E 629 .B94 1864 Copy 1 Class. ^ 6^5 Book ,3^4 ANNUAL ADDRESS AND REPORTS READ BEFORE THE BUNKER HILL Cables' Solbici's' Eclkf Socktg. ^\ APRIL 19, 1864. CHARLESTOWN: PRINTED BY WILLIAM W. WHEILDON, 1864. ANNUAL ADDRESS AND REPORTS READ BKFORE THE BUNKER HILL £aiiic0' BolMcvs' Eelicf Bocktu. APRIL 19, 1864. CHARLESTOWN : PRINTED BY WILLIAM W. WHEILDON, 1864. ■3n ^^^J33 INTRODUCTORY SKETCH. At the annual meeting of the Ladies' Soldiers' Relief Society, on the 19th of April, it was suggested by Rev. Dr. Ellis, that a brief account of the formation and purposes of the society should be published with the reports of the past year. In ac- cordance with this suggestion one of the gentlemen present at this meeting and also at the first meeting, in 1861, has prepared the following, which he supposes may meet the intention of the gentleman who made the suggestion : Allusion was made to the early formation of the society at its first annual meeting, in April, 1862, by Mrs. Horace G. HuTCHiNS, its first President ; and we have therefore, only to repeat that its inception at a date antecedent to the assault upon our State troops in the City of Baltimore, is due to the quick thought, prompt action and patriotic impulses of Miss Almena B. Bates, — to whom wo claim the right thus distinctly to award the honor that justly belongs to her. Immediately after reading the first proclamation of the President, on the fiill of Fort Sumter, on the fifteenth of April, 1861, in which he called upon the loyal States for seventy-five thousand soldiers to defend the capital of the nation against the rebellious seceders from the government, it occurred to her that men so suddenly called from their homes and families to meet this emergency, must necessarily leave them — not in all but in many cases, — •4 INTRODUCTORY SKETCH. at the mere J of conditions and circumstances new, inconvenient and possibly distressing. Some new agency, and not that of the public institutions, it seemed to her, ^vas necessary in our city, to render some portion of that assistance and afford some- thing of that reliance to these families, which was expected of their natural protectors and supporters. If the enemies of our country in arms were to be met, and the seat of its government defended from those determined to despoil and destroy, the men of the north must go to meet them, and their families must re- main behind in the care of those able to protect them. It is no mere rhetoric to say that in answer to the call of the President, by the men of Massachusetts, they left the heated iron on the anvil, the trowel in the mortar, the shuttle in the loom, the plough in the furrow, and in some cases the meal upon the table, in order that they might promptly rally to the defence of their government. Means at hand, intended for the family, were instantly appropriated to the soldier, and the family left like the sparrows, in the keeping of God. Who then can doubt that, in His providence and with His approval, this society was formed for the accomplishment of His ever-wise purposes. At the request of Miss Bates, a brief paper was drawn up by Dr. Abram 11. Thompson, indicating the purpose of the pro- posed society, and this was signed by a large number of ladies who commended the movement, on the nineteenth of April ; and the preliminary meeting was held on Saturday evening, 20th, at the residence of Paymaster John A. Bates, U. S. N. There was a full meeting of Ladies : at their request, Hon. Richard Frothingham presided, and Wm. W. Wheildon officiated as Secretary. The draft of a Constitution was present- ed for the proposed society, and after slight amendment, it was decided that the same should be presented at a general meeting of Ladies, in the City Hall, on Monday afternoon, 22d, when at the largest meeting of the sex ever held in Charlestown, it was read and adopted and the Board of Officers for that year duly elected. INTRODUCTORY SKETCH. 5 At this meeting subscriptions were made in aid of the society, and its hxbors were immediately commenced, in fact had been already begun by the urgency of the occasion and the necessi- ties of the troops which left the city previously to the meeting. The first movement of the people in aid of the military was on the evening of the 17th, when a Committee of Citizens was ap- pointed to assist and provide for the members of the two com- panies of citizen soldiery then about to leave this city for the camp and the battle-field. A great deal was to be done for these men — and much of it could be done only with the assist- ance of the ladies. They entered into the service promptly, earnestly and efficiently, even before their own society was or- ganized : and the soldiers were well supplied with clothing and other articles which the State government did not provide. — The two companies left the city furnished with everything which they desired ; and the members were assured by the Citizens' Committee that their families should be looked after and cared- for during their absence.* In this also they relied upon the co- operation and assistance of the ladies, and it came more directly within the province of their proposed society. In fact the as- surance, which was so great a relief to the anxious thoughts of the soldier, was given with their approbation. It will be seen that the first services of the ladies of this soci- ety, both before and immediately after its organization, were rendered to the soldier instead of his family, as he was the first to need them. And it has continued from the day of its forma- * At the meeting of the Citizens' Committee, on the 18th, (before the subject of " State Aid" was suggested, ) the following votes were passed : — " Voted, That the Committee procure all necessary articles for the supply of the two Military Companies ordered on duty, and that the Treasurer by au- thorized to pay for the same, and this Committee will hold themselves respon- sible for all such expenditures. " Voted, That the Families of those going with either of the Companies, or those dependent upon them, shall be provided for during thicr absence by this Committee."'— [Bunker Hill Aurora, April 20, 18G1. 6 INTRODUCTORY SKETCH. tion to the present time, — a Sanitary Commission in itself, — to provide for the soldier in the field and in the hospital and for his family at home. So far as we know, it was the first organi- zation of the kind in this country on the commencement of the war, and was in fact a practical ina.uguration of those measures of humanity and Christian benevolence which have grown up during this civil strife and which form altogether one of the most hopeful developments of the times. The annual reports of its officers show Avhat has been done by the society. Its labors at home, and for those abroad, have been unremittingly continued and it has dispensed food, clothing, fuel and medicine to the fiimilies of soldiers and seamen, and has also forwarded to the armies and the hospitals, probably not less than three hundred boxes of clothing, hospital supplies, &c. It has aided other associations and fairs and has furnished several ac- complished nurses to the government. For three years it has received in money and material the bounty of its friends ; has added to these the skill, labor and time of its members, and dis- pensed the whole for the relief of the sick, needy and disabled, to an extent unimagined when the society was formed. It has been in fact a perpetual blessing in this community and a min- istering friend to brave and unfortunate men, — not alone those from this city, — who have been engaged in the perilous service of the country. In conclusion, we have only to ask for the Soldiers' Relief Society, — as one of the surest and safest means of benevolent effort, — the continued favor of the friends of the Soldier, the Cause and the Country. w. W. w. president's address. PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS. Members of the Soldiers' Relief Society and Frietids of the Soldier : Another year of this Society's cares and anxieties, duties and pleasures has passed, and we meet today to render and receive the Third Annual Reports of our Secretary and Treasurer. When our efficient and devoted Treasurer, prompted by her earnest and heartfelt patriotism, first suggested the formation of this society, she hardly thought of the large field of duty it would open. Desirous that no earnest, loyal man should* be kept at home, the first object of the society was to aid families of volunteers ; this we have constantly done, while at the same time, by the generous contributions bestowed, we have been privileged to send comforts to our sick and wounded men in hospitals and on shipboard, to the families of our noble seamen, and to individual soldiers and sailors. During the past year, family demands have been greater, and we have returned more full/ to the original purpose of the so- ciety, and have distributed to families a larger amount than the total expenditure of the first year. Your Secretary and Treasurer have been faithful and punc- tual in their services, and their duties have so much increased it seems desirable that a Corresponding Secretary should be appointed to lessen the demand upon their time. The Visiting Committees have been unwearied in investigat- ing and relieving cases brought in any way to their notice. If O PRESIDENT S ADDRESS. any have felt that needless inquiries have been made, we can only refer them to gross cases of imposition which have been discovered by their care. If any worthy family of soldier or sailor, belonging to our city, have been unaided, it has only been because no plea has been made in their behalf, no effort made to obtain relief The duties of the Visiting; Committee have been very arduous ; in one case nine applications were re- ceived on the first day of appointment. I Avonld respectfully suggest that the Executive Board be enlarged. The rooms so generously provided for the society by the "Trustees of the Public Library," have been opened for work two days of each week and much has been accomplished. The amount and good quality of the work is mainly due to the per- severing and noble efforts of our punctual and energetic Super- intendent of Work, Miss Louisa Bray, who has been present each day the rooms have been opened. From the first formation of the society she has given a large share of her time to the cause. Aided by a few faithful ones, a large number of gar- mejits have been made. Warm and earnest thanks are due to her and the few^ who have so faithfully aided her. There is cause to regret that more have not been willing to give even a small portion of time to this noble and patriotic duty. The garments made at our rooms have been sent to societies or individuals whose personal attention has been given to their distribution, and the grateful letters received from soldiers them- selves, as well as from recipients of boxes, bear testimony that our bounty has been well bestowed. The funds placed in our hands the past year have come almost entirely from our own citizens. Our California brothers have twice made us their almoners, but we have missed their letters of sympathy and encouragement. One of our citizens, a true friend of soldier and sailor, has shown his continued confi- dence in this society by entrusting to us five hundred dollars. May his life be spared to see his beloved country peaceful, united and truly free. PRESIDENT S ADDRESS. 9 When the hearts of many were touched and a Committee was chosen from each religious Society to raise " material aid" for our Treasury, those who had long been constant workers, felt sure new hands would also be interested. They have been dis- appointed ; few new laborers have entered the field. We would gladly place upon our Executive Board members from icacli Religious Society, for in this way deserving cases might more readily be brought to our notice ; we cannot do it, unless each Society sends us active workers. While we are grateful for the funds bestowed, we would ask the donors to remember that with increased means, increased laborers are demanded. The former workers may not be "weary in well-doing," but they wish others to share with them the pleasure of aiding our loyal sol- diers to battle manfully and fearlessly, "to loose the bonds of wickedness, to let the oppressed go free," and to make our Country that which our Fathers intended it should be — the Land of True Freedom. As I retire today from the office I have so much enjoyed the past two years, I would express my grateful thanks to the La- dies of the Executive Board for the unanimity and ready co- operation which have so constantly been shown at our meetings, and for the courteous and kindly manner so invariably manifest- ed towards myself. Although I withdraw from the Board, lei me assure you I shall ever retain my deep interest in the Soci- ety, and hope to give a portion of time to its work. Guided by faith and patience, and strengthened by increased numbers, may you continue to labor hopefully in the good cause, and may the call for these duties soon cease. To the members of the Society let me express my earnest de- sire that each of us may be faithful to every duty brought upon us by this war ; hopeful that it will soon draw to its close, and confident that our cause is righteous, let us earnestly commit our Country to the Great Ruler of Nations, and ask of Him to guide our People to lasting Peace and Freedom. Mrs. 0. C. EVERETT. 10 secretary's report. SECRETARY'S REPORT. The operations of the Society have been continued on the same general plan as heretofore, embracing relief to Soldiers, sick and wounded, in camp and in hospital, and assistance to their Families at home. The past- year our labors and our eiforts have had more espe- cial reference to Soldiers' families, and our Executive Commit- tee, upon whom has devolved the labor of inquiring into and re- lieving their wants and needs, merit the highest praise for the fidelity and efficiency of their labors. Owing to the increased cost of all the necessaries of life, the number of those who have applied to us for relief has largely increased, and during a por- tion of the year, the time and labor required of the committee to investigate cases calling for assistance, and to minister to the absolute needs of such as required it. have at times been quite exhausting. To protect ourselves from imposition, our commit- tee have been obliged to inquire into the condition and resources of those Avho have applied for assistance with a minuteness which may have seemed unnecessary to those who were sensitive and ignorant of the deceptions too often made use of in order to obtain aid. Over two hundred families have received assistance from us in various ways : in money, clothing, fuel or groceries. These families have been visited, and when there has been si dcness, the visits have been frequent and continued sometimes for many secretary's report. 11 weeks. Medical attendance and nurses have been provided, and assistance rendered in burying the dead when required. And here we would bear grateful testimony to the promptness and cheerfulness with which Dr. Samuel H. Hurd has uniformly rendered his gratuitous services whenever they have been de- sired. Families have also been assisted in removing to their friends in other places. Sailors' families have had more of our attention the past year than previously, funds having been furnished to us by the same patriotic gentleman whose liberal contributions we have hereto- fore had so much pleasure in acknowledging. He has linked his name with that of the Father of his Country, and with our great national festivals, by his happy manner of celebrating his own and their birth-days. These contributions have been particularly welcome to us, as we have found the condition of Sailors' families in some respects far worse than that of soldiers' as they receive no State aid. and when their allotment ticket is stopped, as is often the case, they have no means of support. In connection with the first Citizens' Committee, we have distributed large quantities of fuel, and we would acknowledge the valuable services of the Chairman of that committee in aid- ing us by the distribution of coal and wood to the families un- der our charge. Room No. 28, in the Discharged Soldiers' Home, in Boston, has been under the especial charge of a committee of this society, who have supplied all articles which were needed. We are gratified to know that the comfort and well-being of several dis- charged invalid soldiers have been attained by this means in that institution. An appeal was made to us to assist in the Sanitary Fair, in Boston, the past year, which we declined to do as a society. — Individual members, however, contributed time and money, and we are glad to know that the Charlestown Table yielded a gen- erous sum to that noble charity. The general grounds for our 12 secretary's report. declijiing to co-operate in that object as a society, are fully stated in our last report. Our organization dates anterior to that of the Sanitary Commission. We were organized for a specific purpose. We essay to reach individual cases, and we find more than enough for our fullest efibrts while we confine our labors to that end. Owing to the labors of the faithful few who have never been found wanting, but have been seen each week at the hall, laboring assiduously in the cutting and mak- ing of garments, we have been able to answer most of the calls made upon us and we can only regret that a more extended in- terest in this department should not be manifested. We had hoped that this might be one of the natural results of the co-op- eration of the diflerent societies in the attempt to raise funds by the Entertainments given at the City Hall, but we regret to say that such Avas not the case, nor did the appeal from the various pulpits meet with any better success — the laborers are still few. Boxes containing Hospital stores, clothing, &c. to the num- ber of one hundred and eleven, have been forwarded by the So- ciety, during the year, as follows : Washington, — Mass. Soldiers' Relief Asso., 41 " Mrs. S. N. Carpenter, . . 2 " Miss A. B. Bates, . . .1 " Miss D. L. Dix, ... 1 Baltimore, — Mrs. R. T. Church, . . T '' Mrs. Richard H. Hall, . . 4 " Miss M. E. Capen, ... 3 Annapolis, Md., Naval Academy Hospital, . 4 " Miss A. Gibbs, St. John's Hospital, 4 Philadelphia,— Mrs. John Frost, . . 26 " Miss Anna M. Ross, . . 2 New York, — New England Rooms, . . 8 New Orleans, — Dr. James L. Adams, . . 2 Martinsburg, Va., — Mrs Wyson, ... 2 Miss Virginia G. Washington, for Gen. Rose- crans' command, ..... 2 SECRETARY S REPORT. 13 Point Lookout Hospital, .... 1 Portsmouth Grove Hospital, R. I., . • 1 Total, ...... Ill Most acceptable letters have been received by us in acknowl- edgment of our contributions, which have assured us that they have been properly bestowed, and this has been confirmed by letters received from soldiers expressing gratitude for the assist- ance they have received through our agents in various cities. Our Committee have also been called upon to contribute arti- cles for Fairs in other cities, and boxes have been sent to Phi- ladelphia in aid of the Cooper Shop Soldier's Home ; to Wash- ino-ton in aid of the Christian Commission ; to Baltimore, for the Fair to be opened this day. On the seventeenth of June, a Fair was held in this city by three young Misses, the proceeds of which, (.f 250 65,) were sent to Miss Ross, for the Cooper Shop Hospital, Philadelphia. At the time of our National Thanksgiving, we were desirous of manifesting our sympathy with those fimilies who had been visited by us, and who on that day would naturally feel more deeply the absence of the loved ones who had been accustomed to enjoy with them the observances peculiar to the day, and we proposed to collect a sum of money among our members which would enable us to provide each family with a dinner in some degree suited to the occasion, that they might feel there was a bond of union on that day, particularly, between them and those in a more favored condition. In this, however, we were met, as we have ever been, by the most generous sympathy and con- fidence on the part of the gentlemen, who, as far as the money was concerned, took the afiair out of our hands, leaving to us only the pleasant duty of dispensing to the families under our charge, while they extended as far as possible, the same to every soldier's family in the city. Since our last annual meeting we have received from different sources, including the balance then on hand, ($468 51,) four 14 secretary's report. thousand four hundred and sixteen dollars seventeen cents, ($4,416 17), and have expended three thousand nine hundred and seventj-five dollars thirtj cents, (.^3,975 30,) leaving a balance in the Treasury of four hundred and forty dollars eighty- seven cents, ($440 87.) I will mention a few of the contributions, referring you to the Treasurer's Report for the details : After the battle of Fredericksburg, an appeal was made to us by Judge Fernald, connected with the Massachusetts Soldiers' Relief Society, in Washington, for aid for the sufferers, and collection was taken up in our churches which yielded us five hundred and forty-two dollars eight cents, ($542 08.) We are indebted to the Citizens' Committee having in charge the Foss Fund, for five hundred dollars, ($500 00.) From a committee which had in charge the supply of soldiers from Charlestown with a substantial remembrance of home on the 17th of June last, we received the surplus of their collection, one hundred and ten dollars, ($110 00.) Our fellow-workers, the Bunker Hill Association, in Califor- nia, have remembered us on two occasions, to the amount of seven hundred and forty-three dollars sixty-five cents, ($743 65.) We have received from Fairs conducted by some of our pat- riotic young Misses, whose energy and perseverance deserve the highest commendation, the sum of two hundred and eighty-eight dollars seventeen cents, ($288 17.) At a time when our funds were nearly exhausted, and the pressing needs of the Soldier's families were seriously in our thoughts, we were cheered by the announcement of an undertak- ing which provided us with material aid and gave us the assur- ance of the continued interest and confidence of the public. A Committee of Fifty, chosen from the different religious societies, arranged a series of Entertainments, which were given at the City Hall, and Avere well attended. In connection with those given at the Library Hall at the same time, consisting of Tab- Viaux illustrating one of the Poems of a favorite American au- secretary's report. , 15 thor, read by Miss Shaw, who very kindly volunteered her aid, they resulted in the addition to our Treasury of six hundred and seventy dollars twenty-six cents, (,$670 26.) Messrs. Grover, Baker & Co. and INIessrs. Wheeler & Wil- son, have continued to the Society the loan of their valuable Sewing Machines, for which we tender to them our thanks. To the Trustees of the Public Library, we are indebted for the use of the rooms occupied by us ; the free use of their hall for public entertainments, and for many other favors. The use of one of the rooms formerly occupied by us, for which we sup- posed ourselves indebted to the Savings Institution, was due to the kindness of Hon. G. Washington Warren, for which we ten- der to him our thanks. We would also make our acknowledgments to the Gas Com- pany for the supply of gas free of cost, and also for the use of one of their rooms for a season. It would not be possible for us to mention all those to whom we are indebted for advice, counsel and services in various ways, but we would assure them all of our appreciation of the courtesy which has ever marked their intercourse with us, and of our gratitude for their favors. We have now closed the third year of our labors, and we should not be doing justice to ourselves or the cause in which we are engaged, if we omitted to express our great regret that our able and efficient President has decided to decline a reelec- tion to the office which she has so acceptably filled for the past two years. We feel that her place can hardly be supplied. — She has been emphatically a icorker in the cause. May she find in comparative rest from her labors that restoration to health and strength which will enable her to give us not only the benefit of her counsels but active assistance in the field of labor in which she has had so much experience. Judging from the appearances of today, we must still look forward to an increasing necessity for exertion in behalf of those who are called upon to fight our battles and restore our former 16 secretary's report. union and prosperity. While we pledge ourselves anew to the work, we would ask a continuance of the interest so nobly man- ifested by our citizens in supplying us with the funds needed for such an undertaking, and also renew our appeal for more laborers, to assist and cheer us in our efforts. Mrs. HENRY LYON, Secretary. Charlestown, April 19, 1864. treasurer's report. it TREASURER'S REPORT. The following is a list of the Clothing, Hospital Stores and Furniture, which have been forwarded to hospitals and other points, during the year, ending April 18, 1864 : HOSPITAL CLOTHING. 402 flannel shirts ; 369 cotton do ; 271 pairs flannel drawers ; 212 prs. cotton do ; 95 dressing gowns ; 156 jackets ; 75 prs. pants ; 15 vests ; 43 prs. slippers ; 47 caps ; 622 cravats ; 1060 towels ; 1259 handkerchiefs ; 70 flannel bands : 57& arm slings ; 265 hair brushes ; 902 combs ; 21 needle books ; 1189 pairs of socks. HOSPITAL STORES. 213 cans condensed milk ; 79 do cofiee ; 259 lbs. farina ; 166 corn starch ; 130 maizena ; 67^ gelatine ; 59 tea ; 262 Castile soap ; 264 dried apples ; 39 arrow root ; 25 sugar ; 66 cans of jellies, and preserves of different kinds ; oatmeal ; rice. 68 gallons old N. E. rum ; 10 gallons Jamaica rum ; 10 bot- tles do ; 64 bottles whiskey ; 75 do brandy ; 10 do Madeira wine ; 23 do sherry ; 20 do port ; 32 do California ; 4 do Isa- bella ; 3 do blueberry ; 9 do elderberry ; 4 do gin ; 10 do cher- ry brandy ; 12 do tamarinds ; 22 do cider ; 211 do cologne ; 3 18 treasurer's report. 83 lemon syrup : 62 raspberry do ; 12 ginger do ; 10 bay rum ; 6 lavender water ; 10 pickles. HOSPITAL FURNITURE. 12 sets knives and forks ; 11 waiters ; 5 cofifee pots ; 75 plates and saucers ; 15 pitchers ; 2 salts ; 3 sieves ; 8 sugar bowls ; 25 tin mugs ; 150 spoons ; 615 fans ; 16 holders ; 124 hospit- al pillows ; 1 air pillow ; 45 hair rings ; 2 nurse lamps ; 115 pamphlets ; 75 bound volumes ; 125 checker boards ; 94 boxes of dominoes ; 60 jewsharps ; 36 solitaire boards ; 36 wire puz- zles ; 20 mis. games ; 8 Bibles ; 11 Testaments ; 7 books of psalms ; bandages, lint, linen and cotton rags ; files of the At- lantic Monthly ; of Putnam's Magazine ; of Harper's Monthly ; of Religious Monthly ; of Godey's Lady's Book ; of New York Ledger ; Peterson's Magazine ; New York Independent. We are indebted to many of the society for large and valua- ble contributions of groceries and hospital stores of various kinds. Also for half- worn clothing, for which we have frequent calls from our agents for hospital use and by our Executive Commit- tee for distribution among the families of soldiers. Books, pamphlets and files of newspapers are always acceptable. We have also to acknowledge contributions of stationery, tables for work-room, and the free use of gas during the enter- tainments held in the Library Hall early in the winter. ALMENA B. BATES, Treasurer. Charlestown, April 19, 1864. treasurer's report. 19 Relief Society iai ac't. with A. B. Bates, Treasurer. April 29, 1863. EXPENDITURES. To amount paid for dry goods for soldiers, ^'1579 41 To amount paid for do. for soldiers' families, 305 17 To amt. paid for groceries forwai'ded to hospitals, 332 61 To amt. paid for groceries for soldiers' families, 298 25 To amt. paid for fuel for soldiers' families, 533 84 To amt. paid for sundries furnished hospitals, 254 79 To amt. paid for boots and shoes for soldiers' families, 35 49 To amount paid for express, freight, &c. Ill 05 To amount forwarded to H. B. Eernald, Esq. Wash- ington, for Miss. S. R. Asso. 100 00 To amount paid soldiers funilies by Executive Com., 345 76 To amount paid for sundries, including printing, sta- tionery, stencil plate, &c. 78 93 Balance, _ _ ; - 440 87 Total, _ . - - $4416 17 1863. RECEIPTS. April 20. By balance on hand, $!768 51 May 11. By cash from Dr H. Lyon, collection taken at the Unitarian Chui-ch, 139 00 By do from G. E. M.ickintire, Winthrop Ch. 125 63 By do from M. B. Sewall, Union M. E. Ch., 25 00 By do from Mrs G. W. Little, First Baptist Ch., 72 25 May 12. By do from Dr and Mrs Ellis, 25 00 By do from T. T. Siwyer, Universalist Ch., 106 50 By do from Mrs William Hurd, 20 00 " By do from Nahum Chapin, 25 00 Mav 18. By do from .James Huunewell, 100 00 By do from Mrs P. Hiibbell, St. John's Ch., 74 70 July 4. By do from .James Hunnewell, 100 00 " 25. By do from Banker Hill Asso., California, ' 243 65 Aug. 5. By do from T. T. Sawyer, for Mrs Brien, 25 00 " 12- By do from Misses Kettell and Brooks, 6 50 Sept. 1. By do from Dr. J. W. Bemis, 20 00 "15. By do -Mrs T. T. Sawyer, 25 00 " 28. By do Charles A. Barker, 25 00 By do from Dr and Mrs G. E. Ellis, 25 00 By do from E. CoUamore, New York, 25 00 Nov. 10. By do from A. Heath, from gentlemen's com., 110 00 " By do fi-om Misses Frothingham, Kent and Neal, 281 67 '• 23. By do from James Hunnewell, 100 00 By do from T. T. Sawyer, from Foss fund, 500 00 Dec. 24. By do from Joseph PeiVce, B. H. Asso. California, 500 00 '64, Janl. By do from James Hunnewell, 100 00 " 27. By do from Com. on Entertainments, &c. 670 26 Feb. 23. By do from James Hunnewell, 100 00 March 8. By do from Mrs Chester Guild, Somerville, 20 00 Contributions less than Ten Dollars, 57 50 Total, _ - - - $4416 17 ALMENA B. BATES, Treasurer. Charlestown, April 19, 1864. 20 BOARD OF GOVERNMENT. Bunker Hill Soldiers' Relief Society. 1864. BOARD OF GOVERNMENT. PRESIDENT : MES. HENRY LYON. Vice Pkesident : MRS. PETER HUBBELL. Secretakies : MRS. GEO. H. BRAMAN, Recording; MRS. S. S. BLANCHARD, Corresponding Treasurer : MISS ALMENA B. BATES. EXECUTIVE BOARD: Mus. T. T. PAWVPT.^ JACOB FORSTER, " GEO. A. KETTELL, " .JOSEPH HUNNEWELL, GEO. W. LITTLE, S. P. HTLL, G. S. HALL, •' GEORGE HYDE, " A. W. GRANT, Mrs. G. E. MACKINTIRE, WILLIAM TUFTS, GEO. A. WHITING, DANIEL .JOHNSON, " FRANK A. HALL, GFO. C. GOODWIN, JOHN CURTIS, Miss R. FROTHINGHAM, " CAROLINE COLBY. BOARD OF GOVERNMENT. 21 COMMITTEE ON WORK. SUPEBINTENTENDENT OF CUTTING AND SeWING DEPARTMENT Miss LOUISA BRAY. ASSISTANTS : Miss Mrs. Miss Mrs. Miss Mrs. Miss LUCY J. WALKER, M. FROTHINGHAM, SUSAN SAWYER, MATTHEW RICE, LIZZY KURD, JOSEPH HUNNEWELL R. FROTHINGHAM, WILLIAM WHITNEY, R. EDMANDS, Mrs. B. EDMANDS, " E. P. CUTLER, " HENRY EDES, " G. S. PENDERGAST, Miss ANNIE DRAPER, Mrs. D. JOHNSON, " G. S. HALL, " WALTER ROBBINS, " JOHN K. FULLER. -«—••■»—>- Committee in charge of Room 28 Discharged Soldiers' Home, Boston Mrs. GEO. A. HALL. | Miss A. B. BATES. 22 PflOCEEDINGS. PROCEEDINGS. After the election of the officers, a vote of thanks was passed to the retiring President, who was also elected an honorary member of the Society. On the invitation of the President, the meeting was addressed by Rev. Dr. Ellis, Hon. Richard Frothingham, W. W. Wheil- don, James Hunnewell, Esq., and other gentlemen. The sever- al speakers complimented the ladies of the society in very high terms for the patriotism and public spirit which they had mani- fested during the last three years in the conduct of this society in its noble and philanthropic purposes, — by which they had so largely assisted in the fulfilment of the patriotic and loyal duties of the city. They early discovered that the sending of soldiers to fight the battles of the government was not all of patriotic duty : they needed to be encouraged, aided and com- forted, and measures taken to save their families from depriva- tion or sufferino; durino; their absence, and this the Soldiers' Re- lief Society has done, and is yet doing. For this, all the speak- ers thought, it is eminently entitled to the encouragement and thanks of all the citizens as well as the gratitude of the soldier. In no way discouraged or disheartened by the length of their term of service, and with duties still accumulating, they have again re-enlisted, and it is to be hoped that during the year now passing, they will not lack for supplies or laborers. HONORARY MEMBERS. 23 HONORARY MEMBERS. Mrs. Horace G. Hutchins, " William L. Hudson, " George E. Ellis, " William W. Wheildon, " James B. Miles, " Richard Williams, " Richard Frothingham, '• John Hurd, " Arthur W. Tufts, " Samuel T. Hooper, " Frederick W. Thompson, " Oliver C. Everett, " J. 0. Bradford. ^f XX lau/ ts LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 013 744 358 2 #