The Eighth Tribe, 1976 (3. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1976-05-01 / 5. szám
Page Ő THE EIGHTH TRIBE May, 1976 Book Review . . . FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH by László Eszenyi Published by Bethlen Press, Inc. The life and heroic death of Michael Kovats de Fabricy, Colonel of the Cavalry and hero of the American War of Independence. More educated Americans are aware today about the attack of the Pulaski Legion. Today there are only a few who know it was Michael Kovats de Fabricy (a Hungarian), who lost his life as the colonel-commander of the Legion in the battle around Charleston in the defense of the independence of the United States of America and of the freedom of the American people. Kovats was born in August 1724, at Karcag, Hungary at the outskirts of the well-known Hortobágy Puszta. The young Michael Kovats who leaves the bleak life of the Hungarian Plains at the age of twenty searching for military glory, seeks only a more adventurous life and the battle for its own sake. He served in the Hungarian-Austrian and later on in 1759 in the German army. After hearing about the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, Kovats wrote a letter to Benjamin Franklin asking for recommendation and a passport to the New World. In 1777 he was given the honor of being First “Master of Exercises” of the American Cavalry. In 1778 Kovats became the Commander of the Pulaski Legion. The Legion’s first task was fighting Indians in Pennsylvania, later on joining the Revolutionary Forces in New York and New Jersey; finally the end at Charleston in 1779, as it is recorded: “Pulaski arrived at Charleston on the 11th. of May, having crossed Cooper river from the east about the same time that Prevost crossed Ashley river from the west. An attack on the British was immediately concerted, which, without him, would certainly not have been made. In this very gallant attack on the British advance, he had personally several encounters with individuals of the enemy, and was always the victor. His next in command, Colonel Kovats, was not so fortunate. Having been bravely engaged with the enemy he was severely wounded, and in the retreat fell from his horse in the road. The British buried him where he fell, on the west side of the road, in land now owned and enclosed by John Margart, at the corner of Huger Street. He was an officer of great merit and experience, a Hungarian by birth, and had been an officer of hussars under Frederick the Great...” To- order this book write to: Bethlen Press, Inc., P.O. Box 637, Ligonier, Pa. 15658 Price of the book is $5.00. The book is written in two languages, Hungarian and English: one book to serve all members of the family. HBA NEWS The Hungarian Business Association (HBA) is a non-profit organization with the purpose of fostering cooperation and co-ordination among the disputed Hungarians, (emmigrants, displaced persons, refugees; first, second and third generations, etc.) for the successful entry into the business community of the new homeland. In principles and operations HBA is similar to the Chamber of Commerce. The current membership fee is $25.00 a year, which also includes subscription to the Eighth Tribe, which carries the HBA News by special arrangement. * * * MGT is a planned worldwide network of profit making corporations, with the purpose to establish an economic advantage for all Hungarians who live elsewhere than in Hungary, utilizing their local possibilities, talents and taking advantage of their contacts. The MGT News is also carried by the Eighth Tribe. • • • MGT-Pittsburgh, Inc. is a regional corporation, which is slowly but surely getting established and becoming operational. * * # Recently MGT-Manufacturing Corporation was formed by three machinists and three engineers in Pittsburgh. The plan is to operate as a general machine shop at first, and then to develop and manufacture products. * * * Those wishing to become members of HBA or would like to have more information on HBA or MGT should write to the respective organizations, both at: 7129 Saltsburg Road Pittsburgh, Pa. 15235 * * #
