Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1862-05-06
Aitknlolrb Enquire.
TUESDAY MORNING, MAY 6, 1852.
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1t is touching to witness tho gratitude mani.
tested by our sick soldiers for any kindness
shown to them. We were present on Sab
bath afternoon st tho distribution amoug the
patients at Camp WinGer of quantity of
provisions and dciicaccs suited to sick persons,
which had been contributed for that purpose by
the congregation Of the Centenary Church of
this city. M!lk. buttermilk and stewcd peaches
were tho articles which thoy most prizcd, and
tho thanks which were 80 faelinsly returned
by the disabled soldiers would have been su
abundant reward Tor gifts thousand fold
more valuable Ne noticed particularly n
pale, Intelligent lacking YOUTH, who, after on
Toying mug Of huitcrnilk, said 10 the gen.
tleman whr had presented it, at is great
pleasure to. us 10 aoa such kind gentlemen
among rs;" and the tears hogan to steal down
his cheeks lie would like, he said, with in.
crcasing emotion, to yet a sick furlough that
would allow him 20 go hcmo until he should
recover. There was no boy III the Oonfede-
racy more willing Than he WAS to do all he
could for his country but sick bay, he said,
was in tho way, whereas if he could go home
and get we'll no would como instantly back,
and be Of scmU account In answer to en-
qaries suggested by Lis calling himself a
:bcy," ks said he vas just sixteen, had been
il the arn- nearly year, vas from Alabama,
where he had left two little orphan sisters un.
der the cara Of their grand parents. He had
| besu sick Tor q month The little kindness wo
| have above mentioned had doubtless enabled
| him to ycalizs souo o.! thcso home scenes
which be was revolving in his mind. II is o
moving spectacle 10 AGO Il soldier weep, but it
is pleasant when il is evident that they are not
tears OF bitterness, Int srch as may relieve the
feelings ana confirm the soul Of brave HAN
in ari,.s for bis country. One il not The less q
man for being human.
!;octher patient, from Florida, said il Vas
TIE sacona time hs had bseH in Richmond
Hospital. and the secoT,& ,i,ro that ha had
reason to bs grateful Tor the kindness Of the
citizens Of Richmond.
We trust that oil Of cur citizens will, in
shaving fa7ors and contributing coutorts 70
those men so deserving Of onT pride snd sf-
fiction, experience ''th= i:igury OF doing
good.'' II wouiti Is s'sll ii SOME sy steIu were
adopted by which all the patients may DO Sc
cured :, share III Tho general attention.
We take Tho ll,srty Of suggesting to tue
managers D! tho hospital oncampment, that it
wouli kc i con.ior: aud advantage to the men
t. provide benches outside tno TOMS or houses,
for The use Of such is are able to take the
fresh air. Fox want 81 these Ina convalescpnta
ard slightly sick wero sitting or lying about
on the damp ground, though suffering from
colds, romans OF pneumonia, &C.. We were
much gratified, however, to sec The tidy and
comfortable quarters and tho closn beds, and
other internal accommodations, which made
up :hs appointments OF the Hospital. Toe
much Cannot be dUna Tor tho health aud plea
sure CT cur sick Go!c;;oEs. We hope they have
good nurses aud ki;ll surgeons.