Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1866-12-05

refer to Dr.. l.. D. Seymour, and his ex-
cellent wife and daughter, in their integrity.
discretion, and devotedness to the interest of
the colored people our friends may rest fuIly
assured. In DR.. Seymour's care are left the
several cabins built by Mrs. Stone, with funds
In Vermont, still occupied by poor colored
families, though the land upon which they
stand has gone back into the hands of its for
mer secesh owner. DR.. Seymour is a skillful
physician, was surg con In the army and at
the Hsmpton General Hospital, during which
time he took deep interest in the colored
people, and did very much for them Sin ce
the close of the war he remains among them
as their physician and friend. He never re-
fuses to answer their calls or TO furnish med
iclne II he can, though only small proportion
OF them are able TO make him any compensa-
tior, and though himself possessed of but linn
tied means. Certainly he needs and should
have pecuniary aid in his good work, from
friends at the north
And now, if any who wish to do something
for the Freedmen have no particular friends
TO whom they wish to send, and are still in
doubt through what particular chapnel to
operate, and especially if there are those who,
were We still at the South would like to send
to US, allow me to suggest and request that
such send, AID as soon as possible, to our friend
l.. ID Seymour, NJ. ID. of Hampton, Virgin
ia. If by Express, direct to Fortress Monroe,
but letters by mail should be directed to
Hampton. Rest assure that in doing this
you will be doing great good
Let none object. 50 We have done enough
for the colored people, they ought by this time
to be able to take care of themselves" They
would, had government pursued proper
course with regard to them. But while An
drew Johnson's policy prevails, which heaven
grant may not be long, how can they, No
Logger to any extent employed as formerly
by government, nor to obtain work as during
the war at and about the great hospitals. de-
prived of the lands which they had been en-
couraged TO consider their own, and upon
which they built their cabins and made them
selves comfortable homes, for which now they
must pay to the former rebel owners an enor-
nous rent or leave them, and at last deprived
of rations, even for the most needy, how can
these people generally grow rich DR.. Sey-
mour writes, October 18th Rations to the
poor freedmen were discontinued on the st
inst, and the distressing effects on many of
them are already manifest. My wife has daily
calls for mouthful of something to eat, or
something to wear, and am ever and anon
stopped IN the streets by the poor people ask
ing for clothing and food. | think the pros
pect is that the colored people will suffer more
this winter than auy winter yet, unless they
receive a good deal of help from the North
He also says They need medicine. have
thus far furnished large numbers of them gra-
tuitously, not only with medical attendance
bat with medicine. | want to do all can for
them, but do not see how l can continue to
do as L have done. My own family must be
supported He adds, 60 do not wish to be
unreasonable but if you come IN contact with
northern apothecsries, wish you would rep
resent the wants Of the colored people here,
and ask them to contribute medicines"
Now will not our good friends heed this ap-
peal? And let there be the least possible de-
lay. The cold winter is already upon Us.
Many must suffer greatly soon unless they can
have help. Make up then your boxes of cloth
ing, bedding, dried fruit, medicines, &c. &C.,
and send by express. prepaid. to L. D. Say-
mour. NJ. D., Fortress Monroe, remem bering
that - he that g;Veth to the poor lendeth to
the Lord, and that which he gave he will re-
pay him again" Letters in advance Of boxes
or barrels should be directed to him at Hamp-
ton, Virginia. If any will send money with
which to procure medicine or other things
neediul for the sick or suff,ring. it will be
faithfully appropriated
Do nos fear that with population of some
ten thousands of freedmen within four five
miles OF his residence, there is any danger
that the good doctor will be over supplied
with such things as they need. Lettors to
him or his wife will receive answers. Remem
Der the freedmen. Yours truly,
JAMES P. STONE,
Late Missionary to the Freedmen.
Darhv VT Nov 20 1866