Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-17
The above was found sometime since in Uncle Saul's Woods.

WoMEN's WORK IN THE WAR.-We cannot doubt that there is a great desire among the wo men of the north to have a hand in this war Patriotism knows no sex. Nearly every day we hear of some Joan of Arc or Molly Pitcher in pantaloons who has been detected in the ranks. resolved to shoulder arms. These are the extravaganc;es of devotion, however. From tie first the women of the country have thrown themselves into the services of their country with their usual selr-sacrfce. The volunteers that responded to the first call of the President were mainly clothed by the labors and contribu- tions of women and their warm sympathies fol- lowed them to the field, and all through the three months showered comforts upon them. The sympathies, the prayers they have given, the noble resolutions, and patriotism they have inspired, there is not space to dwell on.
 Another call is made upon the generosity and devotion of our countrywomen. In this war, it is no lowering their office to say that they can have no higher duty than the rescue and com- fort of the SICK AND THE WOUNDED. The Sanita- ry Commission, an Independent, charitable or ganization, whose duty is to look after the san- tary condition of the army, have issued an urgent appeal to the loyal women of the country. This Commission is doing immense good, and it is to it's labors that we owe the great decrease of sick ness in this war, compared to any previous one.
  the sick and wounded have been received by the Commission from patriotic women, and distr- buted. The advantages of sending such contri- buttons to the responsible Commission IS, that the things will be given just where they will be most useful. The Committee recommend:
 "lt is, therefore, suggested that societies be at once formed in every neghborhood where they are not already established, and that existing so- cieties of suitable organization, as Dorcas Socie- ties, Sewing Societies, Reading Clubs and So- ciables, devote themselves, for time, to the sa- cred service of their country that energetic and respectable committee be appointed to call from house to house and store to sto1e, to obtain con- tributions in materials suitable to be made up, or money for the purchase of such materials :; that collections be made in churches, and schools, and factories and shops, for the same purpose j; contribution boxes be placed in post offices, newspaper offices, railroad and telegraph offices, public houses, steamboats and ferry boats, and in all other suitable places, labelled e. FoR OUR SICK AND WoUNDED"; and that all loyal women meet at such convenient times and places as may be agreed upon in each neighborhood or so- cial circle wlich shall be so procured.
 The following articles are most needed:
 DESCRIPTION OF ARTICLES MOST WANTED.
 Blankets for single beds.
 Quilts of cheap material, about seven feet long by fifty inches wide.
 Knit woolen socks.
 Woolen or canton flannel bed-gowns, wrap pers, undershirts, and drawers.
 Slippers.
 Decacies fer the sick-such as farna arrow root, corn-starch, cocoa, condensed milk, and nicely dried fruit--can be advantageously dis tributed by the commission. Julies should be carefully prepared to avoid fermentation, and most securely packed. Many articles of cloth ing have been injured in packages heretofore sent the commission, by the breaking of jars and bottles. Over every vessel containing jelly, strew white sugar to the depth of half an inch, and paste stout paper (not brandied) over the mouth. Jellies sent in stone bottles arrive in the best condition, and there is no difficulty ill removing the contents for use. Every bottle, &c. containing jelly should be labelled. Arom- atc spirits and waters, light easy chairs for con valescents nicely made splirts for wounded limbs, chequer and backgammon boards, and like articles for the amusement of wounded men, books for desultory reading, and magazines, es- pecially if illustrated will be useful.
 All articles should be closely packed in wood- en boxes, or in very strongly wrapped bales, and clearly directed. On the top of the contents of each box, under the cover, a list of what 1t con taned should be placed a duplicate of this list should be sent by mail Arrangements for free inauguration should be made, or freight paid in advance (rhe express companies will general ly convey goods for this purpose at reduction on the usual rates.)
 Packages shall be marked For the U s. Sanitary Commission" and can be sent by peo- ple of this State, Care of F. s. Olmsted, No. 2ll F. street, Washington, D. c.
 We trust the response all over the State will be prompt, for the necessities of the sick and wounded are urgent.-Press,