1862 December 2 University of Virginia

                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

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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

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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

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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

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in warm and affectionate regards to you.
                 With high respect
                 I am very truly
                   your friend
                      M.N. Cabell

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