The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1864-01-27
From the Rocky Noun tain BOy's
FoRr HALLEcK, IDoHA TEa.,1
.-. nacarnhar o. 13b2


December 20, 1868.
Eprrok SENTINEL DEAR SIR: Learning
from reliable authority, that cortain prom j.
nent and influential members Of the Ladies
Aid Society, have publicly, in their meetings,
very much regret ed, and expiessed their
sentiments, by saying, THAT they were very
sorry that they had given the Rocky Noun
tain BOYS the articles they did, such as
socks, towels, handkerchiels, &c, as they
were not deseroius of them, and might have
been used for far better purpose by send
ing them to the Soldiers in the South"
Now in order that they may never have
occasion again to regret for having thus so
kindly contributed to our welfare, inclosed
please find Fifteen Dollars which you will
please give to the treasurer OF the Society
and tell her to please placs it to the credit
of the Rocky Mountai Boys.
. This Is more than double enouth to pay
for all the articles we received, but the boys
rather than take from the soldiers in the
South thcirjust dues, were willing to give
them what they were able; at the same time
it affords them great pleasure think what
consolation it will give those who have ta-
ken ush great interest in the poor boys
In the south, and wers go sorry that We had
received anything at all. ,-. ,s,..- I.
We are sorry that we cannot return the
articles as we received them, but unlortn-
natels while on oiir way from Fort Laramie
to this post. during wdich time great many
of the company had their feet and ears fro
zen, we were forced to use them, and on our,
arrival hore, there were no. socks on hand
and we had TO use them three weeks
longer, or have none; so you SEQ, they were
in poor condit on TO return. which we very
much regret, as they would have been Of 80
much service 10 the poor soldiers in thS.South
West. 1
Now, We want to ask for Information. -
What is the object Of the Ladies Aid So>
ciety. I was IN ormed, but perhaps incor'
rect, that lis object, so far as they were able
and in their way, TO aid and comfort AL
sick and wounded soldiers. This as | said
store, is what understood their object to
be-. That they made a distinction, | was
not aware Of, but hought no matter whore.
North or Sonlh East or West all that they
required. was that they should bs soldiers
and they should receive aid. lu this how
ever nust have been mistaken.
To be sure VIC are not engaged in as active
service as those in the armies in tho East
or South West, yet at the sans time we are
in the service Of the y, s and the position
we occupy, is I as much nporfan ance as that
,f any troops IN the field. These Western
orts have to be garrsoned by SONS troops
md why not US? ~ ,..a
Although We are not in active service, yet
hree fourths Of the company are old veter>
ms, and have been in tho army ever since
he war began, and are the heroes OF many
bloody engagement, and have done far
more for their cauntry lhon the male por>
ion OF the families OF those members, who
envy wba, little they did give by which they
made themselves comfortable,
Now want to know, since they have
agitated the question. Who need them ar
lcles the most? The soldiers in the South
,r the troops in the far West? Experience
,ss ahown me that the Government. amply |
provides Tor all the wants Of the soldiers, IN |
he Eastern army at least, outside Of the
ladies' Aid Society. Besides being near
lending them such articles as they may need, |
vne out here being so lar from civilization
IS it were, we have no such chances Here
Ilso the Government supplies Us with all we
leed, but often times on account OF the Sc
,erity ol the weather, aud the roads becom-
ng blockaded with snow, it IS impossible !
% get transportation, from our store OF sup
3les which is at Fort Laramie, and at pres
mt more than one half Of the company are |
without socks on this account yet they bear
t willingly, all Tor lh- socks Of the boys in
he South, for whom they take great in
crest.
But will close, hoping however these
unds may reach you in safety. with the
balance OF the company will remain,
Yours truly
MkMBERs OF Co f. 1lth Regt. 0. VI
p. s. Several members o the company, |
formerly members of the Union NinstreSs,
have sent to Denver, for instruments, in or |
der to bave another Concert for the benefit oil
the "Ladies Aid Society" g.sl.
The proceeds will be sent as soon as re>
,eiyed, oil of which you may place to their
credit, for to benefit soldiers in the South.
NIB Socks are only worth $3.50 per
pair at the Suffers. -..# @
We tho undersigned members Of Co.. f, |
l1th 0 V. c., do contribute the SUN annex
cd to our Names to ths Ladies Aid Society, |
for things donated to US, and as they could
have been used for better purpose we shall
pay them i, full Many are strangers to the
above Society. 't8* !'' ga
NAMES. 4se,lt NAMES.
James Thompson so G. Brothers so
Reuben Ferren so II. Bartlett, so
r. A. Bostwiek so Beni. Timmons 50 |