Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-08-02
TO Ladies' Of tho Confederate States.

Tothe Ladies' OF tho Confederate states.
The undersigned, n rnInmi;tee appointed for that EuT.
pose by the Soldiers Aid Society, or Virginia, ask your
attention to Il subject which I'LL mus, nov feel II he rrry
Important.
The war which has been suddenly and cruelty forced
upon US by The authorities Mt Washington mus, Inevitably
cause i great deal suffering lamong our troops. Thou
sands Of our husbands, brothers and sons have bern a.
most without warning, sumtnuncd from the comforts Of
home Ia the exposure and rough experiences Of the camp.
They hav. obryed me call OF our state aud Cunfederate
authorities wish an a!acrity as affecting NJ IL is noble.
Ii can hardly be expected that the sacrifices made by
them viii not be seriously felt even n that rroy'dsnee
which has 80 slgnally favored them hitherto, should COP
tlnue 10 shield them In the hour OF battle. We are sure
that every arrangement which ordinary prudence could
sGggcs. will lie mlds by our Government for the sick and
~wouEdcd, yet We are equally sure Il srea. deal should and
can ne done by the wum-n Of our States TO promote the
cornfor, of our soldiers. They can, II sufficient means are
furnished, procure miny things which the medical depart.
nlent Of the hest organized army could Dot De expected 10
provide. 1t would not perhaps fall within III. line Of a
readily occur 10 the minds of mothers, wives and sisters.
And, however ample or careful preparations may have
been made, The won.cn Of cur States rIould render - cur
authorities Gll possi5l. assistance In This work.
We make no app al 10 you to come up earnestly and
uuitedly to our h~elr-such All appeal would be unaeccSsa.
ry. We design silaply TO state that an organized move.
ment Is already la progress, and TO suggest how you may
cooperate. A society consisting OF delegates from the
| different churches In Richmond VIZ, formed under the maine
OF Soldiers Aid Society Of Virginia. on Monday, June nth.
II started win ample funds for present necrsstics. y com
mitter was appointed TO collect and dispense such articles
as may be Eeedeh by the sick and wounded.
Another committee was appointed 10 engage competent,
nurses for the different camps and hospitals. Already
s0ut OF our UutnOcG NhSt llEis,trc tElClSDtly, ana, q 8
we have reason TO know, Imost a~cceptably 10 sick soldiers
who have been quartcrcd 10 this vicinity. These ted 9th.
ers viii be ready TO perform simliur Offices for any who
may be- placed In the hospitals. Plans have been adopted
10 continue such a supply US can hr collected here, anu
We are encouraged 10 believe that We are prepared for any
call that isliksly TO De made upon u. ut hi. time.
We felt, however, We should need the cooperation Of our
listers, and therefore address q circular, first 10 those Of
our own State, suggesting that In every county and every
community societies should be formed al once, which =ug.
gestion Is meeting with 4 hearty response.
Wcnow address ourselves 10 you, our sisters Of The Con-
fsderaie States, and Invite you 70 unite will Us In our work,
assured that You will feel as deep IN interest rs ourselves
in this movement.
We will say, in conclusion, that the mast Of those ThO
may be wounded In any baltic that may take place will he
brougl. here s,ill, rs already mentioned, We propose TO
srnd nurses 10 the different camps, most Of which are &C.
cessable from Richmond by railroads.
We have The Presidents sanction for What ne propose,
and with your aid rronptly rendered, We iGa:. by Gods
blessing, d. I great deal for the bodily ani sriri,ai comfvr;
Of those who may endure pain and suffering for III and our
country.
Any contribution for hi: purpose may be forwarded 10
our Treasurer, Mrs. SAa'L VI. PHICE.
Mrs. W5t. II. MCFARLAND,
Mrs. FRANK G. RUFFlN,
Mrs. CATIlAklSE II. MYERS,
Mus. F. +. NELSON,
AlRs. II. u. GWArIMEY.
Mrs. JOHN STEWAI:T WALKER.
Richmond, July, 1851.
Papers in Confederate Stal.5 are earnestly requested TO