An Appeal to the Benevolent
Summary
"The Rev. C. Lepley, of Williamsport, makes the following appeal to the benevolent on behalf of the sick and suffering soldiers in that town and vicinity…" 80-100 sick soldiers from the "Government forces encamped near our town" people asked to contribute money or items such as "poultry, butter, dried fruits, acid jellies or anything suited to the palate of the sick" to the local ladies relief society. Mrs. S. V. L. Findlay, President, Mrs. John Herr, V.P.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: December 4th, 1861
Page/Column: 2C
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Soldiers' Lives
- Hospitals / Relief Associations
- Women and Children
