Col. Thos. S. ARMISTEAD, of this place, has received an invitation, as President of the Confederate Veteran Association of Washington county to be present at the unveiling of the Lee Monument at Richmond, Va.  The invitation is also extended to all ex-Confederates of the county.  Mr. ARMISTEAD informs us that he will attend, and it is likely that some of the old soldiers will accompany him.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 11 April 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.