Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-01-17
Mortified, January ., 1865.
The Freedmen.
Tyler HOUSE. HAuproN

lfLER HOUSE, ItAhPIONt
NEAR FORTRESS MONROE, Va, Jan. 10, 1864 (
Mr.. EDITOR ALLOW me to say through your
paper, TO the good people Of Vermont who may
wish to aid US in behalf of the poor freedmen,
that we are still here, and as anxious as ever to
receive donations Of clothing, bedding, &c, for
the multitudes of poor ones whom We have ever
with US. Tho amount received by US this season,
thus far, has been less by three.iourths than the
amount received during the corresponding months
Of last season, perhaps in part, because Of our
neglect to make appeal, to our friends North,
through the press early in the fall. We had
US, and send US help without any further public
appeals. But We have been disappointed and
have had but very little, compared with the
amount very much needed, and indeed compare
with the amount last season actually received, 10
give to the multitudas OF the poor and suffering
ones whom we have ever with and abou; US. The
cabins in which most Of our people live, are but
poor, open, cold and uncomfortable shantiss at
best. In many OF them are large families desti-
tute Of almost everything except poverty. Cold
winter is already upon them, and during the fre-
quert cold storms that We are now having, they
do and must suffer prodgously. We would fur
nish them with the means OF keeping warm, but
i is out Of our power. knowing how imperious
~. . IN
treating US to give something that will help 10
protect them Iron, the cold by day or by night
it is hard to be obliged to send them away with
nothing, as We are often compelled to do. Kind
words, and the promise Of something at some
future time, if We shall be able 10 furnish it, are
not Of themselves sufficient to keep them warm
or to prevent great suffering duri ng these cold
and cherries days and nights. We entreat our
good friends in Vermont to send us help without
delay. Especially do we need bed covring, Of
every description, and co hing for women and
children. OF course we do no. ask that these
things should be n.C or nice though such would
be gratefully received. Blu. we will DO satisfied
with second hand or cas-! off clothing and bed
garments that are old, provided they will help to
keep our people warm.
For the sake Of dispatch, if any will send i'm
mediately by express, sxpressags prepaid, so much
the better Considering the lsteness Of the sea-
son, and the immediate wants OF the people, this
seem, to me quite desirable. In that case direct
to Rev. J. p. Stone care Of Capt. C. B. Wilson,
Fortress Monroe, Va, But il any prefer no. to
be at the expense Of sending by exprem,-they
may direct thus-Rev. james P. Stone, care Of
VIM. E. Whiting, 81 John Street, N. Y. Boxes
and barrels thus directed will be likely to reach
US, but frequently not till after the lapse OF some
weeks.
On every package, however sent, should be some
mark indicating from wha, place it came, and it
would be well that it should be preceded BY a
letter informing what packages are sent, and when
and how.
lie that hath pity on the poor lendsth to tn.
Lord, aud that (which he gave He will pay him
again" Your, truly,
JAMES P. STONE.