Volume X, No. 1 Winter 2015

Save the Date

Wednesday, April 1st Council Meeting- 11:30am

Program/Lunch- Noon-1pmThe Casino

Sunday, May 3rd-10th106th General Council Meeting

Cruise from NY to Bermuda

Sunday, May 17thSummer Court- 10:45am

Shoreacres

Wednesday, July 1stCouncil Meeting- 11:30am

Program/Lunch- Noon- 1pmThe Chicago Yacht Club

Saturday, July 18thAnnual Dinner Dance

with The Colonial Dames- 6:30pmThe Onwentsia Club

Thursday, August 13th-16thMichigan Warriors- Summer Court

Mackinaw IslandThe Grand Hotel

Wednesday, October 7thCouncil Meeting- 11:30am

Program/Lunch- Noon-1pmThe Casino

Thursday, December 3rd Winter Court - Stag Event

6pm- Black/White TieThe Casino

Society of Colonial Warsin the State of Illinois

P.O. Box 350Kenilworth, IL 60043

842-251-1400www.colonialwarsil.org

www.gscw.org

Muskets & Arrows

2014 Summer Dinner DanceThe Onwentsia Club

On July 19, 2014, the Illinois Society and the Illinois Dames (NSCDA-IL) held their fourth annual summer dinner dance at Onwentsia Club in Lake Forest. Our traditional good weather was in evidence, as were numerous visitors from Warriors and Dames societies around the country. The Illinois Societies’ dinner dance is becoming a destination party for the summer, especially for Warriors and Dames from southern states seeking to escape the heat in northern Illinois’ mild temperatures.

The event was co-chaired by our Membership & Social Chairman Brian D. White and Priscilla Barlow of the NSCDA-IL. After enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres served on the terrace overlooking the golf course, guests were treated to delicious food inside the venerable club house. After Mr. White, Mrs. Barlow, and Illinois Society Governor Robert Lee Burell welcomed the guests,

everyone danced to the music of the Steve Biossat in between courses and after dinner. At the end of the evening, many guests returned to the terrace to enjoy the beautiful evening as well as trays of champagne till after Midnight.

Dames and Warriors from Georgia, Virginia, Florida and Kentucky were in attendance. Among them was Gerald Tyrrell, Governor-General of the General Society of Colonial Wars, who spoke at the dinner, urging all to have a “jolly good time.”

article continued on next pageVictoria & Matthew Defty with Liz & Jeff Sharp

John Strothman, Govenor General Gerald Gettys Tyrrell, and David Linville

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The Govenors’ Table (above) Jetta Boschen, Missy O’Neill, Brian D. White and Kipper Lance (below)

Jim Staples, Richard DuBrul, Jim & Sara TenBroek, and Mary Genet (above)

Bradley Cue, Victoria deFrise Zahrobsky, Florida Gov. Jonathan Jensen, Barbara Linville and Chris Zahrobsky (right)

Kelly Stephens, Sean & Heather Nagle with Sue & Rudolf E. Knepper (below)

Aaron & Priscilla Barlow with James M. Kinney & Brian D. White

Gov. & Mrs. Bob Burell (below)

Edmund Lester & Jennifer Connor

John & Dana Strothman Dancing (below)

A major topic of conversation was the next General Society meeting, which will take the form of a cruise from New York to Bermuda. The members expressed excitement about this way of organizing the annual national meeting of the Warriors. While many events will take place on the ship, several events will take place on Bermuda, including the General Council Meeting at Bermuda City Hall in Hamilton, a reception at Government House, the official residence of the Governor of Bermuda, and lunches and events at several yacht clubs. The cruise departs May 3, 2015 and returns to New York Sunday May 10. The events at Bermuda take place May 6-8, 2015.

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Warriors! What a year 2014 was with an outstanding train trip to Fort de Chartres for their Rendezvous, and being honored by presentations from two Consul Generals –Klaas Van der Tempel of the Netherlands and Stephen Bridges of the UK --at our Summer and Winter Courts. I thank each of you for your participation and efforts to further the understanding and knowledge of our Colonial Wars and make the Society

of Colonial Wars in Illinois the great organization it is. We are a society of friends. Highlights from the last six months include:

• Our grant programs are robust and include: The Newberry Library, Save Illinois History Foundation, South Suburban Geneaological and Historical Library, The Winnetka Public Library and most recently we voted to provide support for the University of Illinois Colonial History Program. We continue to support educational programs and institutions keeping the memory of our colonial ancestors alive and honoring them for their service.

• We continue to attract quality candidates for membership in SCW and I wish to acknowledge the efforts –and results--of Jim Barr, Rev. Peter Irvine, Rudy Knepper and Brian White in recruiting candidates and diligently processing their applications. Teamwork at its’ finest!

• As you may know, we hosted the GSCW Membership Symposium Oct 2nd and 3rd at The Casino and Chicago Yacht Club with about 50 members from around the country in attendance. The feedback I received was that you all did an outstanding job and all attendees

By direction of Governor General Gerald Tyrrell, effective January 1st, Brian D. White has been appointed to the GSCW Committee on Insignia. In this position Brian will be responsible for selecting vendors and

designers of SCW insignia as well as special projects from the GSCW. Congratulations Brian. We know you will do an outstanding job in your new position.

The Governor’s Report - Winter 2015

Brian D. White Appointed to GSCW Committee on Insignia

appreciate the work of SCWIL to host such a great event. I would especially like to thank Dave Linville, Brian D. White, Philip May, John Strothman and Jim Barr for serving on the host committee to make this national event not only highly beneficial, but also fun for the attendees.

• By appointment of Governor Bruce Rauner, it is with great pride that I announce the appointment of Warrior Todd Schwebel as Commissioner of the State Bicentennial Commission. The purpose of the Commission is to oversee the planning and execution of a statewide celebration for Illinois’ 200th birthday that engages Illinois residents and local communities leaving a lasting legacy for future generations. I am delighted Councilman Schwebel is a Commissioner and SCW will have a presence on the State Bicentennial Commission.

• In support of our focus and support of Colonial History Programs, I appointed a Committee headed by Secretary Philip May (including Treasurer Albert Van Alyea and Councilman Alan Carter) to explore and develop partnership opportunities with the University of Illinois Colonial History Department. Please read Philip May’s article in this issue of Muskets and Arrows for more detail. We welcome your input and ideas as we progress—so please share your thoughts with the aforementioned committee members.

• We are continuing to update and improve the website (colonialwarsil.org). I added some more links to geneaological websites to aid in research. I also added the video link from John Brewster’s presentation on Bacon’s Rebellion in the “Links” section if you wish to view it. I want to video tape as many of our presentations as possible and make them available for public viewing on our website.

• Please let me know how I, along with members of the Council, can make SCWIL the best organization possible.

Governor Burell

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On December 4, 2014, the Illinois Warriors held our 121st annual Winter Court at The Casino Club in Chicago.

Attendees enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres before the meeting, which featured reports by Council Members. Governor Robert Lee Burell chaired the meeting. The following slate of nominees for Officers and Gentlemen of the Council was proposed and approved by the members:

Governor, Robert Lee Burell Deputy Governor, John Harman Strothman Deputy Governor General for Illinois, David Gilbert Linville Lieutenant Governor, James F. Barr Secretary, Philip R. May Treasurer, Albert Earling Van Alyea Historian, James Field Rudwall Registrar, Rudolf E. Knepper Genealogist, Peter B. Irvine Chancellor, Andrew Jackson Valentine Chaplin, Albert Harris Tippens, Jr.

The slate of Officers was elected unanimously.

The following special committees were also reappointed for 2015: Fort de Chartres Committee: Jim Kinney (Commander of the Fort); Investment Committee: Ed Lester (chair); Membership & Social Committee: Brian D. White (Chair), Rudolf E. Knepper, Ed Rutledge, and Zack Sudler ; Muskets and Arrows Committee: Aaron Barlow (editor) and Peter Mark (photographer).

Todd Schwebel was appointed as a new Gentleman of the Council and the following were re-appointed as Gentlemen of the Council: Robert Allen, Samuel Badger, Steve Barnhart, Renton Brodie III, John Adams Bross, Howell Browne, Barry Carroll, Allen Carter, Martinus John Dryud, Leland Hutchinson, Rudolf E. Knepper, Ed Rutledge, Zack Sudler and David Sweet.

Immediately following the meeting, the party adjourned for dinner. Various toasts to the President of the United States and The Queen were made. After dinner, the Honorable

Winter Court 2014The Casino

The Officers & Gentlemen of the Council (above)

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Winter Court 2014 continuedThe Casino

Bill Parke & Dwight Cleveland (above)

Alby Van Alyea, Philip May and Peter C. Mark (above)

Rudolf E. Knepper, Mark Wilson, Ralph O’Hara and John Dryud (above)

James M. Kinney, Leland Hutchinson, Allen Carter, Edmund Lester and Geoff Euston

The Hon. Steven Bridges with Gov. Bob Burell (left above) The Hon. Steven Bridges and John Bross (right above)

(bottom left) Louis C. Sudler, Matthew Defty and Brian D. White(bottom right) Bradley Cue and Ed Rutledge

Gov. Bob Burell with Zack Sudler & Brian Kearns in a heated backgammon game

Stephen Bridges, British Consul General, Chicago, spoke on a number of topics, including his experiences as a career diplomat in Cambodia, Bangladesh, and the United States. He also answered questions and addressed with tact and insight numerous topics ranging from upward mobility to our public health care system and the differences between what worked in Britain and what may or may not work here. He was thoroughly entertaining, thought provoking, and always diplomatic. His comments on our country revealed him to be quite a fan of the United States, our culture and the way we solve problems. His views and attitude illustrate why our two countries have long enjoyed what Winston Churchill called a “Special Relationship.”

Following Consul General Bridges’ stimulating lecture, the group adjourned back to the Cocktail Lounge for champagne and backgammon.

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On October 2, 2014, the Illinois Society held its quarterly meeting, and hosted the General Society’s Membership Symposium at The Casino Club in Chicago. This was the second annual Membership Symposium conducted by the General Society. The first was held in 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Membership Symposium includes about 50 Warriors from around the country who are either members of the General Society Membership Committee, or are simply interested in improving membership recruitment. This year the meeting was held in Chicago given the recent successes of the Illinois Society in recruiting new members. The Membership Symposium felt it would be beneficial to observe an Illinois Society quarterly lunch meeting in order to understand how the meetings and lunch programs are structured.

After the program for the Illinois Society quarterly meeting concluded at about 1 pm, the Membership Symposium began. The Symposium lasted four hours and focused on “best practices” in successful membership recruitment and retention. Activities that are crucial for long-term membership growth and development. Among the speakers were David Linville, Brian D. White and John Strothman all members of the Illinois Society. The topic of their presentations was taken from the report authored by Brian and David titled, “Notes for Membership, Strategy and Organizational Structure.” This report had previously been presented to the National Board of the General Society last year.

After the Symposium, the attendees were invited to an elegant dinner held at The Chicago Yacht Club. After dinner the group convened at the Drum Bar and a few hardy Warriors made it to The Zebra Lounge where the last man standing left at 2 am.

The Symposium continued the following day; October 3 attendees returned to The Casino for a continental breakfast and more discussions. Once again the topic was building membership and best practices among state societies. The meeting concluded at noon. All attendees felt it was an incredibly successful and informative meeting. The Symposium

showed that Colonial Warriors are right on track for maintaining one of the best hereditary societies in the country. The Warriors are informed, focused on membership and freely share information with one another that will help every State society grow.

Many thanks were given to the Illinois Society for serving as our host Society for this symposium.

National Membership Symposium

Ed Rutledge, John Buchbinder, Zack Sudler and Paul Maranville

John Strothman, David Linville, Gov. Gen. Gerald Gettys Tyrrell, Joe Scherberger, Gov. Bob Burell and Brian D. White

Warriors Burell, Kinney , Strothman and White present grant check to the Newberry Library

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This article is the third in a series on the Colonial Wars between France and England that were fought by ancestors of our members. Each issue of Muskets & Arrows will include a short article providing a synopsis of one of these wars. Last issue’s article discussed Queen Anne’s War, which was fought between 1702 and 1713 between the English and the French and each side’s Indian allies.

The third French and Indian War, King George’s War, was fought between 1744 and 1748. However, it arose out of another conflict between England and Spain—the War of Jenkins’ Ear—that began in 1739 and merged into King George’s War.

Tensions with France and Spain Queen Anne’s War was the name of the North American phase of a larger European-centered War called the War of Spanish Succession. One of the global results of the treaty ending this war was the reluctant acceptance by England and its allies that a member of the French royal family would be King of Spain. While the peace treaty precluded the same person from ruling both France and Spain, the two monarchs frequently formed “Family Compacts” recognizing their shared interests.

In the New World, where both France and Spain had colonies that bordered each other and the English colonies, this new relationship between France and Spain heightened fears among English colonists. After 1713, when Queen Anne’s War ended, France was very active in fortifying its frontier defenses. It founded New Orleans (1718), Ft Roselle (1714) at what is now Natchez, Mississippi and Fort de Chartres in Illinois (1721). These activities created alarm in the colonies, especially in the Carolinas which feared encirclement by the French. South Carolina warned England that the French claimed rights along the Altamaha River, in what is now Central Georgia, and requested aid from England to counter the threat of encirclement by the French. (In fact, Spain, not France, claimed the territory around the Altamaha River, but presumably the fear that Spain and France would act together, may have led to this confusion.)South Carolina’s request led to the founding of Fort King George in 1721 near the mouth of the Altamaha River near what is now Darien, Georgia. Ft. King George’s construction led to immediately heightened tensions with Spain. Florida sent a delegation to Charleston and Madrid sent one to London demanding the withdrawal of the fort. After several years, these negotiations died down. But when Spain declared war on England in 1727 and attempted to retake Gibraltar, the Carolinians, fearing a Spanish-allied Indian attack on Port Royal, South Carolina,

withdrew the entire garrison from Fort King George in order to strengthen Port Royal.

The founding of GeorgiaA few years later, England created a new colony south of

South Carolina to serve a number of purposes, including to act as a military buffer zone between the Carolinas and Spanish Florida. This new colony—The Colony of Georgia— was chartered in 1732. The first settlers arrived at Savannah aboard the Anne on February 12, 1733, led by General James Oglethorpe, a veteran of the War of

Spanish Succession and a Member of Parliament.

Spain protested the formation of the new colony. Georgia was on land Spain considered part of Florida. But in 1736, Oglethorpe convinced Florida governor Francisco Sanchez to agree to a border between the two colonies that was south of Spain’s original claim. When the agreement was

Captain Robert JenkinsMeanwhile, anger was rising in England over the treatment of British ships trading in Spanish ports in the Caribbean. Under a 1713 agreement, British ships could sell a limited quantity of goods each year in Spanish colonial ports. Because of abuses of the agreement, the countries agreed in 1729 that Spanish warships could board British cargo ships to ensure that the limitations were followed.

In 1731, Captain Jenkins, a British smuggler, was stopped by a Spanish warship off the coast of Florida. The Spanish captain cut off one of Jenkins’ ear and encouraged him to show it to King George. For some reason, Jenkins kept the ear, wrapped in a handkerchief, for the next seven years. At an audience before Parliament in 1738, he told his story, displayed his severed ear, and proudly testified that at the time of his ordeal, “I committed my soul to God and my cause to my country.”

received by Madrid, Spain recalled Sanchez and hanged him. Subsequently, the two countries agreed to adjudicate the border dispute, in the mean time leaving the Altamaha River as the temporaryborder.

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By Aaron A. Barlow

1740 map of St. Augustine and environs

US Stamp celebrating 200th anniversary of the founding of

Georgia

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The War ofJenkins’ Ear

Spain tried to defuse the situation by offering money, but did not agree to stop searching British vessels. Speeches were given in Parliament in favor of war, including William Pitt’s very first speech in the House, and the government declared war against Spain in October 1739.Wasting no time after learning of the declaration, Governor Oglethorpe launched an expedition on December 1 against two small forts in Florida along the St. John’s river protecting communications between St. Augustine and Indian tribes to the north. Having taken these forts, Oglethorpe returned to Georgia to plan the capture of St. Augustine itself. By May 1740, he had assembled almost 2000 troops consisting of 500 Indians, 400 South Carolina militiamen under Colonel Alexander Vander Deusen, 500 Georgians and 400 Rangers and Scots Highlanders from Britain. Oglethorpe also had support from a few ships of the Royal Navy.

Oghlethorpe’s St. Augustine expedition started well. He captured the forts on the outskirts of St. Augustine and prepared for assaults on the fortified center of the town from both the East and West. However, his plan was frustrated by the inability of the British ships to sail close enough to the coast to shell the town. Without this cover, Oglethorpe opted for a siege which began June 13. However, after three Cuban supply ships slipped into St. Augustine via the inland waterways unmolested by the British ships and other problems presented themselves—including restlessness of Indians unaccustomed to siege warfare and illness in his own troops—Oglethorpe lifted the siege on July 10 and returned home. He had lost about 50 killed, 50 wounded and 20 captured. The Spanish lost 200 either killed or captured.

The British then launched an expedition against Cartageña in Colombia. The expedition was unique in that it included 3500 American colonists under the command of their own captains and ensigns with about half of the lieutenants from England and the other have from the colonies. The British army also provided an additional 5500 men. The combined

C a p t a i n J e n k i n s ’ patriotism, in the midst of already tense relations with Spain, led the House of Lords to declare illegal Spain’s right to search granted by the 1729 treaty.

American and British force assembled in Jamaica under General Thomas Wentworth. Admiral Edward Vernon led a fleet that carried this force to Cartageña on March 3, 1741.

On arriving on the coast of Columbia, Vernon urged Wentworth to attack immediately upon landing his troops. However, Wentworth delayed, allowing the Spanish to strengthen their fortifications. Thus, when Wentworth finally attacked three weeks later, the Spanish response was fierce and effective. Even worse, the long stay among the marshy grounds outside the fort gave the mosquitoes time to inflict yellow fever throughout the troops. After thousands died of disease, Wentworth gave up and ordered the expedition to return.

Vernon sailed for Cuba, where the expedition attempted in vain to accomplish something worthy of its effort. But in the end, the fleet returned to the English Colonies having achieved none of its objectives. Of the 3500 colonists who joined the expedition, only 600 survived, including Lawrence Washington, George Washington’s half-brother. Lawrence named his Potomac River plantation Mount Vernon after the admiral who urged prompt action when the expedition first arrived at Cartageña.

Now it was the turn of the Spanish to launch expeditions against the English colonies. In May 1742, Cuba sent 3000 troops and a fleet of ships to St. Augustine to prepare for an attack on the Carolinas and Georgia. Oglethorpe’s appeal for assistance from Carolina was rejected. On June 20, the Spanish fleet, consisting of Cubans, Floridanos and Spanish sailors, set sail from St. Augustine.

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A contemporary illustration of Jenkins proudly displaying his ear

Castillo de San Marcos - the fort at St. Augustine besieged by General Oglethorpe

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On June 29, the Spanish ships arrived off St. Simon’s Island, near present-day Brunswick, Georgia, about 75 miles south of Savannah. St. Simon’s Island was the home of the Georgian Fort Fredericks, built in 1736. After a short skirmish at sea between British ships and the Spanish fleet, the Georgians withdrew and on July 5, the Spanish landed four miles south of the fort with more than 3000 men. The landing force consisted of an army of about 2400 Cuban troops under Don Antonio Arredondo and about 600 Florida troops under Governor Manuel de Montiano. Oglethorpe’s forces totaled 650 men, including Indians and local militiamen but also included professional soldiers from the Rangers and Scottish Highlanders. He sent urgent requests to Charleston for more help.

After setting up camp, the Spanish sent a small party of 125 Spanish and 45 Indians to gather information about Ft. Frederick’s defenses. Oglethorpe seized the opportunity and attacked, almost annihilating the entire Spanish force. He chased the survivors through the woods for several miles and encountered a second Spanish force of 300 Spaniards under Captain Barba. Some of the English retreated in disarray, but two companies of the professional troops evaded the Spanish force, and moved through the woods to a position behind the Spanish camp. The Spanish chased the retreating Georgian troops before returning to their camp to rest. Oglethorpe’s forces, now on both sides of the Spanish, suddenly attacked, killing 127 and taking 20 prisoners.

These setbacks caused bickering in the Spanish force with the Cubans, the Floridanos and the Spanish sailors blaming each other for the failures in the field and refusing to cooperate with the others any longer. Oglethorpe somehow learned of this and planned to attack before the group’s cohesion could be restored. On July 12, he led a force of 500 towards the Spanish camp.

As Oglethorpe’s force was approaching the camp, a Frenchman in his group, who was in fact spying for the Spanish, deserted to the enemy. Oglethorpe, having lost the element of surprise necessary for any success by his outnumbered troops, called off his original plan to attack the Spanish. Instead, he devised a new plan intended to induce the Spanish to withdraw.

Oglethorpe had a letter in French written to the French spy implying the Frenchman was really working for the English. The letter described fictional “hidden batteries” up the river and a fictitious relief force on its way from Charleston. The letter stated the English had received the French spy’s “reward money” and promised a double reward if the

spy would either lead the Spanish up river to the “hidden batteries” or delay their departure until the arrival of the non-existent Carolina relief fleet. The letter also revealed (fictitious) plans of an imminent British Navy attack on St. Augustine and cautioned the spy not to reveal these plans for fear it would cause the Spanish to return to Florida to protect their fort.

Oglethorpe then gave the letter to a Spanish prisoner, gave him money to deliver the letter secretly to the French spy, and released him into the woods. The Spanish discovered the letter on the released prisoner only after questioning and searching him. The French spy, of course, denied the veracity of the letter and stated it was a stratagem by Oglethorpe to induce the Spanish to flee. Some of the Spanish believed the Frenchman, but most of them distrusted him and believed he was spying for the English. When three ships were sighted off the coast, the majority view prevailed. The Spanish embarked so quickly for their departure that they left behind valuable cannon and supplies.

With the threat of attack from Florida gone, Oglethorpe launched another attack of Georgians on St. Augustine in March 1743. His force attacked a Spanish party in the vicinity of the town and killed 40, and he laid waste the country outside the fort, but without any heavy cannon, he could only attempt to lure the Spanish to leave the fort for a battle. Not being able to do so, he returned to Georgia.

In September, 1743, General Oglethorpe returned to England to take care of some business and answer charges against him. He never again returned to America. Instead, he was assigned to European campaigns and rose through the ranks of the army. He lived to see the birth of the United States and, in 1785, he visited John Adams at the first U.S. embassy in London.

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The citadel at Carageña, by Martin St-Amant – Wikipedia – CC-BY-SA-3.0

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The Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Illinois has a long record of supporting research and higher education in the areas of colonial history. A long standing relationship with Northwestern University & T. H. Breen, PHD, Professor of History and American Culture, ended when Dr. Breen retired. Northwestern downgraded their colonial history emphasis and did not replace Dr.

Prof, Morissey Breen. The Society has very recently committed to a relationship with the University of Illinois, and to Dr. Robert Michael Morrissey, Assistant Professor of Colonial History. Professor Morrissey’s most recent book, Empire by Collaboration: Indians, Colonists, and Governments in Colonial Illinois Country is being printed and will be available in March.

The nature of the program that we are developing with Dr. Morrissey and the University of Illinois is very much a work in progress at this point. The only issue that has been agreed to is he will speak at our Summer Court. The talk will

By special Invitation of the Florida State Society Governor Jonathan Jensen our members of the Illinois Society are invited to their Annual Dinner Dance. Every year The Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Florida with The Colonial Dames of America Chapter XVII host one of the most elegant parties on the planet and our members are all invited to attend! This year we had about 25 Chicagoans attend their annual Dinner Dance held at The Everglades Club with the Alex Donner Orchestra with dinner, dancing and about 300 guests in attendance many traveling in from around the country. The following day members of the Florida Society are invited to a sumptuous Brunch at The Bath & Tennis Club which is always a treat. Following a little shopping on Worth Avenue (or napping) our group has a wonderful tradition of having dinner at Ta-boo followed by more revelry at The Leopard Lounge. The following day several Chicagoans were hosted to Brunch and Polo which was the perfect ending to another perfect weekend!

Save the date forFebruary 5th,6th and 7th 2016!

The Society Embarks on a New Higher Education Initiative

Warriors Weekend in Palm Beach

By Philip May, Secretary

focus on the book. He has also agreed to provide an article every year on some aspect of colonial history that can be featured in Muskets and Arrows as well as other historical publications. SCWIL would own the articles and be able to publish them in other historical magazines. A concept that is in the very early stages of discussion is to produce a series of seminars on colonial history at the Newberry Library. The seminars would be open to academics as well as lay people who have an interest in colonial history. The goal would be to attract several A-list academics from around the county. The Society would be a major sponsor. Part of the plan would be that the Newberry would apply our annual grant toward this program as will the U of I.

On a related note and in conjunction with Governor Burell’s agenda for increased emphasis on colonial history education, the Society is setting up a discrete fund separate from the Society operating funds. The fund will be named the George Burditt Memorial Education Fund in honor of a Warrior who held a strong belief in the importance of education. The plan is to fund this initiative through member contributions and legacy gifts. We are pleased to report that we have already received several gifts and commitments from members. A committee has been formed to spearhead this initiative headed by Secretary Philip May, Treasurer Albert VanAlyea, and Council Member Alan Carter.

International Polo Club Palm Beach Brantley C. B. Knowles and Barbara Linville

Bottom Left: David Linville, James M. Kinney, Barbara Linville, Aaron & Priscilla Barlow, Damien (back) & Pamela Cregeau, Tom (back) & Barbara Leiter & Brian D. White; Bottom Right: James M. Kinney, Tay Rutenburg,

Nancy Traylor & Brian D. White

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General Society of Colonial Wars Paraphernalia Order Information Society paraphernalia is available to members in good standing. Please consult our Guidelines page for guidance on wear.

Society of Colonial Wars in Illinois Merchandise

9mm Society Rosette in Scarlet & White $10 The Society Rosette is produced by Dexter Rosettes of Gwyneed Valley Pennsylvania. All members are authorized for wear.

Large Insigne $620 • Miniature Insigne $225The Large Insigne and Miniature Insigne are produced by Liberty Jewelry Company in Timonium, Maryland. Medals are made to order and take 4-6 weeks. All members are authorized for wear.

Miniature War Cross $50 • Large War Cross $30The Large War Cross was produced by Balfour and the remaining inventory dates from the 1970s and features slightly different drape ribbon. The current Miniature War Cross is of the 2013 production from the Liberty Jewelry Company and reflects current market rates. Authorization for wear restricted to veterans and current active duty and reserve members of the United States military.

Bow tie $50 • Four-in-Hand tie $60Produced exclusively for the Society by Ben Silver of Charleston this 100% silk tie is made in England. All members are authorized for wear.

Blazer Patch $70Crafted by Ben Silver of Charleston the patch features a 5 pin stud back for a secure smooth fit and a wide border perfect for sewing. All members are authorized for wear.

State Society Officers Neck Ribbon $40Produced exclusively for the Society by Toye, Kenning & Spencer of England the neck ribbon features an accessible rear clasp and a secure clip for the large insigne. Authorization for wear restricted to State Society Officers. Please note, only the large insigne is permitted to be worn from the neck ribbon. Items are sold separately.

General Society Officers Sash $100Produced exclusively for the Society by Toye, Kenning & Spencer of England the sash features a secure clip under the bow that can be tucked away when not employed with the large insigne. Authorization for wear restricted to current and past General Society Officers including Deputy Governors General.

Membership Certificate Suitable for framing the measures 12 x 14 of heavy bond paper and features embossed colored seals of the original nine colonies and the raised stamp of the Great Seal of the Society. Available to all members in good standing.

Ordering: To place an order mail your check to:John Mealey, Executive DirectorGSCW - Langsdale Library1420 Maryland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201-5779

Please make your check payable to GSCW

Questions? Email: john@gscw.org (Phone) 410-837-4266 http://www.gscw.org/

Official Tie $70Manufactured by Ben Silver Co.

Dress White Shirt $55Dress white with IL SCW monogram on cuff in red

Golf Shirt $50(choice of colors: white, black, light blue, burgundy, dark green, gray, navy, court green, stone, light stone – All with red IL SCW logo)

Golf Jacket $90(choice of colors: white, black, light blue, burgundy, dark green, gray, navy, court green, stone, light stone – All with red IL SCW logo. Fleece-Lined, 89% polyester/11% nylon peached microfiber, cell phone pocket)

For those looking to purchase “Black Full Dress Tails” please visit:Formally Modern Tuxedo

2112 N. Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614Tel: 773.975.7700

web: www.formallymodern.com • Owner: Ask for Alex Tsebelis

If you are a “Colonial Warrior” there is a special price of $395 for new Tail Coat and Pants and $85 for the shirt/vest & tie.

Cuff links/gloves/shoes, etc., also available.

To order, please call Rudolf E. Knepper at 630-740-2211 • Order form: http://colonialwarsil.org/merchandise

Make checks payable to SCWIL, remitted to: Rudolf E. Knepper, 2001 S. Meyers Road, Apt. #107, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

Winter 2015

Membership & Social CommitteesMembership & Social Chairman........................ Brian D. WhiteMembership ...........................Rudolf E. Knepper & Ed RutledgeSocial ........................................................................................Zack Sudler

Muskets and Arrows/Gazette CommitteeEditor .............................................................Aaron Abraham BarlowPhotographer ........................................................................Peter Mark

Investment CommitteeChairman .....................................................................................Ed Lester

Committee of Fort de ChartresCommander of the Fort ..................................... James M. Kinney

Gentlemen of the CouncilRobert Allen Martinus John DryudSamuel Badger Leland HutchinsonSteve Barnhart Rudolf E. KnepperRenton Kirkwood Brodie III Ed RutledgeJohn Adams Bross Zack SudlerHowell Browne Todd SchwebelBarry Joseph Carroll David SweetAllen Carter

Governor ................................................................................................................................................ Robert Lee BurellDeputy Governor .............................................................................................................. John Harmon StrothmanDeputy Governor General for Illinois ...........................................................................David Gilbert LinvilleLieutenant Governor ............................................................................................................................. James F. Barr, Jr.Secretary ............................................................................................................................................Philip Raymond MayTreasurer ....................................................................................................................................Albert Earling Van AlyeaHistorian...............................................................................................................................................James Field RudwallRegistrar .................................................................................................................................................. Rudolf E. KnepperGenealogist ..................................................................................................................................................... Peter B. IrvineChancellor .............................................................................................................................Andrew Jackson ValentineChaplin .......................................................................................................................................Albert Harris Tippens, Jr.

Society of Colonial WarsIn the State of Illinois

P.O. Box 350Kenilworth, IL 60043-0350

Telephone: 847-251-1400 • Fax: 847-256-5601 • Email: office@associationschicago.com • Website: www.colonialwarsil.org

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— Special Committees Appointed by the Governor —

Respectfully submitted, Aaron Barlow, Editor, Muskets and Arrows

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