Helping the cause.
--The following correspondence, though brief, explains itself. We trust to have to record many other similar manifestations of regard on the part of the various religious congregations: "Richmond, June 14, 1861
Sir:
"C. G. Memminger, Esq.,
"Sec'y Confederate States of America;
I enclose, from the Disciples of Christ, worshipping at Sycamore Meeting House, fifty dollars, a collection on yesterday as a present.
Sir:
"Confederate States of America,
Treasury Department,
Richmond, June 14, 1861
Sir:
"Thos. D. Quarles, Esq. Treas, of Church of Disciples of Christ, at Sycamore Church:
I have the pleasure of acknowledging the receipt of fifty dollars, a contribution from your Church, in aid of the Treasury of the Confederate States. Sir: