, very truly yours to command,
"(Signed) Wm. H. Ronan."
What sub-type of article is it?
Indian Affairs
Military
What keywords are associated?
Custer Death
Ex Confederates
Regiment Offer
Indian Wars
Patriotism
What entities or persons were involved?
Thos. L. Jones
Wm. H. Ronan
Custer
Where did it happen?
Louisville, Kentucky
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Louisville, Kentucky
Event Date
Centennial Year Of American Independence
Key Persons
Thos. L. Jones
Wm. H. Ronan
Custer
Event Details
Ex-Confederate Wm. H. Ronan offers a full regiment of ex-Confederates to the President via Rep. Thos. L. Jones to avenge Custer's death, highlighting patriotism in the centennial year.