Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-18


freshments administered, bade the boys
good evening, receiving in return many
thanks and the hearty "God bless you. "
In justice to DR.. Avent and other surgeons
in charge Of rebel hospitals, 1 should
say, that the men thus received were treat
ed equally well with confederate soldiers,
and but very little was to be had for either.
Very many Of our wounded men were
found in truly deplorable condition.
During this time DR.. Read had arrived,
and with him for our General, the work of
improvement rapidly progressed, our San
itsry stores being rapidly distributed for
the further benefit of the suffering. Bread
was greatly needed but not loaf was to
be had in Murfreesboro'. DR.. Read
returned to Nashville and with other
supplies quickly forwarded 2,4O0 lbs.
of bread Of excellent quality, which
was conveyed at once to the hospitals, e
loaf given to each patient and the remain
| der taken to the sick in the field. A ba-
kerry was soon put in operation and has
since supplied the demand.
1 have referred to the condition Of the
wounded on my arrival at Murfreesboro'
TWAS distressing, and most fully did re-
alize the great necessity of reaching and
aiding such as soon as possible, after a
battle. To observe the daily improvements
in their circumstances was very crafty
ing. Bunks were rapidly made, and as
soon as possible our sick and wounded
men were placed on good, well furnished
beds, and were made as comfortable as
could be expected. The marks upon sheets
and sundry other articles led some to en-
quire if all goods distributed by the San
| itary Commission come from Northern
Ohio; but of course, they had not seen
quite all.
From that generous and excellent man,
Dr. WOlcOtt of Milwaukee, we received a
very valuable lot Of hospital stores, which
proved Of essential service, as know, to
those for whom intended, as DR.. Wolcott
expressed himself "With every confidence
in the Commission, doubt not they will
reach the sick and wounded"
To be able to distribute Sanitary goods
literally, is exceedingly pleasant and as
fast as we received we aimed TO make a
| general and impartial distribution Of them.
hear that some have denied that the sick
in hospitals derive benefit from the Santa
ry Commission but when, as an agent of
this Commission, have given to hospitals,
on requisition, pads, bed-ticks, comforts,
blankets. sheets, pillows and cases, towels
and handkerchief, and have seen them
on beds and in use by patients, when
have seen upon so many of them, shirts,
| drawers, socks, and sometimes pants and
vests which know we furnished, and which
they could not have procured elsewhere,
when remember that by the direct agency
Of the Sanitary Commission, large qusnti-
ties of prepared beef tea, farins, corn
starch, together with other good
things, were daily being distributed through
the hospitals, and have frequent
ly witnessed the pleasure with
which these things were received,
and when l consider the unlimited guam
tity of vegetables, fruits and many other
articles, furnished by this Commission for
the suffering, 1 am panied to hear Of un-
generous and untruthful remarks to the
contrary. Undoubtedly, there have been
instances when certain articles much de-
sired, have been denied the siek-sny pru-
dent mother would have done the same,
and it is not strange that among so many,
we hear Of few who exhibit an unbeeom-
ing spirit of resentment, and reckless
Indifference to their own best good, and
like spoiled children, because denied their
first choice reject sll, and declare that they
cannot get anything. Unfortunately 9TH
er kindred spirits, failing in their un-
warrantsble demands for Sanitary aid, re-
gardless Of favors conferred, publish to
the world their hslf-tOld story, thus mis-
representing the most efficient and beneV-
olent institution under Heaven.
Most assuredly time will never efface
from the memory of thousands upon
thousands of our worthy soldiers the great
Christian work Of the Sanitary Commits
sion, and history will refer to it as evil
denoe of Gods ever watchful care, sym
psthy and love, for suffering humanity.
Upon you and your associates will His
Blessing rest always; and the hearty "God
bless you" from patient cripples, sick
souls and dying patriots, will be rich re-
ward for all engaged in this good work.
Very truly yours,
The following named soldiers have been
received and assisted at the Depot Hospi-
tal, during the four weeks ending April
18th, 1858:
s. UPham, 18th Michigan, from Mississippi to
Toledo.
H. CroweI, company G, ssth Michigan, from
Columbus to Wiloughby.
F. Campbell, s8th Michigan, same as above.
S. Carroll, sSth Michigan, same as above.
r. Clegg, company G., 4th Michigan, from
Washington to Detroit, care Of his brother.
H. Hinman, company B, nth Michigan, from
Fortress Monroe to Detroit.
W. Humphrey, company II, I'd Ohio Cavalry,
from Camp Chase to WellsYille.
A Flfer, company G., 18th Michigan, from
Washington to Detroit.
F.P. Merit, company B, 1O5th 0. vi, going
to Columbus.
W. Loreless, company F, SD o. V. I, from
Washington to Parkman.
A. II. Buchanan, company B, 1O5th Illinois,
from Iennesseeto to Cuyahoga Falls, in charge Of
NJ. Hammond, company I, 145th Pennsylvania,
from Washington to Erie.
J. Phillips, company B, 18th Illinois, going to
join his regiment
J. Shrink, company B, 65th o. v, from Wash
ingtOn to Camp Chase.
I. Mccall, company E, 18th o. v, from Nash
vile to Youngstown.
w. Wild, sth Michigan Cavalry, from Washing
ton to New York
Helena to New York. no ~
I. Mccartney company B, 55th OHIO v, from
J. Tooie, company c, 9th o. v, from Wash
ton to Willoughby.
J. Reese, company I, 18th o. v, from York,
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II. Deming, company C, 1st O. v, from Muir
reesboro' to Ashtabula.
Henry Worden, company C, 9th o. v, from
Akron TO Columbus.
J; Nicholson, company E, Sd 0. v, from Nor
walk TO Columbus. '.rH
Charles McCarty, company A, 6lst o. ", from
fredericksburg TO Buffalo.
6. johnson, company K, 105th o. v from
MurfreesbOrO' to Ashtsbula.
A. Cummings. company G, 18th Michigan, from
Washington TO Michigan.
r. White, company G, 7th Michigan, from
Michigan 10 Falmouth.
N. Nelson, nth U. 9, I, from Washington to
adrian.
E. Henry, company B, 18th o. v. from Kins-
nan to Columbus.
G. Chase, company C, 4lst O. v, from Louis
lille to Ashtabula.
Seventeen men Of the n. Y High
anders, from New York 10 Burnsides BIZ |
-ision at Cincinnati.
George Scowdy, company F, 5th Wisconsin, |
rom Falmouth to Milwaukee.
John Sauuis, Co @, 9Th o. V fron1 Murfraca. 1