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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.

Your ob't serv't.
"Thos. D Quarles, Treasurer.

"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.

"With much respect,
"C. G. Memminger,Sec. of Treas.

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