Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1862-02-21
Preparation. for the wounded.

The Sanitary Commission met last evening
to hear reports for further preparation for
the expected wounded soldiers.
The Hospital Committee reported that
they had secured the building, No. 10 East
Fourth street, and that by the time the
wounded got here, it will be ready for their
reception. This building, in connection with
the hospitals already established, will accom-.
modate all the wounded that have been as
signed to this city. Major Baker announced
that the city Of Covington had secured
building which they were fitting up for the
reception Of such wounded soldiers as may
be assigned to them. Whereupon the Recep-
ton Committee were directed to confer with
the Oovington authorities. B. P. Baker and
Charles r. Fosdick were added to the Com
mittee.
Thefollowipg communication and inclosed
proceedings were received, and referred to
the United States Military Director. The
Commission returned their thanks for the
generous offer of the physicians:
r. vi Bsrss' % Esg, Pre.tdenh and Gentlemen of The
GEETLEMEN-SIs: At a meeting of Eclec-
tic Physicians of this city, held to day, 10th
instant, we, the undersigned Committee,
were appointed to present to your Board, for
consideration, the inclosed resolutions and
petition.
We would further state to your Board that
we are authorized to confer with your body,
to make any arrangement necessary for car
rying out the spirit of the petition; we are
willing to take the medical charge of any
number you may assign to our care, under
the general resolutions; or, if it will meet
the views of the Board, we will provide q
suitable house for the accommodation of
from twenty-five to fifty patients, under the
sanction and regulation Of your Board, and
give special attention to that number.
All Of which is respectfully submitted,
J.. :. k1Sd, (: SSds%EGS' n! 3, NJ D. com,,...
3. FREEMAN, MD.
Resolvsd, That the undersigned tender
our professional services to the Sanitary
Commission of Cincinnati, or any othsEs
having the management Of the sick and
wounded, to be sent TO this city by General
Halleck, in any capacity that will enable us
to render assistance to such disabled soldiers
as have been stricken down by sickness, or
wounded while fighting the battles of their
country. .-
"Re;olped, That committee of three be
appointed by this meeting to confer with the
Sanitary Committee, and make any and all
arrangements necessary to carry out the
foregoing resolution.
"ResOlVsd That r. s. Newton, ]. King
and e: Freeman constitute the said COM
mittee." .'...
[Signedl
Il. 3. Newton, N. d 4, J. Wright, M. D.,
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Freeman, N. D. j, King, a.. D.,
+. Y; ssIs5 %sSsSSiij 4 N. D.. VIM, Sherwood NIB.
The thanks of the Commission were re-
turned to General Buel and to Captains Dick
erson and Schmidt for the oourtesies ex-
tended by them to the Commission.
The amount In the treasury was reported
to be $4S 10 t..
A delegation from Dayton visited the
Commission, and general consultation was
had upon subjects connected with the Com
mission. g.
Aessrs. Brooks and Shipley were appointed
acommittee to consider and report upon the
proprlSty Of establishing Soldiers Home.
No intimation Of the time when the
wounded may be expected to arrive has yet
been received. --.rt .--r.