The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1864-08-12
Blackberries for the Soldiers.
10 the Editor Of The \. y. Tribune.

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SIR A ft~ d.,> >i,r. ,.-, yru . ON
.'u 'ca'ion in behalf of the soldier. apn. al
ing 10 the good people of your State to secure
aS nearly as possible, every remaining black
oerfy ior hospital use. Will You give me
tne privilege of adding what seems to be
necessary to what was then saide
First, in regard TO the manner of putting
them up. Let me ssy TO all, do not send
your jelly in thin glass, as many have done;
but in very thick glass or earthern jars,close-
ly and tightly corked. Let the cordial, wine,
and brandy be put ap in the same way. The
aid societies and branch commissions TO
whom those Jars or bottles are sent will
please pack them in with cloths fit for bad
ages, ha1dkerchiefs, &C. Then nothing else
Is INJURED in case Of leakage, and these
eio'hs will at all times be very useful. They
are very much needed row,
Directions were given in nv former letter
for making blackberry brandy only. not be.
cause more of ihis is wanted than of the
sirup, wine, or cordial, but because ueople
generally are not supposed to know so well
how to make it. From the following i. will
be seen that the cordial is nearly the same,
only richer, with half the proportion of
brandy.
BLACKBERRY CORDIAL--To one gal. black
berry juice put 10 OF white sugar: boil
and skim off; then add OF. of cloves, CT.
OF cinnamon, 10 grated nutimegs, and boil
down till quite rich; then let it cool and set
tie; afterwara, drain off, and add l pint of
good brandy
The wine and jelly are made just as cur
rant wine and jelly are. Almost all house
keepers are familiar with the modes of max
ing these. The sirup is made like the Jelly,
but not so rich; only rich enough TO keep
we'll. Let it become cold before pouring If
into bottles. If 1t should form jelly, heat it
over and put il up in jars. \ gallon of sirup
or jelly may save as many lives as the same
quantity of cordial, rum or brandy; for if
stimulants are needed they may be given to
the patient separately.
We know that the present price of sugar
and spice, the putting up of any of these
euratlves for the soldier, is expensive work;
but We ask each and all to do only so much
as they are able, and ask them TO DO this to
exclusion of everything else nor, while the
black berry season is passing away. l speak
The sentiments of all connected with Commis-
sions and Hospitals in SAYING that the entire
present fund Of any aid society cannot be
better invested than in the purchase of berries,
spices and sugar, for the preparation of these
articles. One of our best hospital surgeons
remarked to-day, that he should have as
much need of blackberry curatives ali through
the Fail as nOw, and tha, all seasons call for
large quantities Of them.
Oh NY dear sisters or friends ereyywhere.
10 be preparing 10 send to hospitals, erery-
,rhere, this sorereiga balm for this wide
spread and fearful complaint. Send il through
The Sanitary Commission or The Christian
Commission, or the relief Agencies of your
State,as You please,oniy Go not fail to send il
In the name OF al. that is sacred, send II.
Will all papers friendly please copy.
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