The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1864-11-24
TO THE CITIZENS OF FAIRFIELD
COUNTY.

OOIUmUuS, NONSiluCE lflu, lOOf.
To the Military Committees
T. Tho chilling blasts give token ofap-
preaching winter. How are the fami-
lies of our brave soldiers prepared TO
meet it, and pass through its trials p
The long continued campaigns,-the
almost constant moving of troops, has
rendered difficult, and, in somc cases
impracticable, the punctual payment
Of the men. They have not been
able, therefore, to remit as much as
usual to their families. In the mean
time, the price of food clothing, and
particularly fuel, have largely advan-
ccd, and many families will want the
means of comfort and sustenance un
less our people are liberal of their
gifts.
We must not weary in well doing
How much Of our prosperity and Sc
curity we owe to our army in the field
can easily be understood and apprcci-
atod by every citizen. of the State. |
do not ask charity for the families of
theSo men, ] ask open manifestations
; of gratitude for their labofs and sacri
fees, and liberal recognition OF the
T obligations we are under to them
Tho general sentiment of the men is,
we want less in the field and more at
homo. The State agencies have done
, a great work this year for our men, as
the forthcoming reports will show
you. Now that the winter is upon us,
{ while we do not neglect the sanitary
work in the field, let us direct larger
, portion of our energies to the wants
. of the families in our midst. Thurs
: day, the 2lth instant we will devote
c as q day of thanksgiving and prayer
h to Almighty God for his mcrcies and
blessings. We will be strengthened
and made fcrvcnt by SO doing. Let
IS us thercupon devote SATURDAY, THE
: 26TH, as a day Of feasting and jubilee
:; to the soldiers families.
It In cities and towns fuel is q most
/ important item. Call upon farmers
" and friends to como in with their wag-
j. ons loaded with wood, and let them
r, make it hcaping measure. OF their
1. abundant crops OF potatoes, apples,
a. grains and vegetables, let them make
e. liberal contributions. Do not contine
A. this to county seats but let the SAME
ID be done in all the towns of the county
n, where there are families needing aid
n, The committee can readily organize {
I'd small body of respectable citizens n
rs each point, who will attend to rccciv
ct in, and distributing all snch contribu
L. tions. | need not go into the details
rs, Start the neble work in your county
no and hundreds of willing hands. will b.
d? put forth to aid you.
all Clothing is much needed anon!
by these families, especially in towns AM
,ss cities. Almost every family can con
if tribute something in this particular
a but wealthy men can contribute mon
ist cy, either to buy clothinr, or to pur
tcs chase fabrics which thousands OF on
couptrywomen, with busy fingers vii
,a- fashion into garments for the needy.
he The appeal is to all our people. D
M not be backward or hcsitating on th
CO. day OF jubilee, Have no fears. that ia
it much will bo contributed. There
en- more necessity than eyer before, Th
,ur largo number Of men furnished TN
The year the putting forth of the Natior
be al Guard and the advance in the priC
to cs Of the ncccssarics of life, have a
be drawn heavily on the relief fund. |
,ur many counties it has been anticipate
on, and exhausted You are not likely
do exceed the dctudi ,rdntS of the soldier
ere families but even if you shOnld con
on tribute somewhat to their comfort {
md even luxury, it will bo very sma
th? equivalent for the protection you hay
on received, and tho prosperity you hay
for enjoyed. .I 81.
, as | respectfully urge the Committc
on. to give this matter special and imm
toes diatc attention. Give full notice OF Il
om movement. Let tho call upon Il
ties, people be widely circulated, Give
ped few days to pcriccting the arrang
and mont The timc is small cOmpar
| to with that expended for us by tho m
rate at the front. See that the relief co
| us trbutcd is extended to its object Al
ere, thus we will make this n day that W
the gladden. the hearts of wives and kin
sus. red ut home and strengthen the arm
con- and rc-anmate the courage OF hl
bands, fathers and brothers in t
OK. field, 1t is II noblo work, let it
tho well done.
,rn. Very respectfully, ...
WOO. JOHN BROUGll
Rec. We do not deem it necessary to a
oar anything by way of induccmcnt to c
ana follow. citizons to unto promptly a
,nr" M"" efficiently in this patriotic and cha
vni. table work.
We designate the following nan
the gentlemen who are requested to act
turn Committees for their respective TOW
ana ships, and it is expected that tho I
Hioh i" izons will respond through their Sc
and raj Committees, for tho benefit of
Mt to Soldiers families in each townsl
nion, and that the organization be kept
ANA ma as may be needed through tho ont
y. ms winter season.
,utly Ii Is recommended 'haV inc
we, named on each list act as CHARM
we for his township, and secure an es
oo!es !,H meeting of the Committee therein.