University of Va
Dec 2nd 1862
My dear Sir, [General John Hartwell Cocke]
From the enclosed
paper you will see that
the ladies of this county
are engaged in an im=
portant work. Living
in the midst of Hospitals,
and in constant com-
-munication with the
soldiers of our armies
[page 2]
we learn much of their
painful sufferings for
the want of clothing.
The appeal we have made
to our citizens has been
generously responded to,
but we greatly need
a larger aid. a noble
testimony has been paid
to you well known
munificence by the
constant and repeated
[page 3]
enquiry, "Does Genl
Cocke know of this,"
and finding that your
assistance had not
been already solicited,
I have been requested
to enclose you the
accompanying card.
Our funds have been
almost exhausted by
the enormous prices
we have to pay for
materials. We are anxious
[page 4]
to buy a large amount
of clothing of deceased
soldiers, which the author-
ities of the Hospitals here
are about to sell for the
benefit of the surviving
relatives. Any aid you
can give us from your-
-self or friends to whom
you may make our
wants known, will be
most gratefully acknowledged
and appreciated
Dr. Cabell unites with me
[crosshatched on page 1]
in warm and affectionate regards to you.
With high respect
I am very truly
your friend
M.N. Cabell
MSS 640
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