Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-02-24
The New England Soldiers Re-
lief Association of New York
Cirvs

| ne1 Association OF New OK
Citys
This Association was formed in tho
Spring of 1862, as - learn from The Sol
diers Friend, its object being, "to aid and
care for all sick and wounded soldiers pass
ing through the city of New York, on their
way to and from the war" 1t is under
the superintendent Of Colonel Frank E.
Howe.
From an interesting article published in
the journal above named we gather many
interesting particulars of the operations Of
this Association. and of the immense
amount of good that it has already accom-
plishcd. and also what it is capable of in
the future. # says:
ITO insure this desirable service, We
stand provided with material to minister to
the sick and wounded, and to relieve tho
necessities of the unfortunate. Our build
inr, No. 1914 Broadway, is most conven-
| icntlv located, with respect to all lines Of
| travel to and from New York. Easily
| foundry those who can themselves travel
to it; easily reached by those who must be
carried ththcr. The policemen in attend
ancc at every steamboat and railway sta
ton will direct the inquirer to it. We
have suitable appliances for bringing ten
dcrlv the weary and shattered soldier to lie
welcome ,lsor. Enter it. On the first
story. the front portion is used as recep-
t;nu and barcarc-ruom. in which is station
ed tAe desk of the Receiving Clerk. who
al RuI
residence, and fall particulars of each sol
,iier entering the building, and issues "tick-
cts of pprnissioii" to remain, which are
returned to him on leaving.> In the rear
portion of this floor is located the Office Of
The Association. where the records are kept
its businssS matters transacted, and clcri-
cal labor performed. and where public re-
liriaus services are held every Sunday at
ternoon and "Wednesday evening. Tho
reception room is used ut night Tor sleep
| ing room, and IN the office are the closets
aud store-rooms for clothing, together with
well-seectcd librar!Vor the use OF the
soldiers, presented by the Christian Conf
mission by the hands Of Mr.. John Is.
| Ke.cham. The second story contains tho
..sick ward" Tie first half Is devoted 10
eonvalescents. and the rear hall exclusive
| " to cases OIL serious iiiiitsS anu " eo'Ss-
cal cases. The apartment OF the residehs
physician and surgeon, and medical store
room. are on this floor. The third story
is a grand doniitory. 1t contains eighty
six beds, end is as comfortable and eleanly
as can be possibly desired. The upper
story contains the dining hall the kitchen.
pantries, laundry. a1d wasll-room. Each
lloor is furnished with supplies of water, i'll
bathrooms. water closets, and wash stands,
sufficient for the utmost requirements Of
cleanliness and comfort. The laundry is
fitted with all the necessary convenienccs
for washing bed linen. and soldiers gar
ments; and all who desire it may have
their under clothes washed, ironcd, and
returned to them the same day."
From April 9th 1862, to Sept. LIST, 1864.
the Association received, registered, lodg-
ed. fed, aided,and clothed sick and wound
ed soldiers, Of the several States. to tho
number of 52,l3i. of this number, g.
3G5 were from Maine, and l1,5S7 from,
Massachusetts.