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November 11, 1906
Americus Times Recorder
Americus, Sumter County, Georgia
What is this article about?
A delegation of Confederate veterans from Camp Sumter 642 in Americus, Georgia, led by Commander H. T. Davenport, will travel by special train to Savannah tomorrow for the state reunion, where they will enjoy hospitality and reminisce about Civil War battles over three or four days.
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VETERANS WILL GO TOMORROW
Camp Sumter to Send Delegation to Savannah.
Quite a large delegation of Confederate veterans, representatives of Camp Sumter 642, as well as veterans from other counties hereabout, will leave Americus tomorrow for Savannah to attend the great state reunion of veterans there this week. Commander H. T. Davenport of Camp Sumter has secured quarters in Savannah for the veterans here, and the old soldiers of the sixties look forward to an occasion most enjoyable. Royal entertainment will be provided by the host city for the thousands of visitors attending the reunion. The Americus veterans will go by the Seaboard Railroad at noon tomorrow, occupying special coaches set apart for their exclusive use by the company. Three or four days will thus be spent in Savannah, fighting over in song and story the battles of the sixties.
Camp Sumter to Send Delegation to Savannah.
Quite a large delegation of Confederate veterans, representatives of Camp Sumter 642, as well as veterans from other counties hereabout, will leave Americus tomorrow for Savannah to attend the great state reunion of veterans there this week. Commander H. T. Davenport of Camp Sumter has secured quarters in Savannah for the veterans here, and the old soldiers of the sixties look forward to an occasion most enjoyable. Royal entertainment will be provided by the host city for the thousands of visitors attending the reunion. The Americus veterans will go by the Seaboard Railroad at noon tomorrow, occupying special coaches set apart for their exclusive use by the company. Three or four days will thus be spent in Savannah, fighting over in song and story the battles of the sixties.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Journey
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Confederate Veterans
State Reunion
Savannah
Camp Sumter
Civil War Reminiscence
Seaboard Railroad
What entities or persons were involved?
H. T. Davenport
Confederate Veterans
Camp Sumter 642
Where did it happen?
Americus To Savannah
Story Details
Key Persons
H. T. Davenport
Confederate Veterans
Camp Sumter 642
Location
Americus To Savannah
Event Date
Tomorrow
Story Details
Delegation of Confederate veterans from Americus leaves tomorrow by special train for Savannah state reunion, where they will stay three or four days, enjoy entertainment, and reminisce about Civil War battles.