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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1904
Page
19
General Lee and General Evans issue directives at the capitol with Colonel Anderson designated to personally direct the lying in state. The arrangement details extend to placing Gen. Gordon's body in the capitol rotunda under Evans supervision.
General Clement A. Evans is appointed by General Stephen D. Lee to head the ceremonies for General John B. Gordon’s memorial and funeral program. The order from Headquarters United Confederate Veterans Atlanta sets Evans to coordinate all details and extend invitations to Confederate and associated groups for the rural exercises on January 4.
General Clement Evans issues Special Order No 4 detailing funeral arrangements for General John B. Gordon. Invitations extend to Confederate and Union veterans and related groups. Body to lie in state at the capitol, services at Central Presbyterian Church, procession to cemetery, with honors by a military guard. Public viewings to be announced.
The Ladies Memorial Association of Atlanta proposes a final resting place for General Gordon and Mrs Gordon in the Confederate burying ground. Members met to honor Geneva Gerion and approved resolutions. A wreath will be sent to the funeral and the association plans to attend in a body.
Georgia Governor Terrell orders official funeral exercises for General John B. Gordon. Citizens to assemble between 10 am and 2 pm on January 4 for memorial services. State offices to close, Confederate guard to be posted, and flags at half staff for ten days. DeKalb Camp meets Jan 13 to discuss posthumous action and tribute.
Commander George L. Christian of the state grand camp issues a memorial order after General Gordon's death. Subordinate camps are to meet and take suitable action while sending representatives to the funeral. Arrangements are made for humane offerings to honor the fallen soldier in Virginia.
In a Kentucky House of Representatives session at Frankfort the death of General John B. Gordon was announced and a committee was appointed to draft a suitable resolution. The proceeding reflects the legislature’s response to the passing of the noted general.
The Fifth regiment details eight men from companies A through M to guard General Gordon’s remains in the capitol rotunda for four and a half hours starting January 12. Guards stationed at four rotunda openings. only designated persons may enter. The regiment band will participate in the parade after the exercises.
News from the South chronicles widespread mourning for General John B. Gordon. Messages from veterans including General Clement A. Evans and Bennett H. Young honor his memory, while delegations from Richmond and other cities plan funeral attendance. Judges, mayors, and veterans organize tributes across Georgia and neighboring states.
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