Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-07-04

AiStsTsPPi June H.
TO TIE LADIES OF Tue CONFEDERATE sTATES
The undersigned, committee appointed for that put
pose by the Soldiers Aid Society, of vrgnii ask your
attention to subject which ali must nov feel to be very
important. ..
The which has suddenly and cruelty forced
upon us by The authorities at Washington must nevita
bly, cause great deal Of suffering among our troops
Thousands Of husbands brothers and have b,ep
almost without warning. summoned from the comforts
Of home to the exposure and rough experiences of the
camp They have obeyed the call OF ate and Confed
authorities with sacry affecting as noble
Il can scarcely be expected that the sacrifices made by
them will not be seriously fel even il tia. Providence
which has sgnay favored them hitherto should COR
tnue 10 shield them ia the hour Of battle. We are
that every arrangement which ordinary prudence
could suggest will be made by our Government for the
sick aud souGdsd. yet equally sure great deal
should and be done by the ofour States TO pro-
mote the comfort Of our soldiers They can, Il sufficient
means are furnished, procure many things which the
nsdcSl department. OF the best organized army could
not be expected to provide I. would not perhaps, fa
within the line of surgeons duty to sugges. arrange
ments for the SICK which readily the mind, OF
mothers, wives and sisters. And, however ample or
careful prep iraons may have been made, the Of
our States should render TO our authorities ell possible
assisiarc, in this work
We make appeal TO you to come up earnestly and
unitedly to our hslp-such appeal would be
ssry. We design simply TO STATE tina. organized
already ID progress, aud to suggest how
you may cooperate society eonsiating of delegates
from the different churches in Richmond was formed
under the name Of Soldiers Aid Society of Virginia,
Monday, June l7.h. IL started with ample funds for
present necessities committee appointed to col
eet aud dispense such articles as may be needed by the
sick aud wourd.d.
Another committee was appointed to engage compe-
tent for the diff rent camps and hospitals Already
some of our number hsvo minis.ered efficiently and,
we have ressou to know most acceptaby TO sick soldiers
who have been quar.ered in this vicinity. These and
others will be ready to perform similar Offices for any
who may be placed 10 the hospitals Plans have been
adopted to continue such supply as can be collected
here and we are encouraged believe that are pre-
pared for any call that Is likely to be made upon q.
this time.
We felt however, should need the cooperation r
our sisters aud therefore addressed circular tst 10
those of our State suggesting that in every county
and every community societies should be formed at once
which suggestion Is meeting with hearty response
We now address ourselves TO you sisters Of the
Confederate States and invite you unite with i'll
work, assured that you will feel as deep IN nteres.
| ourselves 10 this movement
We will say in conclusion that the most Of those WHO
may be wounded in any battle that may take place will
be brought here; still. already mentioned propose
to send to the different camps mos. Of which
accessible from Richmond BY railroads.
We have the Presidents sanction for whs. pro.
pose, and With your aid pompy rendered, we may, by
Gods blessing do great deal for the bodily and spirit.
ua comfort Of those who may endure pain aad suffering
! for US ard our country.
Any contributions for this purpose be forwarded
10 our Treasurer, Mrs sAN'L n. PRICE.
| Mrs WV. II. MAcrARLASD,
MRS FRASK G. RUFrIs,
| MRS. CArRARISE II. AYkBs,
Mas f. e NELSON
| MRS. H. B GwATHSEY,
MRS Jso SrEwARr WALKER.
kiabmond, Jaly, 1861.
Psp,Y, In Coniei, rite States will please copy.