New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-01-13


the war, midst entirely destitute, and suffer
ing the common necessares Of life in great city,
literally
Homeless beside thousand homes
And starving amid plenty"
Thisdevoted, sesacrifcing woman with an interesting
family Of four children without food fire. sleeping
floors having tasted meat for three weeks with
every article of necessity in pawna these sacrifices and
suerngs borne too, patiently and meely for her devo-
ton to the Union through the long of terror
in the City OF Charleston In the bright catalogue Of
womans noble acts and deeds during struggle none
can show equal record in heroic DEVOTION personal
sacrifices and answering purpose. with Mrs Frey-no
the Philadelphia lady who was found alone on the
battle field of Geysburgat midnight bending over the
dying soldier, singing for his anthem
There's for the weary"
was her superior Yet to-day she is with u.s. riendless
pennlcss, aud destitute. This must not be- She should
be aided promptly, bountifuly substantially 1t should
be the fitting opportunity for every soldier, every true
friend OF our successful cause 10 do little much ac
cordng their means not only to relieve her immediate
wants but to place her in condition TO support herse
and family permanently To those who suffered IN all
Southern prisons, andi more especially those who were
nursed fed and clothed by herself and daughter ana TO
whom they their lives, viii this appeal come hOule
and find fitting response.
OF course their immediate wants will be cared for now
that their condition known, and they will not be per-
mtted to suffer; bat they should have permanent and
substantial aid from willing friends tribute 10 their
fidelity ZEAL and sacrifices in the cause Of liberty.
Brief extracts from the many letters placed IN my
hands by Mrs Frey will explain the part she took in the
war; and substantiate the claims urge her behalf
though published against her wishes. esteem her
present poverty and helpless condition her pride, the
pride OF disnterested patriotism, of noble deeds and
heroic sacrifices Herself and family sacrificed on the
altar Of Christian duty and humanity. She was stoned
through the streets of Charleston, her life daily hea
hopD do hprl
~ scattered and finally banshed from the city The
little personal effects saved from the wreck OF ther Tor
tune now in one Of our pawn-sh0ps TINS Is her
record. Who will not feel 1t duty and privilege to aid
her
Contributions may be to my care. directed MIRA NJ
Frey John III. Keyser, No 1j5 Nnth-st, NcwI0
brouck Metropolitan Police, No. 800 Mulbcny.st
CgsLEsToS g. CO JAZZ "WEDNESDAY MoES!YG. AprlS laCa
Ny DEAR Mas FREY: The long, drea hours which have passed
within these walls are to human drawing to close
as RsCusI v tt an cv hs % b. IN ,
krduess time Of need By your kindness my hours have
your kndGess Hope you where ale to
repay You in s9ns mfaarS for your sst o. sa s my o a
will pray the Father Of all that Tie will bless you ami yours
s to t re them az for ihe shTearea eIeous IN ms
God In His Infinite goodness bless all preserve your
precious lives r and @ bg you az to enjoy hSt '
shall be able degree to repay your goodness remain oa see
On my fowoeers Who While coufuel in chsrle,ioa Jail
tbs ansbie woman Frey esteem privilege TO leave TN,
sh testimonial Of gratitude 70 herIhe end Of the ui9na ana
suffering Nay she never i Vie hour Of ouoa 70 naa nenas 20
asst her AID may hf s ,sfs her ' c, ' no E G'
es4a Can't en- .. s. Arierg.
Hioa Head s. C.. Nov. b. 1864
COLUMBIA CoLrEeg IIosPiTAL Nov IS i1e2
Mrs f3 ~Ss 9'y ,s p ed @ Which tougbt yoa bad
frcea and for which am thankful and you accept my
thanks for kindness to me while IN the Hospital IL CaaIe,on
and will consider grateful for your kndne l9nr WIN Tesp,e
JAN, CHARLESTON, S. C, May u, 1853
ME- fsp 20 e adf lad rt's .tei 70 1dD S hands Of
1 Se Ssi e 1e i Se jail lt thanks now Ps
pray the Fs[ that be NAV T n.y. ss ya e t S y oar 9 e
renee ana ssI, W 5 ,t e ~ the t Of tbee nv
brethren e have done 1t to me enter thou into The 0 Of Thy
?. sGiye my dying love 70 yo@I fH1ay ron, So as
Ma, FREr Intended writing to gCa when arrived here 'i 'I
Pe Sister %aye[ 91d Sa you Cs not 65 Do '
venture trPs few moments upon your valuable tine do not
when upon myself shall be able to make
ST ea Time sS Be ia nav to serve yoU But let hat be sy
and will wait anIousy for opportunity you VIII accept ny sincere
ciohes again viii remember Albert and Miss Maggie and
you my address it would give me great pleasure o
ery good bat .Ae attention
received IA Charleston va, not aG you Ssser s Only " 70
'0'''si'u A' oH' WV ASDRKw ROBERTsos, 79b ".
CHAKLKsrOS JAIL April 6. 1853
DgAR MAPAx We are too pccI %Sa to eIgs' pg ,e
81 ia ns NAV he Ions ere We are enabled Verson
ally relieve ourselves extent from the weight Of Obligation
time our friends they will for our snk make you suit
su.hoy Fist Lieut. and Acting signal ofse EdvTi Edy
Capt 47th n V " Henry Arnold Capt 4b n s. Vi Virgil H.
Cate, First Lieut. 7.h n. H. V.
CHARLESTON, &. C., Aug H. l02
Mas FRRr-De0r Madam We the Federal prisoners Of cannot
Charleston without profound OF
great constant kindness toward What shon have suffered bad
NndnesyOu and few hind souls Ike
sefdeuyng benevence will be remembered
aud cherished BY the latest hours Of existence Accept this
feeble testimony Of gratitude We hope and that
path in life be always pleasant and happy Yours gratefully
Capt j. Lswe 2dth Mich Capt g. r. Pratt 9th Mich Fred X
Jackson, eth Conn, aud the rest Of the prisoners
CHARL EsTOS JAZZ, Aug. 70. 1851
We the undersigned Ia the service " the United States
Government tender most heartfelt thanks iI d
while confined TO this place prisoners Your
heart aud aes for unfortunate condition. and
delicate maternal attentions to have highest esteem and
shall remember gratefully and with afecon consideration,
your debtors,
r. s. Conoyer Lieut. Comdg Albert G. Prembe Engineers Henry
g. Border, Acting Ensign, Nj C. Hill Asst Psmaster USNi
T. Barr Engineer o. s. n g. H. Marvin A. a. Surgeon.
L. & ~ Dicks eIocer and Acting Master. L. s. N Robert
Tom Acting Master u s. M NJ b. Sheldon Acting Master u s. ~;
j. Tucker Engineers " H. Cate 9Th ~ H. Vi Whitman Chase Acting
Ensign, U. 5. Francis j. Benton. Acting bugn n; Capt
SAMPLER 2h Mass Reg William S0mers, 0Jh Penn Reg Wa.
Noble D. 9Th Mich Thomas DAILY Co 28th Mass Albert H.
n n H.C Cant GeOrce X Pratt Mich.