Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-07-26
70 f1a LibiSs a. fss uoxSipfAAfl STATES

TO fvz LADIES O. f11 uexylbfAifa STATES
Tbs undsrdsned, committee sp pontsd for that pur.
pose By the Soldiers Aid Society, Of Virginia. ask your
attention 70 subjsct which all must feel 70 be very
impt RANT.
The war which has been suddsuly and cruelty forced
upon us by the authorities at Washington must inev,a
by cause great deal Of sunsrr among our troops -
Thousands Of husbands brothers and have bteD
almost without warning, summoned from the comforts
Of home 70 the exposure and rough experiences ct the
camp. They have obeyed the call oil Safe and Con
fedsrate authorities with an alacrty citing s
noble. It hardly be expected that tie sscr6css made
by them will not be serieu y felt II that Providence
which has sgnay favored them, hitherto should con.
tinue to shield them In the hour Of battle We are
sure that every arrangement which crdnsry pucenee
could suggest will be made by Government for the
ticx and woundsd yet equally sure great deal
should aud eau be done by The OF States 70 pro-
mote the comfort Of soldiers Tney can il 81 cieLt
means are furnished, procure many things which The
medical department Of the bes. organ zsd army could
DO expected 70 provide. Il would not, perhaps fall
within the line OF surgeons duty suggest arrange
ments for the Sick which readily occur TO the minds Of
mothers, wives and sist rA And, however ample o.
careful preparations may have been mad the women OF
our States should render authorities all possible
ASSISTANCE In this work. ID.
We make no appeal to you TO come up earnestly and
unitedy to hslp-such appeal would be unneces.
ssty Wo design SIMPLY 10 stste that organized
movement Is already progress, sDd to suggest how
you may pirate. society consisting OF delegates
from the different churches In Richmond was formed IN
der the name Of Spiders Aid Society Of Virginia, on
Monday, June 18th. Il started Nth ample funds for
present necessities. 4 committee appointed to col
lect and dispense such articles may be needed BY the
sick aud wounded.
Another committee was appointed to engage compe.
iept nurses for the ercpt campo and hospitals Already
SONS Of our number have ministered efficiently and
We have reason 10 know most accepaby to sick soldiers
who hsvo been quarersd in this vciaity. These and
others will be ready perform similar Offices for any
who may be placed in the hospitals, Plans have beer
adopted to continue such supply a. can be coe,,ec
bee, and We encouraged 10 believe that pre-
pared for Any call that Is likely to be made upon Us At
this time.
We felt however, we should need the cooperation OF
sisters, and therefore addressed circular fret 70
thoss OF our own STATE suggesting that n every county
and every cvmmuy s'ceties should be formed at once
which suggestion is meeting with q hearty response.
We pou address Ourselves 70 you, sisters Of the
ConedeBte States aud invite you uue with in
work. assured ,hi. you will feel deep interest
ourselves In this movement
We will say In conclusion that the moet Of those VITO
may be uouGdeI n any battle chat may take place wi
DO brought b,r,; STILL already mentioned, propose
seId to tire dGrsnt camps most Of which
accessible from Richmond by railroads.
We have the Presidents sanction fer what p oppose
and With your cid promptly rendered We may, by Cod
blessing do great deal for the bodily and spiritual con-
for. Of those who may endure pain and suffering for US
and our country.
Any contributions for this purpcse may b. forwarded
70 oar Treasurer, hra sAy'L n. PEicr.
sRs. VIZ. II. MCFARLAND,
Mas. PR.sK @. RuFFIS,
has. cArHARISE Ii kYIRs,
hRs. =. NrLsos,
Mas. II. d. GwATHxEY,
Mas. JSo srKwAkr WALEER.
Richmond, July, 1861.
Papers in Confederate States arc earnestly requested
to copy.