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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1904
Page
7
General Evans delegates Colonel Clif ford Anderson to personally direct the lying in state of Gen Gordon's body in the Capitol Rotunda. The orders come from generals Lee and Evans with Colonel Anderson in charge at the Capitol.
Special Order from January 1 1904 appoints Lieutenant General Clement A Evans to prepare and control honors and funeral arrangements for General John B Gordon. Evans to extend invitations to Confederate and Sons of Veterans groups and veterans who served with Gordon, reflecting the era’s tribute to a noted soldier and citizen.
General Evans issues special order for funeral ceremonies in Atlanta in January 1904. Invitations extended to Confederate and Union veterans, Sons and Daughters of Veterans, Ladies’ Memorial groups, and other related organizations. Public viewings planned at the Capitol and Central Presbyterian Church, with a 10 am Thursday memorial in the House chamber and eulogies by notable leaders.
The Ladies Memorial Association of Atlanta voted to offer a final resting place in the Confederate burying ground for General Gordon and Mrs Gordon. The site chosen is the most beautiful in the cemetery, left of the monument, central among soldiers who fought with him. The group will send a laureled wreath and attend the funeral in a body. Mrs Gordon is a former president of the association.
Georgia Governor Terrell issues a sweeping proclamation for January 14 memorial services across the state. A guard of honor from the Fifth Regiment of the Georgia State Troops will guard the late General John B. Gordon’s remains as state offices close and flags fly at half mast for ten days. Clergy, Confederate camps, and city leaders are urged to assemble between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to pay tribute to the fallen hero.
Virginia camps take note of orders from Commander George L. Christian of the state grand camp Confederate Veterans deploring General Gordon’s death. Each subordinate camp to act at next meeting and send representatives to the funeral. Arrangements made to send floral offerings and show esteem for the deceased soldier in Virginia.
At the January 1 session in Frankfort the Kentucky House of Representatives announced the death of General John B. Gordon and appointed a committee to draft suitable resolutions commemorating his life and service.
The Fifth regiment in Georgia receives orders from Colonel Anderson to guard General Gordon’s remains in the capitol rotunda on January 13 and 14. Eight sentinels per company A to M, four and a half hours each, will occupy four rotunda openings. access is restricted to specified officials, family, and designated persons. The procession and firing details, plus parade participation by the Fifth regiment band and Lieutenant W. M. Smith, are outlined, with out-of-town units invited to join.
Telegrams from Confederate veterans pour in from Kentucky Louisiana and Virginia mourning the death of General John B Gordon famed Confederate leader. Messages from Bennett H Young of Kentucky Robert E Lee Camp Richmond and others pledge honors and attendance at his funeral. Tributes from Judge Speer and Georgetown area veterans line up to honor Gordon with prayers and public rites.
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