Contributions for the wounded.
The following letter explains itself. Regarding this sample of the liberality of the soldier, while enduring the perils and privations of war, in surrendering a part of his meagre pay to give aid and comfort to the sick and wounded, how all who are at home enjoying the protection these brave patriots afford us, should be warmed up with the sentiment of gratitude to them, and liberality in providing for them, and in ministering to their wants and relieving their distresses. If those who have done little or nothing for our noble soldiers, can read this without shame, then their hearts must be as hard as granite. The money enclosed in the letter has been handed to the committee to solicit aid for the wounded and sick in this city. We know no better way to carry out the object of the subscribers: Camp near Fairfax C. H., Aug. 21, 1861.
Editor of the Dispatch.--Sir:
Enclosed you will find a list of the names of the members of Company ‘"H,"’ Capt. Boggs, 1st Virginia Regiment of Volunteers, who have contributed a portion of their pay towards the relief of the sick and wounded soldiers at the various hospitals now in this State, and also the amount contributed--$66. You are requested by the members of the company, through me, to see that this sum is properly appropriated They feel willing to leave it entirely to your judgment to say where it can be best used.--Being confident that your application of it will be judicious, and that from your superior knowledge of the location and situation of the sick and wounded soldiers, that you would be better able to further their object than they would, should they attempt the application themselves.
Editor of the Dispatch.--Sir:
