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Cleveland Morning Leader, 4 January 1864
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2679 - L. Jan. 4:4/4 - E. B. Thomas, O. S., issues a notice for all mem-
bers of Co. C, 29th regiment to meet, and be sure to bring their mus-
kets, at the armory on Jan. 6 at seven p.m. (1)
Thomas, E. B.; U. S. army; *Volunteer Companies & Militia (Civil War)
Cleveland Morning Leader, 30 April 1864
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2693 - L Apr. 30:2/3, 4 - The soldiers' Aid society report that the
purchasing ard forwarding of supplies during the last two weeks amounted
to over 2,400 bushels, also a carload of fruit, clothing, etc. Wil-
liam R. Richard, Superintendent of the Soldiers' home, reports that 44
men were received last week.
A correspondent asks why the government does not put transportation
of medical supplies into the hands of the sanitary commission, if the
latter is so independent in its movements? The commission answers:
"Nobody pretends that any outside supplementary commission can do the
work of the medical department. The commission merely strives to sup-
plement." - (31)
Richard, William R. (super intendent of soldiers home); Soldiers Aid society
Cleveland Morning Leader, 7 May 1864
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2694 - L May 7:4/3 - The Cleveland army committee meeting was held in
the chapel at the First Presbyterian church last night to organize in
Cleveland a branch of the U. S. Christian commission. Stillman Witt
was elected president; Joseph Perkins, vice president; L. F. Mellon,
secretary, and 27 others. -
The executive committee consists of Stillman Witt, L. F. Mellon,
William B. Castle, and twenty-seven others. (16)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 10 May 1864
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2695 - L. May 10; ed: 2/1 - Governor Brough addressed the people of Ohio
upon the necessity of assisting families of the national guard.
"Let the people heed the admonitions, and suggestions of Governor
Brough." (2)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 11 May 1864
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2696 - L. May 11; ed:4/2 - We appeal to our readers to give boiled hams,
roast beef, fried cakes, and pickles, to supply Colonel Hayward's reg-
iment for three days. (2)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 17 May 1864
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2697 - L. May 17; ed:2/1 - Wounded soldiers are well cared for, but there
are many things yet to be done to help them. -
"Mothers, sisters, wives of soldiers, your wounded sons, brother,
and husbands in the army of the Cumberland ask your aid once more. Shall
they ask in vain?" (5)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 18 May 1864
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2698 - L. May 18; ed: 2/1 - Loyal citizens of Chicago have raised large
sums of money to support the families of those who enlist in the 100 days'
service. -- -
"We should think the great city of Chicago has expended oratory enough . . .
to raise a whole corps of hundred-days' men." - - (3)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 21 May 1864
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2699 - L. May 21:4/3 - At a meeting at Chase's hall for the national guard
to provide relief for the national guardsmen's families the following
committee was chosen to circulate subscription papers through the city:
J. P. Bishop, John A. Wheeler, and L. A. Pierce. Two more committeemen.
- - - (6)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 23 May 1864
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2700 - L. May 23; ed:4/2 - Relief for the families of the 150th regiment of
national guardsmen starts today. - -
We trust that liberal contributions will be made. (1)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 24 May 1864
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2701 - L. May 24:4/2 - J. H. McClurg, hospital surgeon of the U. S. hospital
at Camp Cleveland, has been relieved from duty by order of the medical -
director. Surgeon Sterburger is to succeed McClurg. (2)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 26 May 1864
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2702 - L May 26:4/4 - Revererd Dr. Thompson, of the Tabernacle church in
New York and Reverend Dr. Budington of Brooklyn spoke to a large audience...
at the Old Stone church about the workings of the Christian and Sanitary
commissions in the field. Both of these men praised these organizations.
- - (8)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 31 May 1864
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2703 - L May 31:4/3 - The Rev. W. H. Goodrich and Dr. H. K. Cushing left
for the army of the Potomac yesterday with commissions as delegates from
Cleveland to aid the wounded. - (1)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 4 June 1864
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2704 - L June 4:4/2 - Assistant Surgeon George M. Steinbury, U. S. A., is
in charge of the U. S. hospital on the heights.
S. M. Bertty, the chaplain, has a library of 500 volumes. (2)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 4 June 1864
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2705 - L June 4:4/3 - The Soldier's Ald society, 94 Bank st., calls for
compresses and dressings for the wounded of Sherman's army. Citizens are
asked for cotton and linen pieces (washed and ironed). - (2)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 13 June 1864
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2706 - L. June 13; ed: 4/1 - The Cleveland army committee was formed in
Cleveland to give aid to the sanitary commission. The commission goes,
by means of its delegates, to the wounded heroes on the field of battle,
and brings to them the care and comforts of home. It ministers to them in
both body and soul. - -
, "The American people owe it to themselves and their heroic Army that the
Christian Commission receive ample and immediate support." (7)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 13 June 1864
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2707 - L June 13:2/2, 3 - The army committee of the U. S. Christian commis-
sion has sent 14 delegates from Cleveland to the battle fields and hospitals
of our armies in Virginia, Georgia, and elsewhere.
W. H. Goodrich, one of the delegates, writes: "Seven o'clock in the
morning found us at Fortress Monroe. There we met two other brothers and
left on the mail boat for White House, Wilginia. We slept there in the
boat, and Dr. Cushing was called to care for the wounded. The spirit of
the troops passing by is favorable, and the impression is that all is going
well."
J. H. Bayne writes that he is stationed at Campbell hospital, Washing-
ton, and that he has delivered books, papers, and testaments by the thou-
sands, also fruit, vegetables, and clothing to over 400 soldiers. He is
happy in his work and makes others happy.
Reverend Monteith writes from Gold Harbor. He cares for the wounded.
in a hospital and is thankful for the commission's support of the thousands
of wounded. He has talked to Rebel officers who claim that Grant will
advance only by inches, and nothing but superior force will terminate the
campaign in his favor. (32)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 18 June 1864
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2708 - L June 18:4/2 - The Cleveland army committee of the U. S. Christian
commission will hold a Union meeting at the . Second Presbyterian church
tomorrow. Reverends Goodrich, Monteith, Whitely, and Page will make
addresses. (2)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 20 June 1864
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2709 - L June 20:4/2 - A large audience crowded into the First Presbyterian
church to hear reports of the five delegates who were chosen to go to the
Army of the Potomac on behalf of Cleveland Christian people.
Reverend Goodrich, one of the delegates detailed to the White House, -
related his experiences and work among the wounded brought from the front.
The soldiers who spoke to delegate Whitely were confident that Grant
would eventually win.
Reverend Page, another delegate, labored in Lincoln hospital in Wash-
ington.
Reverend Monteith, still another emissary, spoke of the great trials
and the rapid movements of Grant.
These men love their work and mean to continue on the battle fields and
in hospitals. (17)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 21 June 1864
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2710 - L June 21; ed: 2/1 - Now is the time when the aid societies through-
out the country should realize large gains. This is the season of straw-
berries, fruits, picnics, and excursions.
"Let all our joys, however, be tempered with a proper spirit." (3)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 2 July 1864
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2711 - L. July 2: 1/1 - Appeals were sent out for onions, a healthful vege-
table, for the army of the Potomac, and the people of New York city decided
to buy onions instead of spending the money for fireworks, and give them
to the army.
The movement had no sooner started when a group of speculators started
buying up all of the onions in the markets. Such vilainous greed merits and
deserves the indignation of all men. - - (4)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 6 July 1864
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2712 - L. July 6:2/3 - Patriotic citizens who contributed money to buy
onions and other vegetables for soldiers to combat scurvy, prevalent a-
mong them will be pleased to know that their contributions came in on
the transport BELVIDERE in large quantities.
The following is a list of articles placed on board: Four hundred bar-
rels of onions; 300 barrels of turnips; 21 barrels of beets; 50 boxes of
lemons, and 7,000 to 10,000 heads of cabbage. (4)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 11 July 1864
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2713 - L. July 11; ed: 2/1 - "An opportunity for patriotic and benevolent
labor is opened up by the Christian commission, which no robust student or
minister who can spare the time, should neglect." - -
A great deal of work is yet to be done and many more men are needed to
carry on the work of ministering to soldiers on the battle field, and in
hospitals. (7)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 15 July 1864
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2714 - L July 15; ed:2/3 - An urgent appeal is sent out for arm-slings for
wounded soldiers. -
"We respectfully commend this work to the ladies Soldiers' Aid Society
of this city, and like associations throughout the nation." (3)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 19 July 1864
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2715 - L July 19; ed: 2/1 - Governor Brough appeals to the Soldiers' Aid
societies of northern Ohio to send supplies to General Barlow at Columbus
for sick and wounded soldiers at the front. -
"Such noble Charity has its own reward, and every one who contributes a
little can feel that he has been instrumental in saving a life."
The governor of Ohio has also asked boys and gills to pick blackberries
for the aid societies. (4)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 29 July 1864
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2716 - L. July 29; ed:4/2 - The Soldiers' home, located on the Columbus
railroad pier overlooking the lake, is a haven of rest and comfort for
wounded and war-weary men. The home is provided and kept open by the ladies
of the Soldiers' Aid society, "which deepens our admiration for the steady
loyalty with which the ladies of the Aid Society persevere in their noble
work."
For those who have suffered literally nothing in this war for the Union
and free institutions, "it is well... to stand at the couch of a wounded
soldier as he writhes in anguish, and to ask ourselves whether, through any
miserable cowardice at home, or from any meaner motives, the great cause
in which so many of our brave men have died, or suffered worse than death,
shall fail." (11)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 30 July 1864
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2717 - L July 30:2/1 - In a letter to the editor, "S. B. S." explains how
the people of the state can use what resources they have to save the lives
of as many soldiers as possible. The writer says that the disease of
diarrhoea, which many have, if not checked, becomes serious and causes
much suffering. It can be cured by the use of blackberries in some
form. Since there is an abundance of this fruit, the people are asked
to gather and make juice of them, as they have a health-giving quality
not found in other fruit. The letter adds that everyone should be will-
ing and anxious to do this small thing for our loyal and suffering
soldiers. (14)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 2 August 1864
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2718 - L Aug. 2; ed:2/2 - "It is an indisputable fact that there has
never been a war in which so much care has been taken of the sick and
wounded soldiers, as by the people of the North during this lamented
rebellion."
Europe is spending a great deal of time on the subject of how to care
for the sick and wounded soldiers, and has arranged to hold a confer-
ence in Geneva, Switzerland, to consider some vital points. If adopted,
they will mitigate the horrors of war. (6)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 5 August 1864
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2719 - H Aug. 5:4/2 - In a letter to the editor, F. W. Bingham writes
regarding some of the needs of our soldiers and gives suggestions as
to what kinds of food to send. He says: "The suggestions are designed-
ly limited to certain articles, with the hope that attention will be
directed to their preparation while the material can be obtained." (8)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 30 August 1864
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2720 - L Aug. 30; ed:2/1, 3 - On a recent journey to Washington, we
visited the hospital in Armory Square in charge of Dr. D. W. Bliss,
formerly of this city. A complete survey of the whole place was made,
and we found that every convenience and care that could be thought of
was administered to the wounded soldiers. Volunteer nurses and many
ladies of refinement are giving their services and their time to care
for these wounded, with no thought of compensation but the gratitude of
the patients.
"These noble women, some of them girls, perform their duties in a
quiet manner..."
The general appearance of cheerfulness that prevails in all the wards
is a most refreshing feature. A special diet, served to those whose
appetites require something different from the ordinary diet, is pur-
chased from a fund made up from the proceeds of the sale of swill, bones,
and other garbage, producing $40 a month. The sutler's tax of $120 a
month and the pay of 18 nurses, generously given to the fund in addition
to the government allowance, enables Dr. Bliss to "grant the request of
any sick or wounded soldier for any little articles of luxury he may ask
for.
"We, the people of the North, may well feel proud of our hospitals
if Armory Square is a sample of them." (52)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 1 September 1864
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2721 - L. Sept. 1; ed: 2/3 - There are those who regard all efforts to
supply soldiers in the army with tobacco as tending to ill-health and
dissipation. It is a fact that tobacco affords more solace and comfort
to those who are in the habit "of using it," than anything else money
can buy; and it is not as likely to create sickness as some seem to
think.
"We have no word of commendation for the habit, and think it filthy
and unnecessary, and one that young men should avoid. However these
soldiers in camp and field who have used tobacco, crave it, and it
should be furnished them if it gives the least amount of comfort to
their tedious lives." (6)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 12 September 1864
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2722 - L. Sept. 12:4/5 - The Ladies' Aid society acknowledges with
pleasure the receipt of $4.58, the proceeds of a fair held by little
girls for the benefit of the Sanitary commission. - (2)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 30 September 1864
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2723 - L Sept. 30:4/2 - G. W. Coffin and Company of Cincinnati, presented
the U. S. military hospital with a bell for the hospital chapel. (1)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 3 October 1864
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2724 - L Oct. 3:4/6 - The Christian commission held a meeting in Old
Stone church today. Reverend Wolcott, Ohio delegate in the army of the
Cumberland, gave a report of his experiences in the South, details
concerning the care of the sick and wounded soldiers, and reflections
suggested by his visit and work in the armies of Georgia.
The most intelesting part of Reverend Mr. Wolcott's address was his
testimony to the hopeful condition of the Negroes in portions of the
South taken by the North. He also spoke of the moral tone of the army
as being, on the whole, much higher than represented. There is much
profanity, but as regards intemperance, the men have as much temptation
at home. Intemperance is almost wholly confined to officers. He ended
his address by speaking of various agencies established to secure comfort
for the soldiers. (13)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 4 October 1864
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2725 - L Oct. 4; ed: 2/1 - The New York press insinuates that the
Sanitary commission is guilty of base frauds upon the public. These
insinuations are groundless fabrications, as every one, familiar with
the high and pure character of its managers, knows.
"The Copperheads attack and insult everything which assists in
carrying on the war, and would do the same to the soldiers were they
not anxious for their votes." - - (4)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 11 November 1864
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2728 - L Nov. 11; ed: 2/1 - Now that the cause of the republic has
achieved an overwhelming triumph over the enemies of the Government,
it is the duty of the people of Ohio to make whatever provisions are
necessary to provide for all those who have claims upon the nssistance
of the State by reason of their having sons, brothers, husbands or
fathers in the Union army.
"This is a work in which all citizens should unite. It should not
be left to one political party, but all classes should be asked to
lend their aid in work so noble, in payment of a debt of gratitude which
we owe to every man who has taken his life in his hands and gone down
to do battle for the Union." (16)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 13 November 1864
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2729 - L Nov. 13:4/2 - The new chapel connected with the U. S. hospital
here will be opened for divine services on Nov. 27 by Reverend Dr. Aiken.
Reverend Gillet will read the scriptures. A sermon will be preached by
Reverend Rylance. (1)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 24 November 1864
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2730 - L. Nov. 24; ed:2/1 - Governor Brough has designated November 26
as a day for ministering to the wants of soldiers' families. He asks
the people to make every effort to supply all families with wood, flour,
potatoes, apples, buckwheat, and anything else that will contribute to
their welfare.
"The great and noble State of Ohio, that has won imperishable honor
by her devotion to the Union and Freedom, must not allow a single one
of the families of our soldiers to be unprovided." (10)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 2 December 1864
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2731 - L. Dec. 2:4/3 - A grand ball will be given at the armory on Pearl
st. Dec. 9 for the benefit of soldiers on the west side. Leading men
in that section are in charge. (2)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 5 December 1864
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2732 - L. Dec. 5; ed: 2/1 - The Democratic press, as well as the New
York WORLD, has started a vigorous campaign against the Sanitary and
Christian commissions, charging the officials of these organizations
with absorbing most of the money.
"This is a grave charge and should be denied so vigorously by the
commission that it will forever put an end to these efforts to check
the benevolence of the people toward these organizations." (2)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 12 December 1864
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2733 - L. Dec. 12; ed: 2/1 - The Democratic press has attacked operations
of the Sanitary commission.
"The report of the Commission proves that without a doubt, the af-
fairs have been managed above criticism." (3)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 24 December 1864
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2734 - L. Dec. 24; ed:2/1 - The camp and gunboat libraries supplied by
the Christian commission for the soldiers and sailors is a source of
much comfort and enjoyment, enabling them to employ their time use-
fully and pleasantly.
Fourteen hundred and forty libraries supply the army and navy, and
200,000 volumes more are needed to keep these libraries varied. It
is proposed to raise these books during the holidays and the Christian
commission has pledged itself for prompt delivery to the various li-
braries. Everyone who purchases Christmas gifts should buy a book for
his army friends.
"We hope every one of our readers will respond to this appeal of
the commission." (8)
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Cleveland Morning Leader, 27 December 1864
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2735 - H Dec. 27; ed: 3/2 - The Christmas sociable will be held on
Dec. 26 at the Pearl st. armory. - - - - -
"We hope our west side friends will continue these very pleasant
affairs, occasionally, all winter. We are confident the Soldiers'
Family Relief fund would be largely benefited thereby. Let the Working
committee consider this matter favorably." - (3)
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