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THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF COL. CHARLES DEMORSES’ 29TH TEXAS CAVALRY CAMP

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From Commander: Bobby W. Smith Sr.

On the 152nd

year anniversary of the 29th

Texas Cavalry, which was now attached

to Walkers Greyhound’s, 1st Brigade Division as of 2

nd February 1865. Was

Dismounted and Ordered by Gen. Edmond Kirby Smith to march to Hempstead, Texas,

and was encamped at Camp Groce.

On the 30th

March 2017, I, Commander Bobby Smith and Captain Marshall

Neagle with our wives Rebecca Smith and Vickie Neagle; made a field trip, picking up

the march trail starting at Rusk, Cherokee County, Texas, and following the march

trail to Hempstead, Texas. It was a cool, breezy and beautiful spring day, as it must

have been when the troops marched 152 yrs ago. I was very excited in retracing the

29th

Texas Cavalry dismounted march trail. Thinking of my family members of

Company C, and how hard this trail must have been for them. They were only able to

march, about and up to 15miles a day. I have in my possession and files of this march

from diaries and reports of various soldier’s who made this march. I will be inserting

some of this material in this newsletter. I hope you Enjoy the Newsletter.

Thank You

Deo Vindice,

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Col. Charles DeMorse’s 29th Texas Cavalry SCV Camp # 2269

Commander Bobby W. Smith and Wife Rebecca Smith

At Loves Lookout at North of Jacksonville, Texas. ( Beautiful Scenery )

31st March 2017

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Captain Marshall Neagle and Wife Vickie Neagle

At Loves Lookout at North of Jacksonville, Texas. ( Beautiful Scenery )

31st March 2017

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Coming into Rusk, Cherokee County, Texas.

Notice the Ridge line of the Hills around Rusk, Texas.

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Private Joseph Palmer Blessington

of the 16th Texas Infantry Regiment,

4th Brigade, Walker’s ( Greyhound’s ) Texas Division,

Who wrote of the march in his personal journal.

Spring of March 1865

March 23rd. Our march to-day was nearly due west. Game was abundant. In the distance, looking

west, a line of high bluffs had been seen, supposed to be the hills that border the town of

Rusk, in Cherokee County, Texas.

March 24th, While pursuing a westerly course, with the high hills in plain sight before us, we reached

a swift-running creek, where we camped for the night, after marching thirteen miles.

March 25th. After marching four miles, we arrived at the neatly-located town of Rusk. The town is

located between two hills. The scenery is delightful. The population consisted of about

2,000 people. After passing through the town, we struck camp on a small creek, about

one mile southwest of town.

Note : The Line of March on The Old Crocket Road now FM Road 1857.




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Texas Historical MarkerTexas Historical MarkerTexas Historical MarkerTexas Historical Marker

During the Civil War this area along the road from Rusk to Crockett served as a training camp for

Confederate Soldiers. Located in a bare field with an available water supply from the nearby Pryor Branch,

Camp Rusk was used for training new recruits as well as for reorganizing and equipping veteran units.

Several units that spent time here went on to serve with distinction in such battles as Mansfield and

Glorietta Pass. The training camp was occupied by Union soldiers after the war ended and was abandoned

once the occupation period was over.


Compilers Notes: I, Bobby Smith, and Marshall Neagle

visited this site on Friday, 31st March 2017.




After passing through the town, we struck camp on a small creek,

about one mile southwest of town.




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March 25th. ……we arrived at the neatly-located town of Rusk. The town is located between

two hills. The scenery is delightful. The population consisted of about 2,000

people. After passing through the town, we struck camp on a small creek,

about one mile southwest of town.

March 26th ……The atmosphere was delightfully cool, after recent rains which had fallen.

We continued our march in a southwesterly direction. We arrived at a beautiful

valley, where wood and water were plentiful. A beautiful stream of water, some

twenty feet wide and six inches deep, ran through the valley. We camped at this

creek of water……..


To be To be To be To be Continued in Next Camp NewsContinued in Next Camp NewsContinued in Next Camp NewsContinued in Next Camp News LetterLetterLetterLetter




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GRAVE DEDICATION April 8th 2017 - 11:00 a.m.

Hubbard, Bowie County, Texas See www.5thbrigade.org for full details

Grave dedication for Pvt. Green A Allison,

Co. E, 4th Texas Cavalry,

CEMETERY MEMORIAL SERVICE April 15th, 2017 - 11:00 a.m.

Marietta, Cass County, Texas

See www.5thbrigade.org for full details

Cemetery Memorial, Oak Ridge Cemetery,

Marietta, Cass County, Texas.

CEMETERY MEMORIAL SERVICE May 13th 2017 - 10:00 a.m.

Old Ming’s Cemetery, Gilmer, Texas See www.5thbrigade.org for full details 2017

Cemetery Memorial at Old Ming’s Cemetery,

Gilmer, Texas.




To beTo beTo beTo become a member come a member come a member come a member

PLEASE CONTACT:

COMMANDER: BOBBY WAYNE SMITH SR. 903-245-5631

ADJUTANT: RUSSELL VOLK 903-830-6932

Guardian Program and MedalGuardian Program and MedalGuardian Program and MedalGuardian Program and Medal

The Texas Division has instituted a special program to honor the memory of our

Confederate Ancestors and to help ensure the preservation of their final resting places. Any

Texas Division camp member in good standing, who has demonstrated his willingness to

serve in this special capacity, and who is at least fourteen years of age, and has tended a

Confederate soldier's grave for two years prior, may become a FULL GUARDIAN. All

compatriots are encouraged to participate in this most worthwhile program to honor our

ancestors and protect their final resting places.

Guardians shall care for and protect the grave of a Confederate Veteran, ensuring

that the site is kept clean and well maintained year round. He shall be responsible that the

grave has an appropriate marker designating it as the resting place of a Confederate

Veteran. He shall personally visit the grave a minimum of three times a year, to include

Confederate Memorial Day, or at least one week prior, when he shall place either a wreath

or small Confederate Flag, or both, on the grave.

Individuals who wish to become a GUARDIAN must complete the Guardian

Application form and submit it to the Chairman of the Guardian Review Committee. There

is an application fee of $10.00 to cover the cost of the GUARDIAN pin and certificate.

For more information about the program and how to apply,

Contact: Commander Bobby W. Smith Sr.


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Sons of Confederate Veterans CSons of Confederate Veterans CSons of Confederate Veterans CSons of Confederate Veterans Camp # 2269amp # 2269amp # 2269amp # 2269

Current GuardiansCurrent GuardiansCurrent GuardiansCurrent Guardians

Name Cemetery Graves

Bobby W. Smith Sr. Providence Cemetery 1

Johnny M. Moore Jr. Jamestown Cemetery 1

Russell Volk Providence Cemetery 1

Robert C. Huff Providence Cemetery 1

Carl D. Dobbs Providence Cemetery 1

Marshall E. Neagle Ford-Green Cemetery 1

Totals :

Guardians 6 3 Cemeteries 6

“Are you a Guardian? If not, why not?”



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