Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-05-16
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o. s. a. GEHHRAI HOSPITAL,
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W .. AS6IhBRAL HOSPITAL,
WEBBING, W. Va, Msy IL, 1855.
Geo. Z Wheat. TAOs. Rorn6roOE, 7Roma,
a. Logan, Samuel LaughEiH, Executive
COMMITTEE Of The SOLDIER Aid Soeiktv of
Wheeling. W. Va.
GENTLEMEN: l desire through you, az
the honored representatives Of The SoldisrS'
Aid Society Of Wheeling, to retura to your
excellent association the thanks which all
in this hospital feel like expressing to them
for the kindness We have received at their
hands.
Ever since the organization of this hos.
Pital this society has constantly done all
they could to advance the interests of the
patients. All the delicscies and necessa-
ries that were needed beyond the govern
ment supplies, were furnished whenever
We have asked for them, aud they could be
obtained, There has been no period when
this kind attention failed to meet all proper
purposes. -'.
This assiduous aud timely beueyoleuce
hes not been lost upon the loyal and noble
men upon whom 1t has been bestowed.
1t however, should be observed that this
charity has only been exercised at proper
seasons, and only when it was needed, and
acquisitions made therefor.
An indiscrimiuate benevolence ia lint
little superior to graspiIR avarice, and vel
l must say for myself that l have never
asked for anything which our soldiers did
not urgently need, and have never been
refused when this necessity existed.
regard the Soldiers Aid Society as one
OF the most patriotic aud useful institu.
tions of the war. A park of artillery or a
dashtog corps, like the gallant Sixth, have
their places in the hour of conflict, and the
world looks on and applauds their valor
but the association of christian men and
women who come up after the smoke of
battle has cleared away, are no less 10 be
praised for their deeds Of disinterested kind.
ness and sympathy.
Each has bad it's place 10 the progress
OF the war, and each shall have its place
in the annals Of history.
The history of the War for the Union
Will be incomplete unless it includes the
history Of the societies that, during this
fearful rebellion, has done its utmost TO
sssuage the pains and alleviate the wants
of our sick ami wounded warriors.
account him an enemy to bis country
and mankind who would tarnish the fame
of our gallant armies; and yet cannot re
gard him as friend to our liberties and
our Union who would say anything to in
Jure the fame of the various societies
"H'SHI HOm bue I OIOhaC 10 tue Rt0 GFande,
have been ever present to do all in their
power to feed and clothe the sick and
wounded veteran.
AS the curtain is now slowly descend
ingr with the music Of our grand national
air. the Star Spangled Banner floating
gently over one united and re-plori6ed
country and as over this sea of blood and
suffering floats everywhere the flag of the
tree, the weak and wounded soldier re.
turns to bis home, one of the sweetest.
dearest reflections treasured in his soui
Will ever be'the recollection of the kind
ness and sympathy shown by the charits-
ole societies, while he was far away from
home and friends, and God sent them like
angels OF mercy to him. have heard
soldiers with tears in their eyes, thank
you for what you have done for them, A
brave heart is grateful one, and wherever
IS soul Of tried and faithful soldier
there dwells forever monument of graf.
ltnde for all yon have done.
In their names, therefore, thank YOU.
and for them ask you to receive this az a
faint expression of their gratitude.
JoHN KIRKRR.
A. A. Surgeon o. s. A., in charge.
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