Richmond Whig 7311861
From the Richmond Whig, 7/31/1861
THE SICK AND WOUNDED SOLDIERS. - The following circular has
been sent to us for publication:
YOUNG MENS’ CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION,
Richmond, Va., July 30, 1861
Communications having been received by our Association,
from various individual associations, in Charleston and elsewhere, proposing to
furnish supplies of provisions and clothing for the sick and wounded soldiers,
we have been appointed a committee for the reception and distribution of the
said supplies.
Any contribution, whether money, clothing or provisions
intended for the soldiers in the Confederate Army, will be received by us, at
our Depot, on Main Street, next door to the store of Walter D. Blair & Co.,
and the same will be distributed by us in person, or through an agent appointed
by us upon requisitions signed by a Surgeon or other commissioned officers.
The benevolent are assured, that a favorable opportunity
will now be afforded for the judicious distribution of such articles as will be
most acceptable to the sick and wounded soldiers.
Hours of business at the Depot, from 9 A. M. to 8 P. M.
Address all packages to Army Committee, Y. M. C. A. of
Richmond, Va.
WM. P. MUNFORD,
JAMES E. BURRESS, } Com’ee
JAMES GORDON,
Any families having soldiers at their houses, whose names
and proper places of abode have not been published, are requested to report to
the office, under the care of Mr. H. A. Dudley, St. Charles Hospital.
Persons visiting the city to look after their friends from
the scene of war will find the Register as above stated, at the St. Charles.
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