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The Daily Dispatch: June 20, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 3 (search)
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.justice to Charlottesville — Hospitality of the inhabitants, &c. Came Jefferson, June 17, 1861. Your University correspondent, J. R. Dr, having made an incorrect statement in regard to the New Market Volunteers, from Nelson co, Va., calculated to injure the officers in command of this post, and the citizens of Charlottesville and the University, I deem it proper to state that the New Market Volunteers were, immediately upon arrival, quartered at the Delavan House, midway between Charlottesville and the University. where preparations were made to receive us; but having ascertained that we could obtain more commodious quarters, possessing greater advantages, at the University, was immediately set out for that place without walling to prepare dinner; we took a snack, however, which kept us from getting very hungry. The day was thus occupied in moving and fixing up-- In one hour after our arrival, the citizens of the University gave us wh
The Daily Dispatch: June 20, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 32 (search)
, need eventually the co-operation of our sisters through out the State, and therefore we would suggest that in every county and in every community societies be formed at once. Whatever amounts can be raised, let them be forwarded as soon as possible to our Treasurer, Mrs. Samuel M. Price. We will say in conclusion, that the most of those who may be wounded in any battle that may take place will be brought here; still, as already mentioned, we propose to send nurses and comforts to the different camps. You will therefore feel as deep an interest as ourselves in the success of this movement. We have the President's sanction for what we propose, and with your aid promptly rendered we may, by God's blessing, do a great deal for the bodily and spiritual comfort of those who may endure pain and suffering for us and our country. Mrs. Wm. H. Macfarland, Mrs. F. G. Ruffin, Miss. Catherine H. Myers, Mrs. F. E. Nelson. Mrs. H. B. Gwathmey, Mrs. Jno. Stewart Walker.