Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-11-25
A Day of Jubilee for Soldiers Families.
STATE OF Ono, ExEcUrIvE DErr.,
: CoLUMBUs, Nov. IA, 1864.
10 nc Military Committees:

OOLOMDOos ANOfr IL AOONs ]
To the MiIiia,y Committees:
The chilling blasts give token of approaching
winter How are the families of our brave sol
diers prepared to meet it and pass through its
trialsf The long continued campaigns, the al
most constant moving of troops, has rendered
difficult and in some cases impracticable, the
punctual payment of the men. They have not
been able, therefore, to remit much as usual to
their families. In the meantime the prices OF
food clothing, and particularly fuel, have large
ly advanced, and many families will want the
means ofcomfort and snstensnce unless the peo-
pie are liberal of their gifts -. j
We must not weary in well doing. How
much of our prosperity and security weowe TO
our army in the field, can easily be appreciated
and understood by every citizen of the State
do not ask charity for the families of these
men: ask open manifestations of gratitude
tor their labOrs and sacrifices, and liberal re-
cognitiOn of the obligations We are under to
them. The general sentiment Of the men is we
want less in the field and more at home. The
State agencies have done great work this year
for our men, as the forthcoming reports viii
show YOU Now that the winter is upon us
while we do not neglectthe sanitary work in the
field, let us direct larger portion OF our ener-
gies to the wants Of the families in cur midst.
Thursday, the 24th instant, we will devote as
God fer His mefcies and blessings. We viii be
strengthened and made fervent by so doing
Let us thereupon devote Saturday, the 18th
inst as day Of feasting and Jubilee to the sol
diers' families. 's - 'st
In cities and towns JHd is a most important
item Gall upon farmers and friends to come in
with their wagons loaded with wood, and let
them make it heaping measure Oftheir abund-
ant crops Of potatoes, apples, grains and vegeta-
, blee let them make liberal contributions.
'sg Do not confine this TO county seats, but let
the same be done 10 all thetowns of the county,
where there are families needing aid. The COM
mittee can readily organize a small body of re-
spectacle citizens at esch point, who will attend
to receiving and distributing all such contTibu-
tons | need net ~ fnto the details. STAR
the noble work Ia pesr eesnty, and hundreds Of
willing hands Wlii e.s pat foyth TO and you.
Clothing is mech needed among these faubi-
lies especially in towns and cities Almost ev-
cry family can contribute something in this
particular, but wealthy men can contribute
money, either 10 buy clothing or TO purchase
the fabrics which thousands of our country
women, with busy fingers, will fashion into gar
-ments for the needy. az
The appeal is to all our people. Do not be
backward or hesitatiDg ON this day of Jubilee.
Have 10 fears that too much viii be contributed.
There IS more necessity than ever before. The
large nulAber of men furnished this year, the
!, putting forth OF the National Guard, and the
advance in prices of the necessaries of life, have
all drawn heavily on the Relief Fund. In many
counties il has been anticipated and exhausted.
You are not likely to exceed the actual eoGts OF
the soldiers families; but even if you should
Z contribute somewhat to their comfort, or even
luxury, it will be very small equivalent for
the.pTotection You have received and the pros
perity you have enjoyed.
= respectfully urge the Committee TO give
this matter special and immediate attention
Give full notice of the movement Let the cali
upon thepeople be be widely circulated. Give
a few days to perfecting the arrangements. The
time is small, compared with that expended for
+, us by the men at the front. See that the relief
contributed is extended to its objects; and thus
we will make this day that viii gladden. the
hearts of wives and kindred at home, and
strengthen the arms, and re-animate the courage
of husbands, fathers and brothers in the field
1t is noble work; let it be well done.
a9a Very respectfully, JNo. BRoUGH.