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located in the studio he occupies today, never in all that time

having made a change.

Marion, Ala., Nov. 11, 1872.
Mr. Jefferson Davis, Memphis, Tenn.,

—Dear Sir : This letter will introduce to you my friend, Mr.

Nicola Marschall, of this city, who visits Memphis for the pur-
pose of examining our city with a view of locating. He is a
true Southerner, was with, us in our troubles, and is one of the
finest artists we have. I hope he may be pleased with our city.
Any favors shown him will be duly appreciated by him and

thankfully received by your friend, etc.,

N. B. FORREST.

FLAGS OF THE CONFEDERACY OFFICIALLY

DESCRIBED.

Owing to incorrect representations in historical works, incor-
rect reproductions and representations by manufactures of flags
and badges, and in pictorial publications of all kinds; to fre-
quent inquiries in the press and the erroneous answers thereto,
and to general lack of exact information regarding the flags
of the Confederate States of America, the United Confederate
Veterans some years ago deemed it necessary to appoint a, com-
mittee empowered to make a diligent investigation and report

their finding to that body, says the New York Herald. In June,

1894, this committee made a report of its labors, and the United

Confederate Veterans, that were then assembled at Nashville,
passed a resolution as follows

"That in order to give the impress of authority for the
guidance of all persons it is hereby declared to be the conclusive
judgment of this organization that the flags of the Confederate
States of America were established by legislation of the Congress
of the Confederate States and otherwise in the manner fully
set forth in the accompanying report of the committee on flags
of this organization, and that said report is hereby adopted."

A pamphlet very attractively prepared and with the pic-

tures of the flags in colors has recently been issued. The title

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