Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-06-20

MRS. LINCoLE-Ths National Fair for III,
Union Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home and
the Home for Destitute ColoTed Women and Chit-
drcn.-Our readers no doubt recollect that Mrs.
Lincoln presented to the first of the above
noble enterprises, i'll aid of its objects, an
afghan well worthy of kajah, and other val
uablt aud interesting articles for which gem
erous donations she received letter of thanks
from its board of managers 1t was her i'm
preston, as well as that OF many others, that
the amount realized from it's operations was
TO be disposed of irrespective of color but il so
happened that previous to her contributions
being received It's managers had decided other
wise. Oa learning their determination she
wrote the following letter to Mr.. Alex Will
hanson. OF this city, a copy OF which WAS on
It's receipt, transmitted by him to the commit.
Tee OF management, and by them at once given
erect to, and arrangements made for the sale
OF her donations in a manner q ute satisfactory
to her:
"CHICAGo, 5th July ls66-My Dear Sir. T
am surprised and disappointed to learn that
an inclination is displayed in the management
OF the funds of the Orphans Fair at Washing
ton, to exclude the families of the colored sol
dIers from any participation in the result of
their benevolent efforts. The latter equally
shared the dangers Of the battle Held, and
fought to redeem our common country from
the hands OF the oppressor. Surely all oblec-
lions VIII be removed In regard to their rights
and privileges, and the orphans of this on
pressed race be fully remem bered in the Il s.
uibuton OF comforts. l feel assured In til US
Suggesting my views 10 you on this sacred
subject, that am only reiterating the senti-
ments that per vaded the life of my deeply la
mented husband. and the advice he would
give were he still living. In the cause Of hu-
mainly his precious life sacrificed and
We can but pray that his noble example will
be remembered and initiated by all who pro-
Tess to follow in his footsteps. / should be
better satisfied if my few gifts, when disposed
of, should DE shared alike, without distinction
of color. In the event that such is not the case,
pray say to any party who en- tertains the same
views as myself, in making any arrangements
An the future for the benefit OF the cofored peo.
PIE, any mementoes of my beloved husband in
my possession, as far as my feelings will per-
init, shall be at their service. if they can be
disposed OF probably. In so dong, I am
sure my husband would approve. Yesterday
was another of the annivers aries that brings
such sorrow 10 my deeply be reaved neart. /
simply written you note expressive of nv
feelings. You are friend. and will under
stand them. / remain, very truly,
MARY LINCOLN
The result of the sale of afghan and flag
was comm unicated to Mrs. L. a few DAYS ago,
which gives about $500 to each of the before
mentioned institutions, leaving General
Jacksen's walking stick and other his tor
1cal relics stlll TO be disposed of. The pur-
chasers OF the afghan have already decided to
present it to the modern Hampden, John
Bright, Esq, ID. p, England, to mark their
appreciation of his devotedness TO human
freedom and equal rights without regard to
country, position or color. We are assured
that whenever and wherever Mrs. L. can lie
OF any service to benevolent and hunanita-
rlan projects the philan thropic individuals en-
gagged in them will find her substantial
friend.