The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1864-11-18
4 Day of Jubilee foe Soldiers Fam
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"A Day of Jubilee Foe Soldiers Fam
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STATE or Ono, EXECUTIVE DEr'T.l
CoLUMBUS, Nov. II, 1861.
To the Military Committee:
The chilling blasts give token of
approaching Winter. How are the
families OF our brave soldiers pre-.
pared to meet it and pass through
Its trials? The long continued cam
campaigns. the almost constant NOV.
ing of troops, has rendered difficult,
and in some cases impracticable, the
} pmctual payment of the men. They
have not been able, therefore, to remit
as much as usual to their families.-
In the meantime. the prices Of food,
clothing, and particularly fuel, have
b largely advanced, and many families
!, will want the means of comfort and
sustenancc unless our people are lib
cral 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 apprc-
ciated by every citizen of the State
| do not ask charity for the families
Inf these men: 7 nslS npnn nnnn'roSta-
tions Of gratitude for their labors and
sacrifices, and liberal recognition
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 n 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 III the field, let us
direct larger portion of our energies
to the wants of the families in our
midst.
Thursday, the oath instant, we will
devote rs day of thanksgiving and
prayer to Almighty God for His
mercies and blessings. We will be
strengthened and made fervent by so
doing. Let us thereupon devote
Saturday, the Goth inst, rs n day of
feasting and jubilee to the soldiers
., families.
In cities and towns fuel is a most
, important item. Call upon farmers
and friends to come in with their
Wagons loaded with wood, and let
them make it heaping measure. OF
their abundant crops of potatoes, ap.
= pies, grains and vegetables let them
make liberal contributions.
Do not confine this to county seats,
but let the same be done in all the
towns of the county, where there are
families needing aid. The committee
can readily organize a small body of
respectable citizens ut each point, who
will attend to receiving and distribu-
ting all such contributions. / need
e not 90 into the details. Start the no.
; BILE work in your county, and hun
| dreds of willing hands will be put
1 forth to and you.
+ Clothing is much needed among
4 these families, especially in towns
c and cities. Almost every family can
e contribute something in this particu-
lar, but wealthy men can contribute
money, either to buy clothing, or to
purchase the fabrics which thousands
, of our country women, with busy fin
gers, will fashion into garments for
the needy.
, The appeal is to all our people
Do not be backward or hesitating on
this day of Jubilee. Have no fears
that too much will be contributed
. There is more necessity than ever be-
fore. The large number of men fur
, nshed this year, the putting forth of
= the National Guard, and the advance
= in price of the necessaries of life,
5 have all drawn heavily on the Relief
> Fund. In maly counties it has been
5 anticipated and exhausted. You are
, not likely to exceed the actual wants
OF the soldiers families; but even If
you should contribute somewhat to
t their comfort, or even luxury, it will
be a very small equivalent for the
protection You have received and the
, prosperity you have enjoyed.
= l respectfully urge the Committee
to give this matter special and imme-
diate attention. Give full notice of
the movement. Let the call upon the
people be widely circulated. Give
few days to perfecting the arrange
ments. The time is small, compared
with that expended for us by the men
Mt the front See that the relief con-
i tributed is extended to its objects;
, and thus we will make this dayEhat
, will gladden. the hearts of wives and
, kindreds at home, and strengthen tho
arms, and re-animate the courage of
husbands, fathers and brothers in the
field. 1t is noble work; let it be
well done.
Very respectfully.