Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1862-07-02
To the People of Pennsylvania.

The Washington City Pennsy lvania Sol
diers' Relief Association, that it may realize
the objects it has in view, appeals to you for
material aid. In doing so, it is deemed prop
er that these objects be publicly declared, and
the plan it has adopted for effecting them
briefly disclosed.
The Association proposes TO act aux
iliary to the agency established here by the
State for carrying aid, comfort. and consoa-
tion to her sick and wounded sons in the army
of the Republic. The Association intends to
have at its rooms lists of the names OF Penn
sylvaniaDs in the hospital here, and, as far as
possible, elsewhere; it will seek to apprise
the soldiers friends of his condition it will
strive to place in his hands and about him
those little nameless comforts which no Gov
ernment, however paternRl, and no Govern
ment agency. however complete or efhcient,
can, or can be expected to procure or dlStrlo-
ute; it win look to the burial of the dead,
and keep such records thereof that affection
may find the spot where its treasure is laid 1t
will endeavor to impart at its rooms such in
formation as may conduce TO the great purpose
in view-the comfort of our suffering brothers.
To secure the cooperation of numbers IN
accomplishing the ends thus generally stated :,
the Assoc caiion has adopted constitution,
and chosen a board of officers, consisting OF "a
president, five vice presidents, an Executive
Committe of thirteen, and Finance Commit
corresponding secretary. The Executive
Committee has appointed number of subor-
dnate committees, each with its appropriate
duties. They have also selected a storckeep
er and provided storeroom. The Finance
Committee is enjoined to collect funds and
other supplies. and empowered to appoint, if
found necessary, subordinate committees to
visit your aid. Contributors will send money
donations TO anv member of the undersigned
Finance Committee, to Jay Cooke 4 Co.,
treasurer. But If your gifts be in clothing,
or other comforts, send them 10 some member
of the Finance Committee only. All inqui-
ries relative to soldiers should be directed to
! the corresponding secretary.
W ith entire confidence, the Association ap-
peals to the loyalty and generosity of a peo-
Pile who have never shrunk from sacrifice or
suffering when the country called for them,
as now, in just and noble cause. God per-
mits MS to live in troublous but heroic times,
when justice, mercy. and humanity unite in
summoning all to the discharge of high du'
ties, at the expense of personal comfort and
selfish considerations. Wherever the Chris
tian or the phlanthrOpist has gone forth from
| you to this field of labor among the sick and
| suffering, yon have followed him lovingly and
trustingly, with your means and your bes
sings. The knowledge of this, borne TO us
on every breeze, encourages US in this our
| appeal Remember, 1t is not money alone we
shall need. Those who cannot give that, can
| bestow some garment from their wardrobe, or
some comfort from there store house. Our
appeal is before you of the nature of the re-
| sponse entertain no doubt.
In behalf Of the Finance Committee,
! D. L. EATON, Chairman.
d. Wilton Haines, Chester Tuttle,
A. c. Hennershotz, A. II. Derrick,
Robert Morris, A. l.. Kerr.
WASHINGTON, June 20, 1862.