5:t > LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 013 744 347 8 #) peRTTUllf^* E 629 .N52 Copy 1 M 1 :N^ TJ T E S ORGANIZATION AND PROCEEDINGS I '^ ^mlmii Boltiicrs' %tM %Bsmk\mL 194 Broadway, New York. OFFICERS. WILLIAM M. EVARTS, Chairman. CHARLES GOULD, Vice-Chairman. SAMUEL E. LOW, Treasurer. WM. H. L. BARNES, Corresponding Secretary. WILLIAM BOND, ] MAURICE PERKINS, \ Secretaries. COL. FRANK E. HOWE, Superintendent. 1?hilfe5 foi* i^c B^^ocifjiloo. NEW YORK : ROOT, ANTHONY & 00. 1862. $m iitcjiaiul f fildim' gilicf Jlsfiothiion. 194 Broadway, Chairman, . . . . Vice-Chaieman, Treasl'eer, . . . , Corresponding Secretary, Secretaries, Superintendent, . WILLIAM M. EVARTS, Esq. CHARLES GOULD, Esq. SAMUEL E. LOW, Esq. WM. H. L. BARNES, Esq. t WILLIAM BOND, Esq. ■) DR. MAURICE PERKINS. COL. FRANK E. HOWE. MAINE. DEXTER A. HAWKINS, Esq., State Agent, 10 Wall street. WILLIAM H. FOGG, Esq., 32 Burlint; Slip. REV. R. D. HITCHCOCK, D. IX, 149 East 12th street. MASSACHUSETTS. COL. FRANK E. HOWE, State Agent, 194 Broadway. F. E. WELLINGTON, Esq., 63 Ann SAMUEL E. LOW, Esq., 31 Burling Slip. NEW HAMPSHIRE. HON. BENJ. W. BONNEY, 128 Broad- way. HON. CHARLES A. PEABODY, 60 Wall street. JEREMIAH BURNS, Esq., Astor House. RHODE ISLAND, NEHEMIAH KNIGHT, Esq., 56 Park Place. WILLIAM J. nOPPIN, Esq., 01 Pine street. REV. FRANCIS VINTON, D. D., Trin- ity Church. VERMONT. E. W. STOUGHTON, Esq., 72 Wall street. MA.T. J. A. PULLEN, 74 Broadway. JOHN PAINE, Esq., 47 Wall street. CONNECTICUT. COL. JOHN H. .'U^MY, State Agent, 137 Broadway. GEN. PROSPER M. WETMORE, 30 Pine street. CHARLES GOULD, Esq., 2 Hanover street. WILLIAM M. EVARTS, Esq., 2 Hano- ver street. WILLIAM BOND, Esq., 21 Nassau street. DR. MAURICE PERKINS, College of Phj'sicians and Sunreons. SAMUEL W. BRIDGHAM, 24 Waver- ly Place. COL. GEORGE BLISS, Jr , 50 Wall street. DR. ELEAZAR PARMLY, 3 Bond street. ROBERT H. Mc CURDY, Esq., 45 Park Place. REV. H. W. BELLOWS, D. D., 59 East 20th street. REV. SAMUEL OSGOOD, D. D., 154 West 11th street. WILLIAM H. L. BARNES, Esq., 62 Wall street. HON. RUFUS F. ANDREWS, 47 Wall street. HOSEA B. PERKINS, Esq., 98 Bowery. Finance Comnaittee. SAMUEL E. LOW, Esq., Chairman. WILLIAM H. FOGG, Esq., Maine. CHA8. A. PE.\BODY, Esq., N. H. JOHN" PAINE, Esq., Vermont. F. E. WELLINGTON, Esq., Mass. NEHEMIAH KNIGHT, Esq., R. I. CHARLES GOULD, Esq., Conn. Honoi-ary Menabers. GOVERNOR ANDREW, of Mass. I GOVERNOR HOLBROOK, of Vt. " SPRAGUE. OF R I. " WASHBURNE, of Me. " BUCKINGHAM, of Ct. | " BERRY, of N. H. GOVERNOR MORGAN, op N. Y. J "NEW ENGLAND ''SOLDIERS' RELIEF ASSOCIATION." PEELIMINAEY MEETING AND OEGANIZATION. In pursuance of arrangements made at a preliminarj meeting of gentlemen held at the Astor House, on the 28th of MarcJi, 18G2, and in accordance with a public notice given in the daily papers of the city, a large and influential meeting of citizens of New England resident in New York, was held at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, on Monday evening, March 31, 1862, with the purpose of making arrangements to provide for proper attention to the sick and wounded soldiers as they shall from time to time pass through New York on their return from the seat of war to their homes. Mr. William M. E^■arts was chosen Chairman of the meeting, and Mr. William Bond and Dr. Maurice Perkins were chosen Secretaries. After a long discussion of the subject, which was par- ticipated in by the following gentlemen, viz., Mr. Charles Gould, Gen. Prosper M. Wetmore, Mr. George W. Blunt, Kev. Dr. F. Yinton, Col. George Bliss, Capt. E. E. Morgan, Col. Frank E. Howe, Mr. Nath. Hayden, Hon. C. A. Pea- body, Dr. James R. Wood, Mr. C. C. Leigh, Mr. William M. Evarts, Dr. J. H. Griscom, and others, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted : 1. Resolved, That a committee be appointed by the Chair, of three from each New England State, with ])ower to fill vacancies, and to add to their number, to provide the necessary means, and to provide suitable care, attendance, and accommodations for the sick, disabled and wounded New England soldiers as they pass tliroiigli the city on their way homeward from the war ; and that the citizens, physicians, and surgeons of New York, and the United States Sanitary Commission, be invited to cooperate in this patriotic and benevolent plan. 2. Resolved^ That tliis committee be instructed, that in performing their duties to the sick and wounded of New England, they extend their aid and charity to their com- rades from every State found in their company, and that we desire fully to cooperate in any common arrangements that may include provisions for the aid and care of all sick and wounded soldiers who may be brought to the city from the war. 3. Resolved^ In view of the prompt and humane ac- tion of the physicians and surgeons of this city, that they be invited to send such a delegation to meet and confer with the committee appointed by the meeting, as they may deem proper. In accordance with, and to carry out the purpose of the Resolutions, the chairman announced the following COMMITTEE. Connecticxit. Maine. Charles Gould, Esq., Dexter A. Hawkixs, State Agent, Gen. Prosper M. Wetmore, William H. Fogg, Esq., Col. John H. Almy, State Agent. Eev. Dr. R. D. IIiTcncocK. Massachusetts. New Ilaiixpshire. Col. Frank E. Howe, State Agent, Hon. Benjamin W. Bonney, F. E. Wellington, Esq., " Charles A. Peabody, Samuel E. Low, Esq. Jeremiah Burns, Esq. Eliode Island. Vermont. Edwin Hoyt, Esq., E. W. Stoughtox, Esq., Wm. J, HoppiN, Esq., Ma,]. J. A. Pullen, Rev. Dr. F. Vinton. John Paine, Esq. And subsequently, on motion, the officers of the meet ing were added to the committee, viz. : William M. Evaets, Ilassachusetts. William Bond, Connecticut. Maukice Perkins, Yei^mont. After the adjournment of tlie meeting, tlie cliairman re- quested the members of the committee designated, who were present, to remain for the purpose of organizing and making arrangements to carry out the purpose of their ap- pointment. The names of tlie committee being called, the following gentlemen were found to be present, viz. : Messrs. Gould, / Low, Burns, Howe, Vinton, Hawkins, Wetmoee, Pullen, Hitchcock, Wellington, Peabody, Eyaets. Bond, Pekkins, The committee was then called to order, and the follow- ing gentlemen were unanimously elected to the ofhces i-e- spectively set to their names, viz. : William M. Evarts, Chairman. Charles Gould, Vice- Chairman. Sa:muel E. Low, Treasurer. William Bond, ) „ •n^- -r> r oecretaries. Maurice Perkins, ) On motion of Mr. Wetmore, it was Yoted^ That a committee (of two) on organization be appointed by the Chair, who shall be charged with the par- ticular duty of preparing a written basis of organization for the Association, together with such Articles of Associa- tion, By-Laws, and Kegulations as they shall deem appro- priate, and present the same for the consideration of the committee at their next meeting ; whereupon, Messrs. Wetmore and Peabody wei'e appointed such committee. On motion of Judge Peabody it was Voted, That a committee of three be appointed by the Chair, who shall be authorized and requested, in behalf of this body, to communicate with the President, the Secretary of War, and such other members of the ]S"ational Goyern- ment as they may deem proper, for the purpose of inter- changing yiews in relation to the relief of sick and wounded soldiers arriving in this city, to the end that mutual co- operation and greater efficiency may be obtained in effect- ing the purposes of this Association. Whereupon, Hon. Chas. A. Peabody, Rev. Dr. F.Vinton, and Rev. Dr. Hitchcock were appointed such committee. After some informal discussion in relation to a suitable building and other accommodations necessary for the pur- poses of this Association, it was on motion of Col. Howe, Resolved, That a committee (of tln-ee) on location be appointed, who shall be charged witli the duty of examin- ing such building or buildings as they may think appro- priate for use in administering to the wants, necessities, and comforts of the sick and wounded soldiers arriving in New York, and for the general purposes of this Association, and make a report in relation thereto, at the next meeting of this committee. Whereupon, Messrs. Howe, Hawkins, and Almy were appointed such committee. On motion of Rev. Dr. Vinton, it was Resolved, That the delegations from the several States be requested to communicate directly with the Executive of those States to inquire if it is their desire or intention to repay necessary and certihed expenses incurred in minister- ing to the wants of the soldiers belonging to their respective States. On motion of Gen. Wetmore, it was Resolved, That the Committee of Physicians and Sur- geons, organized for tlie purpose of rendering medical as- sistance to the sick and wounded soldiers, be invited to se- lect three of their number, who shall be members of this Permanent Committee. On motion of Mr. Gould, it was Resolved, That this oi'ganization be designated as " The Soldiers' Relief Association." On motion, adjourned, to meet at the Rooms of the Union Defence Committee, No. 30 Pine street, Room 14, on AVednesday, April 2d, at 3 o'clock p. m. William M. Evarts, Chairman. William Bond, ) ^y ^ • -r, > secretaries. Maurice Perkins, ) "NEW ENGLAI^D SOLDIEES' BELIEF ASSOCIA- TION." ADJOURNED MEETING. Wednesday, April 2, 1862. Pursuant to adjournment the Association met at No. 30 Pine street, Room 14, and was called to order at 3 o'clock p. M., by Mr. Gould, Yice-Cliairman. The following members were present, viz. : Messrs. Low, Almy, Perkins, Howe, Fogg, Hawkins, PULLEN, PeABODY, BoND, Vinton, Wetmoke, Wellington, Hitchcock, Paine, Burns. HoppiN, Gould, The following letter from Mr. Edwin Hoyt was pre- sented and read to the meeting : " New York, Ajrfil 2, 18G2. " William M. Evarts, Esq., Chairman : " Sir : I regret that illness prevents me from meeting with the Committee of the Soldiers' Relief Association to-day. This may be the proper occasion for me to correct the erroneous impression that my birth-place was in Rhode Island instead of Connecticut. Deeply as I feel interested in all matters connected with R. I., I should feel out of place in serving on the Committee for that State. [ would respectfully suggest the name of my partner, Mr. Nehe- miah Knight, of Providence, R. I., who, I feel quite confident, will cheerfully consent to act in my place, and at the same time I would add, that it will afford mc pleasure to render him and the Committee any assistance in my power towards carrying out tlio good cause. • " Very respectfully, " Edwin IIoyt." Mr. Neliemiali Knight, of Rhode Island, was thereupon unanimously elected a member of the Association in place of Mr. Edwin Hoyt, who declined the appointment. The following letter from Mr. Arad Barrows was then presented and read to the meeting : " PmLADELPniA, Aiml 1, 18G2. " William M. Evarts, Esq., New York : " Dear Sir : I notice by the New York Times of to-day, that you have been appointed President of an Association formed for the purpose of providing proper attention to the wounded soldiers on their way from the battle-field. On behalf of the Union Volun- teer Refreshment Saloon of this city, I respectfully offer the ser- vices of our Committee, if they can be of any use to you. We have accommodations at the Hospital for fifty men, but can take a larger number, and give them all care and attention. Hoping to receive an early reply from you, I remain, " Very truly yours, " Arad Barrows, Pres't, (per Ritter.) " N. B.— Please direct to P. O. Box 258." Whereupon, on motion of Gen. Wetmore, it was Resolved^ That the thanks of this Association be, and they are hereby, cordially tendered to Arad Barrows, Esq., of Philadelphia, and to the committee of wdiich he is the President, in acknowledgment of their humane and friendly offer contained in the letter just read ; that the subject-mat- ter in said letter be referred to a committee consisting of Messrs. Almy, Howe, and Hawkins, the agents, respective- ly, of the States of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Maine ; and that the Secretary notify Mr. Barrows of the action of this committee. The following letter from Dr. S. Conant Foster was presented and read :. "New Yokk, April 1, 18G2. " W. M. EvARTs, Esq. : " Dear Sir : As I was unable, to attend the meeting last evening, will you jjermit me, through you, to tender my profes- sional services to the committee in any way in which they can he made available for the sick and wounded of our armies. " Very respectfully and truly, " S, CoNANT Foster, 24 East 21st st." Whereupon, on motion of Dr. Yinton, it was Resolved, That tlie thanks of this Association l)e, and they are hereby, tendered to Dr. Foster for liis humane and patriotic ofter of professional services, and the same are gratefully accepted, and that the Secretary be requested to notify Dr. Foster of the action of this Association. Rev. Dr. Yinton, from the Committee on Correspond- ence with the National Government, verbally reported. That they had connnmunicated in writing to the Secre- tary of War on the subject-matter of their appointment, and that, during the course of next week, one or more of the members of the committee propose to visit Washington to have a personal interview with the national authorities with reference to this matter. Mr. Hawkins, from the Committee on Location, verbally reported : That the building No. 194 Broadway could be rented at the rate of $4,000 per annum, and that Col. Howe would take the first floor and part of the basement, and 23ay rent therefor at the rate of $2,000 per annum, leaving $2,000 per annum to be paid by this Association for the remainder of the building. A letter was also read from Dr. Dale, Surgeon-Gen- eral of the State of Massachusetts, in reference to this build- ing, approving of its interior arrangements and excellent location. Whereupon, it was unanimously Resolved, That the Committee on Location be continued, and instructed to rent the building No. 194 Broadway, and 10 prepare the same as speedily as possible for the beneficiaries of this Association. On motion of Mr. Hawkins, it was Voted., That a Finance Committee be appointed, to con- sist of one member from each State. Whereupon, Messrs. Fogg, of Maine, Peabody, of Kew Hampshire, Paine, of Vermont, Wellington, of Massachusetts, Knight, of Rhode Island, and P. H. McCcRDY, of Connecticut, were appointed such committee. On motion, it was Yoted, That Mr. Low, the Treasurer of this Association, be added to said committee, and be, ex-officio, the Chair- man thereof. On motion of Gen. Wetmore, Rev. Dr. H. W. Bellows and Eev. Dr. Samuel Os- good were unanimously elected members of this Asso- ciation. The Committee on Organization made a verbal report, and asked leave to defer making the Report in writing until the next meeting of the Association, which was granted. On motion of Mr. Gould, it was Yoted, That the Secretary divide this General Commit- tee into five sub-committees, exclusive of the several State agents, to form visiting committees for the purpose of re- ceiving, visiting, and attending to the wounded and dis- abled soldiers as they shall, from time to time, arrive in the city ; such sub-committees to cooperate with the State agents and medical attendants, each connnittee to serve one week, and to have the powers of substitution and of increas- ing their numbers. Mr. Burns, on behalf of the proprietors of the Astor House, tendered to this Association the gratuitous use of a room or rooms in their hotel for the purpose of holding the meetings of the Association at any time they may desire to make such use of them. 11 Whereupon, it was Voted, That the thanks of this Association be, and tliey are liereby, tendered to the proprietors of the Astor House for their liberal and generous offer. General Wetmore made a verbal statement, setting forth some of the many acts of charity and kindness rendered by the proprietors of the Astor House to New England troops passing through Xew York, and jiarticularly by Mr. Charles Stetson and family to the wounded and sick soldiers who have been brought to this city, and thereupon offered the following PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTION. Whereas, this Association has been informed of the many acts of Christian charity, sympathy, and kindness shown by Charles A. Stetson, Esq., and family, to the wounded, sick, and sufiering soldiers who have passed through this city on their way to their homes from the seat of war. And, whereas, it is the duty, as well as the pleasure of this Association to recognize and acknowledge such acts of disinterested benevolence and patriotism, therefore, J?esolved, unanimously, that this committee tender their sincere thanks to General Stetson and the members of his family for their kind attentions to the sick and wounded soldiers who have passed through New York on their way to their homes. Resolved, That the Secretary cause this Preamble and Resolution to be engrossed, signed by the officers of this Association, and sent to Mr. Stetson. On motion, adjourned to meet at this place on Thursday April 3, at half-past three o'clock p. m. William Bond, Secretary. 12 "NEW ENGLAND SOLDIEES' EELIEF ASSOCI- ATION." ADJOUENED MEETING. Thursday, A2-)ril 3, 1862. Pursuant to adjouninient, the Association met at No. 30 Pine street. Room No. 14, and was called to order at half-past three o'clock p. m., by Mr. Gould, Yice-Chair- man. The following members of the Association were present : Messrs. Fogg, Paine, Low, Wetmoee, Peabody, Perkins, Yinton, Almy, Burns, Howe, I^jstight, Bond, PuLLEN, Wellington, Gould, Bellows. The Secretary read the minutes of previous meetings, which were approved, and the proceedings were unani- mously coniirmed. The Committee on Organization reported in writing through General Wetmore, Chairman, and presented a ba- sis of organization, which was read and discussed, section by section. After a considerable discussion by Messrs. Bellows, Vinton, Wetmore, Peabody, Almy, Paine, Hov\'e, Burns, and others, upon the subject-matter of Article 1, relating to a name for this Association, the Article was amended by filling the blank left by the Committee with the words " New England Soldiers' Relief Association." The Report of the Committee was then accepted, and the basis of organization, as amended and reported com- 13 plete by the Committee, was adopted, and ordered to be re- corded with the minutes, PREAMBLE. This Association, representing tlie sons of New England resident in the city of New York appointed in public meet- ing for the purpose of forming an association to aid and care for the sick and wounded soldiers passing through the city of New York on their way to or from the war, do hereby adopt the following Plan of Organization : First. The name of this Association shall be '•' New England Soldiers' Relief Association." Second. The officers of this Association shall be a Chair- man, a Vice-Chairman, Treasurer, Corresponding Secretary, and two Recording Secretaries. Third. The Association shall hold their meetings for the transaction of business by adjournment, or whenever called together by order of the Chairman or Yice-Chairman, or of any three members of the Association. Fourth. The Chairman or Yice-Chairman shall preside at all meetings, and they shall be governed by the usual rules of order. In case of the absence of both these officers, the Association may appoint a Chairman pro tempore. Fifth. The funds of the Association shall be provided by voluntary contribution, and shall in all cases be paid into the hands of the Treasurer, who shall keep a record of all receipts, and shall disburse them only on bills duly cer- tified by one of the State agents, and approved by the Chairman or Yice-Chairman. The Treasurer shall report the state of the finances whenever he may deem it desirable, and whenever requested to do so by the Association. He shall be, ex-officio, a member and Chairman of the Finance Committee, when the same shall be appointed. Sixth. The Corresponding Secretary shall conduct the correspondence and preserve copies thereof in a volume to be devoted to that purpose for the use of this Association. 14 Seventh. The Recording Secretaries shall record the proceedings of the Association in a volume i)rovided for that purpose, and be present at each meeting. They shall keep record of the attendance of the members, and shall call the roll of members promptly at the hour named for the meeting. Eighth. Tlie Secretary shall select from this Association five committees, (excluding the several State agents,) to form visiting committees for the purpose of receiving, disposing of, visiting, and attending to the wounded or disabled sol- diers as they shall, from time to time, arrive in the city ; such committees to cooperate with the State agents and medical attendants ; each committee to serve one week, and to have the powers of substitution and of increasing their numbers at pleasure ; and the Recording Secretary shall give due written notice to each member of the com- mittee of his turn. Ninth. This Association shall have power to call general meetings of the sons of I^Tew England at such times as may be deemed proper, in order to submit to their consideration the action and plans of the Association, and to solicit their aid and advice in promoting the objects of this Association, namely, the tender care of volunteer soldiers who may have been disabled in the camp, in battle, and on the march to or from the seat of war. Tenth. These articles may be altered or added to at any meeting by a vote of a majority of the Association present, notice of the alteration or addition having been given at a previous meeting. Eleventh. At any meeting of this Association, the num- ber of nine shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Committee on Location made a verbal report, stat- ing that the building rented for the use of this Association would be ready on the fifth day of April. Rev. Dr. Yinton then oifered, and Judge Peabody sec- onded, the following resolution : Resolved., That Col. Frank E. Howe be appointed Super- 15 intendent of the rooms and offices provided for the use of this Association, Avhich was unanimously adopted. Mr. Gould then read the following letter from Governor Sprague, of Rhode Island, which was ordered to be re- corded with the minutes, " State of Rhode Island, &c., ) " Executive Department. ) " Providence, Ap7-il 2, 1862. " Dear Sir : I have the pleasure to acknowledge the receipt of your tavor of the 29th ult., communicating a copy of Resolutions passed at a meeting of the New Englanders. ' " Be pleased to accept my thanks fn- your complimentary ac- tion. We are proud to be New Englanders, and to work under that honored name. " I am, very truly, your obedient servant, " Wm. Sprague. "To Chas. Gould, Esq., Secretary, &e." Rev. Dr. Bellows, on behalf of the President and Fac- ulty of the Thirteenth Street Medical College, offered for the free use of this Association a ward in their Hospital with accommodations and medical attendance for one hun- dred of the beneficiaries of this Association, Whereupon, it was unanimously I^esolved, That the thanks of this Association be, and they are, tendered to the President and Faculty of the Thir- teenth Street Medical College, for their liberal, humane, and patriotic offer, which is gratefully accepted and referred to Messrs. Hawkins, Almy, and Howe, to confer with them more particularly in reference thereto. Dr. Perkins having in behalf of Dr. T. M. Cheeseman tendered his professional services to this Association, it was, on motion of Mr. Pullen, Jiesolved, That the thanks of this Association be, and they are hereby, tendered to Dr. Cheeseman for his humane and patriotic offer of professional services, and the same are gratefully accepted, and that tlie Secretary be requested to notify Dr. Cheeseman of the action of this Association. The Secretary, Mr. William Bond, submitted the fol- lowing: 16 EEPORT. The Secretary respectfully submits : Tliat, acting under the resolution authorizing him to subdivide this General Committee for certain purposes in said resolution specified, he has subdivided this General Committee into three sub-committees, leaving two to be hereafter designated, and that said sub-committees are con- stituted as follows : Messrs. Hitchcock, Wellington, PULLEN, Gould, YiNTON, Peabody, Low, , Wetmoee, Paine, Bltins, HOPPIN, Fogg, For the week ending A2)rU 10. For the week ending April 17. For the week ending April 24. Which report was unanimously adoj^ted, and the Secre- tary was requested to notify the gentlemen above desig- nated, in relation thereto. On motion of Pev. Dr. Yinton, it was unanimously I^esolved, That the officers of this Association be, and they are hereby, appointed a committee to carry out the object and purposes of the resolutions passed at the Fifth Avenue Hotel meeting in reference to inviting the coopera- tion of other bodies and associations with this Association. On motion of Gen. Wetmore, Mr. William H. L. Barnes was elected Corresponding Secretary of this Association. On motion, Messrs. Low, Gould, and Bond were ap- pointed a Committee on Printing, with instructions to pro- vide such Books, Printed Blanks, &c., as they may deem necessary. Pev. Dr. Bellows, on behalf of the Sanitary Commission 17 tendered to this Association, hospital stores, garments, medicines, and such other articles as may conduce to the wants and comforts of the beneficiaries of this Association, the same to be furnished at any time at their depot on the requisition of the proper I'cpresentatives of this Association. "Whereupon, Eev. Dr. Vinton oifered the following pre- amble and resolution, which were unanimously adopted : Whereas, The Sanitary Commission, by their President, Eev. Dr. Bellows, has made offer to this Association of hospital stores, garments, medicines, and other useful and necessary articles, therefore JResolmd, That the thanks of this Association be, and they are hereby, tendered to the Sanitary Commission for their considerate offer, which is thankfully accepted. On motion, adjourned to meet at the Astor House on Friday, April 4, 1862, at 3^ o'clock p. m. William Bond, Secretary. 2 18 "NEW ENGLAND SOLDIERS' EELIEF ASSOCIA- TION." ADJOURNED MEETING. Friday, April ith, 1862. The Association met pursuant to adjournment, at lialf past tln'ee p. m., at room No. 41, Astor House. The Chairman and Vice-Chairman being absent, on mo- tion of Rev. Dr. Vinton, Gen. P. M. "Wetmore was unan- imously elected Cliairman ^^ro tempore. Tiie following members were present, viz. : Messrs. Hawkins, Pullcn, AVellington, Vinton, Wet- more, Barnes, Peabody, Gould, Burns, Howe, Low, Knight, Almy, Hitchcock, Bond. The minutes of the last meeting were read by the Corre- sponding Secretary. The Chairman suggested that he had observed a dis- crepancy between the minutes and the by-laws embodied in them as respected the title of this body. In the one it was described as a Committee, and in the other as an Associa- tion. He thought this the proper time to determine whether it was an Association or a Committee of an Association. After discussion by Pev. Dr. Vinton, Mr. Hawkins, and others, on motion of Pev. Dr. Vinton, the minutes were amended so as to read " Association," wherever the word " Committee" occurs. The minutes as amended were then unanimously ap- proved. On motion of Mr. Hawkins, the Corresponding Secre- tary was directed to inform all members of the Committee of their election, and to obtain information whether they intended to serve. 19 The Chairman directed the Secretary to read a com- munication received by the Association from George Bliss, jr., A. D. C, and Col. Commanding N. Y. Dejiot of Vol- unteers, which was read, as follows : Op'fice of Commandant of Depot ) OF Volunteers, ) New Yokk, April 4, 1862. Charles Gould, Esq., Vice-Chairman, d:c. : Dear Sir : I hog to inform yon that, on behalf of the State of New Yoi-k, I ain engaged in fitting up the southern por- tion of the Park Barracks on Broadway, as a temporary receiving hospital, for the sick and wounded volunteers arriving in this city. It is intended to provide at once one hundred beds, and to arrange so that as many more can be added at a few hours' notice, but the building is large enough to accommodate many more than this if needed. The Association of Physicians and Surgeons of New York and Brooklyn, (represented by Dr. Wood at the meeting at which your Committee was appointed,) will take medical charge of the patients. Li the same spirit which has led the State of New York to throw the Park Barracks open freely to the use of all regiments and soldiers arriving in this city, it is both my duty and my pleasure to state these facts to the Committee over which you preside, and to express the hope that they will find it consistent witli their views of duty and propriety, to cooperate in this effort to care for all sick and wounded volunteers. I may be allowed to add that the Park Barracks seem to me better adapted than any other building I know of, to answer the purpose your Committee have in view — the reception and care for a few hours of sick and wounded men. I need hardly add in behalf of the State, that I shall cordially cooperate with your Committee in laboring for a common end. My desire is to see one systematic and efficient organization at work, representing all the States whose sick and wounded men are likely to arrive here, and caring for all alike. Such accommodations as your Committee may desire in addi- tion to those now preparing, will be readily furnished you at the Park Barracks without expense ; or, if your Committee desire it, arrangements can easily be made for sharing the expense. 20 May I beg the flivor of an early answer in order that, if you wish it, your views may be consulted in the fitting up of the Bar- racks ? 1 am, sir, Your obedient servant, Geo. Bliss, jr., A. D. C, and Colonel Commanding N. Y. Depot of Volunteers. Whereupon, Rev. Dr. Vinton offered the following reso- lution, which was unanimously adopted : Hesolved, That this Association cordially reciprocates the oifer of Col. Bliss, A. D. C. and Col. Commanding N. Y. Depot of Yolunteers, to cooperate with this Association in the care of sick and wounded soldiers returning from the seat of war to their homes. Hesolved, That the Secretary inform Col. Bliss, A. D. C, &c., that the building occupied by the New England Sol- diers' Relief Association, 104 Broadway, is open at all hours for the admission of any disabled soldiers returning from the war. The following letter was then presented and read from Dr. John H. Griscom : 42 East 29th St., April 4, 1862. My dear Sir : Should the Committee of the Sons of New England desire any counsel in relation to the hygienic or medi- cal arrangements, contemplated for the reception and care of the sick and wounded soldiers m transitu through this city, it will afford me great pleasure to render any assistance in my power. The sick volunteers now in the New York Hospital, occupy some portion of my time at present, but I will gladly give any required attention in aid of the benevolent labors of your organi- zation. Very respectfully, Jno. H. Griscom. Chas. Gould, Esq. Whereupon, on motion of Col. Howe, it was Hesolved, That the thanks of this Association l)e, and they are hereby, tendered to Dr. Griscom for his humane 21 and patriotic offe]- of professional services, and tlie same are gratefully accepted, and that the Secretary be requested to notify Dr. Griseom of the action of this Association. Gen. Wettnore, on behalf of Dr. A. K. Gardner, having tendered his profesional services to this Association, it was, on motion of Rev. Dr. Yinton, Hesolved, That the thanks of this Association be and they are hereb}^, tendered to Dr. Gardner for his humane and patriotic offer of professional services, and the same are gratefully accepted, and that the Secretary be requested to notif}' Dr. Gardner of the action of this Association. The Chairman suggested that it was necessary to fill the blank in Section Eleven of the Plan of Organization, declar- ing what number should constitute a quorum ; and, after some discussion, on motion of liev. Dr. Vinton, it was re- solved that nine should be inserted in the said section, so that nine members of the Association should constitute a quorum thereof. The Chairman then announced the organization of the ^Association to be complete. Mr. Hawkins moved the appointment of a committee of three, to prepare a suitable book for the enrolling of the members of the Association, and preserving a record of their respective offerings in aid of the Association. Car- ried. The Chairman appointed as such committee Messrs. Hawkins, Vinton, and Knight. On motion of Mr. Knight, the Corresponding Secretary was directed to prepare and cause to be printed, in a com- pendious form, 1,000 copies of the Plan of Organization of the Association, together with a list of its officers, and a de- scription of the building occupied by the Association. On motion of Col. Howe, the State Agents were ap- pointed a committee to procure a suitable flag-staff and flag for the Association building, 194 Broadway. On motion of Dr. Vinton, the State Agents were ap- pointed a committee to procure suitable l)Ooks for recording the names, " ='-"' ">g^, (of whicl, he shall have bl , -f ?f ™«<='=''«i™ ™eet- Vfo/aeto, to have resiled hoffi'''''''\^''^" "^^ <'-»ed, w't^the Association shaU ],en 1 '/"^ ^^^ <^«»"ection The following lette, f '"™f *°™ard cease, eral of Rhode Want a Ten''' t""*,""' Mutant-Gen- --ed to commnnicato t^lt^ Lrdesh. ed^^ '^ State of Rhode Isl^^v^ &c ^ Adjutant Gexekal's O^ce *%...^arj/ Soldiers^ Belief 4. • • ™^'°'^"^^' ^^^^ ^i^''^^, 1862. j «.v»g support to ,.„„. or J;f ;[„,"'" "■"" "» other States, k He Avoidd be vervr pUA ;f , ' , part„«„t, the plans of tf^AsL-i^irte "'""™""^'^ '° "^ ^- I->,voryrespectfa„y,y„„„,,,;^^;;^_.^.^^_^^_ Wm. Bond, Esq. Assistant Adjutant-General. On the nomination of Qau w * fonney, the following gent^^lt""' "'°"''«' ''^ J»e regnlations of his depr.tn'nt "^ "" '=°'"-^'-' ->«> Oo . Howe announced that l,e I, , formation from the E.wcuti ! "/'"■'.''.«<=<'"■«' official in- «P-ssi„g their cordial spatZ ':"''? "' ^^''^'^ ^^''-d, ™"' this Association i„ CrrvW ^ •''"'■' *" ^°«P-*te poses. canying out its benerolent pur. Col. Howe announced t7„t i i , cation from His E.^celleeyG: 'a T^'™'' -»»■-""- gfft.facation at the organization J;, . ''""'' ^Pvessing his -fying his intention t°o pla" '^i""?."^''""^*'""' ^'^ -g to I.e used for the comfortable r "^'"^' "" '""^•"«»- and wounded soldiers throngl'l* 7™''-^'- "' *''« -'^t .-» His E.4l,en J/eorerir B ='/• '1 ''-^ '''"^ --'fy ;f"t. -I>o had desirS hta to Lo" J?'""' "' ^^^-t^ '■»« the objects of this orgSoT . ""™ ^^-c- State h,s thanks for their tho" "ht T' T °" '^«''''«' of the ness in making provision fori''.,"'^ ™"-'-ate kind- neeticut soldiers. He also -ll 7 ^"'' ^™"nded Con- to contribute person fy't itlrir™'"^' '" ^^ •■'"<'- «-->.» of one hundrecf dolllrs "''' "' '''« '^^-iation :f-c to~rde::iifr,:tr'! ^°'- -"-^-^ ■■» tlie building No IW RrlS "'" "'"'"'e fitting „,'? --eforred^toth-eclf:':::^,' -''-•. after dis'tSo, On n,otion of Mr. Ivnio-ht 17 ^°'^'" '° determine ■^^'a^t, It was 31 Voted, That the Finance Committee be authorized and requested to perfect the details connected witli the lease of the premises No. 19i Broadway. Mr. Bridgham, on behalf of the Sanitary Commission, made some remarks in reference to the matters referred to in the letter of Kev. Dr. Bellows, previously read. Whereupon, on motion, it was Resolved, That the General Superintendent, Col. Frank E. Howe, with Messrs. Almy and Hawkins, State Agents, be appointed a committee to confer with the Sanitary Com- mission in regard to the inquiries and suggestions contained in the communication of Rev. Dr. Bellows, President, &c., and to determine the action of this Association in relation thereto. Rev. Mr. Henry being called upon, addressed the meet- ing, and made some interesting statements regarding the hospital at Annapolis, and also gave the benefit of his ob- servation and experience with soldiers, in furtherance of the general purposes of this Association. On motion, adjourned to meet at No. 194 Broadway, on Tuesday, April 15, at 7^ p. m. William Bond, Secretary. 32 " NEW EIS'GLAND SOLDIERS' EELIEF ASSOCIA- TION." ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION. Tuesdai/, April 15, 18G2. Pursuant to adjonrnnient, the Association met at the Association Building, No. lOi Broadway. Present, Messrs. Hawkins, Bonnet, PULLEN, AVellington, IIOPPIN, Gould, Fogg, Peabody, Paine, Low, Almy, Bridgham, Perkins. Hitchcock, Burns, Howe, Knight, Wetmore, Osgood, The Chairman and Vice-Chairman being absent, the meeting was called to order, at half-past 7 o'clock, by Gen. P. M. Wetmore, upon whose nomination, Judge Bonney was called to the Chair. The minutes of the last preceding meeting were read and approved. The Treasurer of the Association, Mr. Low, from the Finance Committee, made a verbal report, that the Com- mittee has met with mai'ked and gratifying success in their labors; that, although the printed subscription lists were only ready lor use on Friday night last, yet the lists hand- ed in to-night show subscriptions to the amount of $2,455; and the Committee has no doubt of obtaining, without any difficulty, the whole amount tliat may be I'equired. The report was accepted, and received M'itli acclama- tion. The Yice-Chairman, Mr. Gould, having entered, took the chair at the request of Judge Bonney. 33 Kev. Dr. Ilitclicock, from the Cominitteo appointed at the hist meeting to arrange a plan of cooperation with the proposed Auxiliary Association of Women, reported : That the Committee had succeeded in securing the co- operation of thirty ladies, under the following arrangement : "THE WOMEN'S AUXILIARY COMMITTEE OF THE NEW ENGLAND SOLDIERS' RELIEF ASSOCIATION," Is divided into live weekly committees, and they are expected to hold themselves in readiness to attend at the Association Building, Ko. 194 Broadway, during their re- spective weeks, upon due notice being given. For the Week ending A2)ril 24. Mrs. John Paine, No. 140 Fifth Avenue. Miss Jane S. Woolsey, No. 8 Brevoort Place. Mrs. K. D. Hitchcock, No. 149 East Twelfth Street. Mrs. H. B. Smith, No. 34 East Twenty-fifth Street. Mrs. Dr. Gurdon Buck, No. 121 Tenth Street. Mrs. Geoege S. Robbins, No. 39 East Twenty-third St. For the Week ending May 1. Mrs. Samuel Osgood, No. 154 West Eleventh Street. Mrs. G. WiNTHROP Gray, No. 32 Washington Square. Mrs. J. W. Post, No. 79 West Tenth Street. Mrs. A. Brookes, No. 82 West Thirty-first Street. Mrs. A. C. Richards, Fort Washington. Mrs. W. G. Sterling, No. 32 West Thirty-third Street. For the Week ending May 8. Mrs. Charles Gould, No. 5 East Twenty-sixth Street. Mrs. Andrew Wesson, Madison Av. cor. Fortieth St. Miss GiLMAN, No. 74 East Twenty -seventh Street. Miss McCurdy, No. 10 East Fourteenth Street. Mrs. M. O. Egberts, No. 118 Fifth Avenue. Miss Annie Potts, No. 27 Fifth Avenue. 3 34 ""'^'^'-'-^Veel ending May I, *-G.K.3...,s,,,,:j^-^,T-"0-,„-,, street -■o"»s and S.„.geo,;., lua e'e^.T ""=,^^™"™'»ee of P,,^. Plensm-e U>ei. a,,p,.„v.^, „ .j^;''''';"' •■'"d expressed wul '"% its excellent ven.ij^^o" ""■»'-' "'"' ™«'-^ P-*'c»- ^- he ,,as -porttd ro^'foetitT;"';''^ «".-intende„t '■^=«Iytoooope,.aewt t i r'"-".''' "'^' "'«' body! B"olc has given di.eetio, ^ fo ' o ' ""'' '"^''^ ' "■'■"Dr. ;P««.ons,. also tl.at D, B, d" ," '""^'^^ ''°'' ^"'-gieal °"";°" a case of n,edici„es ' '^""'*"'^ "' "'is Asso- ^" *!"s connection tl,o fMi • ' " '""°'""? "ote from Dr. Bud. ' 35 was presented, and ordered, with the accompanying paper, to be entered on the minntes : "New York, AprU U, 1862. "Wji. M. Evarts, Esq., Chairman N. E. S. Relief Association : " E LAiJ Sir : I beg leave to inclose herewith an extract from the proceedings of the N. York Surgical Aid Association, which you will please submit to the New England Soldiers' Eelief Association. Hoping that our proposition may result in the harmonious coopera- tion of both Associations, " I remain, very respectfully and truly, yours, &c., " GuRDON Buck, " Chairman Ex. Com., d-c, 121 T'enth si." " At a meeting of the New York Surgical Aid Association's Executive Committee, held on the 10th April, 18G2, a communica- tion from the New England Soldiers' Eelief Association was sub- mitted and read. Thereupon it was " Resolved, That though this Association deem it inexpedient, and respectfully decline to send representatives from their own body to be members of the Permanent Committee of the New England Soldiers' Eelief Association, they are desirous, and hereby ofler to render all necessary professional services to the sick and wounded soldiers under the jurisdiction of the New England Association, provided arrangements mutually satisfactory can be made for accom- plishing the object. " Resolved, That Doctors Buck and Stone be appointed a Com- mittee of Conference, to communicate the above resolution, and ""ith power to carry its provisions into effect. " GuRDON Blxk, M. D., " Chairman Exec. Committee, " Chas. K. BRroDON, M. D., " Sec. Exec. Committee." Col. Howe reported further tliat he had received from Dr. E.. S. Satterlee, Assistant Medical Purvej'or's office, New York, the following invoice of Hospital Bedding, &c.y and the donation of sundry articles from several generous friends : 36 Invoice of Hosjntal Bedding, d'c, furnished to Col. Frank E. Hoioe, Superintendent Soldiers^ Relief Association : "New YoEii, Ajyril 0, 186 BOOKS. r\ "Army Med. Pdrvkyor's Office 18 No Hospital Kegisters, .... 1 BEDDING, ETC. Bedsteads, iron, ..... 150 Bed sacks, 150 Blankets, woollen, 150 Coverlets, . . . . . 150 Pillow Cases, • . . . . 300 " Ticks, 150 Sheets, muslin, ..... 300 Towels, 100 Cups, tin, ...... 24 Pots, Coffee and Tea, . . . 12 Litters, Hand, ..... 4 Chair Close Stool, . . . .' 1 Boxes, Packing, ..... 1 E. I. Satteelee, Purveyor and Sec. And also from the United States Sanitaiy Commission the following list of articles : 33 Quilts. 30 Pair Drawers. 50 Woollen Shirts. 25 Pair Slippers. 50 Pair Woollen Socks. 100 Pillows. 30 Shirts. 30 Cushions for wounded. 150 Towels. 16 Jars Currant Jelly. 1 box containing a supply of Lint, Bandages, Adhesive Plaster, old Cotton and Linen, and other appliances for the wounded. The following letters were presented, and ordered to be placed on the minntes : 37 " Office of Asst. Com. Gen. Subsistence, ) " New York, April 14, 1862. \ "Charles Gould, Esq., " Vice- Chairman ISF. E. S. Relief Association : Sir : In response to your letter of tlie 8th inst., asking the co- operation of the Subsistence Department, I am directed to cooperate with the Association so far as to furnish subsistence to the sick and wounded sokliers. " Very respectfully, your obedient servant, « A. B. Eaton, Lt.-Col and A. C. G. S." " New York, April 9, 1862. " Dear Sir : I have received your favor of to-day, informing me that I had been elected a member of the New England Soldiers' Relief Association. *' I beg through you to thank the Association for the honor con- ferred upon me. Heartily sympathizing in the cause the Associa- tion has in charge, and myself engaged in a similar work, I shall not fail to do all in my power to promote that cause. " Your obedient servant, "George Bliss, jr. Sec. N. E. 8. Relief Association.'''' On motion of Mr. Paine, seconded by Col. Howe, Dr. Eleazer Parmly, a native of Vermont, was unani- mously elected a member of tliis Association. Mr. Hawkins, from the Committee appointed for that purpose, reported : That they had caused to be made the following books : 1st. Register. 2d. Index. 3d. Visitors' Book, and now exhibit these books to the Association. That this splendid set of books was made to order ac- cording to the express directions of the Committee, by the well-known firm of stationers, Messrs. Francis & Loutrel, and that those gentlemen, with great kindness and gener- osity, had sent in their bill receipted, accompanied l)y the foUowino: letter : 38 . /'^^- S:h.. Please doTs'th!? ^^'^^^^ ^^ ^- '^^ ^^^^V/ -^..oc With respect, yours truly, WJiereujDon, "J^iJANcis & Loutkel." On motion of Mr P«- »nam,„o„sl,. ' '^'"^. '-^conded bj- Col. Howe, it was Jiesolued, That f?,„ *i , *:J- We.,, .endrJt'Mel'" ;? '^^-"■■-•«'> ^«. »d Uie„ very generous, accentabr i "'" -^^ ^«'"-e', tor '-ndsoi/ird tcel;: ttoT ' r T''''^' '"« *« ver, ^^lereupon, -^^^cteugtic liberalifcj. On motion o'fJutWPe^hor]. ^twas - ''^°^^'«^^^^^^^^d by Haj. Pollen 'sJ"i»piofessional services: ' Truly yours, mere„p„„, "''■ '''■ ''™'="^' ^^° Sixth Avenue,. On motion of M.- P^ ^-^«^<.,Tbat';,fe°trc'«tl>/'--^^r'''-"''.''- t'ns Association be, and 39 they are hereby, tendered to Dr. Edward W. Lambert, for his humane and patriotic offer of professional services, and the same are gratefully accepted ; and that the Secretary be requested to notify Dr. Lambert of the action of this Association. The Secretary, Dr. Maurice Perkins, stated to the meet- ing tliat he has continual calls from physicians heartily of- fering their services to this Association, and also from the two years' students in the College of Physicians and Sur- geons, who are willing to spend day and night in rendering professional aid whenever it may be required. (3n motion of Judge Peabody, seconded by Mr. Haw- kins, Mr, Ilosea Ballon Perkins, a native of New Hampshire, was unanimously elected a member of this Association. Mr. Hawkins made a statement in reference to the di- mensions and capacit}^ of the Association Building, as fol- lows : The house consists of four commodious floors, contain- ing 16,000 square feet of space. The lower floor is divided into a committee-room and reception-room, the next two floors for dormitories, and the upper floor for kitchen, stor- age, and janitor's quarters. Col. Howe stated that he would be able to procure the services of a nurse, assistant nurse, and janitor, whom he believed to be more than ordinarily qualified to fulfil the duties of an establishment like this one; and that their en- tire services could be had at the rate of $600 per annum for all, and desired to know the pleasure of the Associa- tion. Whereupon, On motion of Judge Peabody, seconded by Mr. Paine, the whole matter was referred to Colonel Howe, Supt., with full authority to engage the persons referred to, at the rate of $600 per year, and to take whatever action in the matter may seem advisable to him. Some remarks highly eulogistic of the taste, skill, and energy, displayed by Colonel Howe in getting the Associ- 40 ation Building ready for occupancy, etc., were made by General AVetniore, upon whose motion, seconded hy Judge Feabody, it Avas Ordered, That the Secretary enter upon the minutes our unanimous and warm appreciation of the zeal, public spirit, taste, judgment, and devotion to duty so highl}^ dis- played by Colonel Howe, the superintendent, in fitting up and adapting to its uses this building, and of the very efficient manner in which he discharges the varied and onerous duties incident to his position as superintendent. On motion of Colonel Howe, a recess Avas taken to in- spect the building. After a thorough inspection of the establishment, the gentlemen present returned to the committee-room, where they found prepared a handsome collation, which was pre- sided over by Charles Gould, Esq., supported by Judge Bonney. After the cloth was removed, the Chairman proposed the health of Colonel Howe, our Superintendent. Which was responded to by Colonel Howe, M'ho gave a history of the commencement, jirogress, and completion of the present undertaking. Eloquent and appropriate speeches were also oiFered by the following gentlemen, who were called on to speak in the name of their respective States: Rev. Dr. Hitchcock, for Maine. Judge Bonney, " New Hampshire. Dr. Parmly, " Vermont. Rev. Dr. Osgood, " Massachusetts. Mr. Hoppin, " Rhode Island. Gen. Wetmore, " Connecticut. Dr. Osgood also spoke in eulogy of New York, as did Judge Peabody. Mr. Low and others followed. Colonel Howe, in a very stirring and impressive speech, introduced Mr. R. G. Moulton, of New York, who was residing in Manchester, England, at the time of the attack 41 upon Fort Sumter, and M-ho was the prime mover and originator of the patriotic donation of a complete battery of AVhitwortli's rifled cannon by b)yal American citizens in Enghind and France, who took that method of testifying their devotion to their country's flag. In the course of his remarks. Colonel Howe took occa- sion to state, that the Government had never yet made an acknowledgment of this patriotic gift, but on the contrary that Mr. Cameron, who was then Secretary of War, refused to have any thing to do with the guns, and itM^as with great difliculty that the War Department was finally induced to accept them ; and that they had never been put into ser- vice until the facts were brouglit to tlie knowledge of the President, Secretary Stanton, and General McClellan, the latter of whom immediately ordered them to be put into service in the attack upon Yorktow^n, and tliere they are now. In conclusion. Colonel Ilowe hoped that tliis Association would hail the opportunity of being the first to recognize the patriotism, liberality, and devotion of Mr. Moulton and his associates abroad, and off"ered the following reso- lution : Hesolved, That the Xew England Soldiers' Relief Asso- ciation, in behalf of the different States here represented, present their heartfelt thanks to R. G. Moulton, Esq., and his compatriots in England and France, for their generous donation to our common country, and for their eti:orts in its belialf on distant shores. Judge Bonney, alluding in appropriate terms to the character of Mr. Moulton as a successful merchant at home and a patriotic American abroad, begged leave to second t)ie resolution. General AYetmore asked leave also to second tlie reso- lution. He was a member of the Union Defence Com- mittee, and had had somewhat to do in respect to these guns, but until now had never heard the full history of the case. That Committee was informed that some valuable ffuns 42 ■"d'.ced to take ti.eso ^„n b^ tt P *■" """ ""'^' «'«■« matter, and tJiey were sent tr Committee nrj^ed the h- been stated, are ranged , 17, ^yf;!'' ^^ "°"-' ^ , The resolntion was then ,"""'■" f'«'»"<'efi. "'■■ee ti.nes three for " on "o. ' '"T'"'?' "'°'"«'. -i". ^'■- Monlton ;„ '^'°"'ers abroad." detailed th:'t;":o:xTi-t;ftr'--'»^'--P3ee,,, »™tof tlie g„„s,.,„,, tte'l " ," ''"'■'■■''•■'^« •■'"d ship- overcome before thev o < tff""' "'""'' "-■>' ''-d tl, the face of the Queen's '!,^ " "'" °*' "'« """"try i.; ;-« - -^'-.; bntMr c ::;.:;,T:, ^'-^''"^'"^-'"-'-^ be son,e sort of a g„„ spec, ul,^" , T "'"" "''■" '' '""«' 'o being n,i.xed npN.ith'a,: ' '°"^ f"^,,: -."■- -« -"erse JJiscluimino- for I ' i • ^^nicl. me,utfor,vInat'tl,eyco™ide!.el"'' °"'"P«"-'<"s abroad, any =o»el„ded amidst lo.^d "J:,'; ^^"■"' ^'"^^Mr. Mo;it„', <^n motion it was " ^^^^^^^<^< That Messrs. Howe Po be a committee to transmit tC . '•^' '""'^ Wetmore ^^:- Moulton and our fnC t ^^'T'T J'"" i^--^»' ^o .'-"ed in the patriotic don'tion f'"' '"' ^^•''^^^^' -^^o ^•^.?J^t]y before the pnblic ' '"^ '' ^^^^^^^ ^^^ matter Colonel Howe broiip-ht ^^ ^i "- 'kindness and atS a'^fc:,"'- "^ ,"- Association '»o-l.y adopted '"""^^ '■^^°''"'--'. -''ich was nnani- Remlved, That the thanks of tl,- i Oolonel John H. Aln.y for , ,° , 1 "^'^'*o<='"tion are due to -'diers, who, not befong j' to'"';' "f™""" *o -ot.nded ' " '" "'0 State of wJiicl, he is 43 jii^ent, had no claim upon his official attention ; and to Dexter A. Hawkins, Esq., for his valuable cooperation with the Superintendent in the general work of the Association. Adjourned to meet at the call of the Secretary. Maurice Perkins, Secretary, 44 " NEW ENGLAND SOLDIEKS' EELIEF ASSOCIA- TION." SPECIAL MEETING- OF THE ASSOCIATION. New York, Tuesday, April 22, 1862. The Association met tliis day pursuant to notice, at the Association Building, No. 194 Broadway. Present, Messrs, Andrews, Bonney, Bond, BuKNS, Gould, Hawkins, HoppiN, Howe, Knight, Low, McCuEDY, Paine, Peabody, Peekins, Pullen, Wetmoee. The Chairman and Yice-Chairman being absent, the meeting was called to order at half-past 4 o'clock p. m., by General Wetmore, on whose motion John Paine, Esq., was called to the chair. The minutes of the last preceding meeting were read and approved. The Chairman stated the object for which the meeting had been called, which was to consider the propriety of taking certain measures for increasing the funds of the As- sociation beyond the amount at lirst suggested. Mr. Gould, the V^ice-Chairman, having arrived, at the request of Mr. Paine, took the chair, and made further statements in reference to the object of the meeting. Col. Howe, Superintendent, made a statement of the expenses of the Association thus far, which amounted to $1,290, and covered all the bills for arranging the building, including plumbing, gas litting, carpenters' work, &c. Col. Howe then verbally reported upon the general af- 45 fairs of the Association since the last meeting, and an in- formal discussion was had in relation thereto. Col. Howe then read the following letter : "New York, April 7, 1862. "CoL. Frank E. Howe, No. 194 Broadway: " Dear Sir: To the New England Association for the Eelief of Sick and Disabled Soldiers returning from the battle-field, I ofl^'er most freely, whenever called uj^on, my services as surgeon. "J. S. KiLBOURNE, M. D., No. 126 Franklin st." And stated, that he had been requested by Dr. Alfred Underhill to otfer his professional services to the Associa- tion. And also that Mr. Charles A. Stetson, of the Astor House, had desired him to say, that the professional services of Dr. Swan were at the disposal of the Association, when- ever required. He had also received the following letter from Colonel Eaton : " Office of Asst. Com. Gen. of Subsistence, ) " New York, April 16, 1862. \ "Col. Frank E. Howe, SujjL of N. E. S. E. Assoc, 194 Broad- waij, JY. Y. : " Please, when you subsist sick and wounded soldiers on rations supplied by this Department, have the period during which they shall have been so subsisted endorsed on their papers, furlough, or discharge, thus : "Subsisted at 194 Broadway, New York, from . . to . . inclusive. "For Subsistence Department, U. S. A., "By . . . .," and let the fact that such endorsement has been made, be noted on your book of records opposite each name. " Very respectfully, your obedient servant, "A. B. Eaton, Lt.-Col. and A. C. G. S." Col. Howe also stated that he had received from Dr. Yinton an account of his mission to Washington, but said that he should prefer to await a report from Dr. Yinton, personally, when he should be present with the Associa- tion. 46 " State of Vebmont Fv^ "WauAM Bono, Esq 9,. '/"^™"^^«--V.-n7, Is62. -L>EAR Sir : J J^g^^g ^j ^ copy of t,,e .Mi„„t,, „f ,hf 'r'' '°.'"='""'"J«lge the receipt of New England Soldier.. Eel ef..*'"''"'"™ ^■'" P"ceeding. 7tte Hite note .terewit,,, int^fr;:;:"'' f ^'" ^■-^-' ^^^ Member of the Assoei.,tion, ft Tin, f T""" ^^ ^° """"'ary -c an Association, and I rctl ; ty ^ ""t "^ ^^ J«-^ 'o 'I have read tie 'Mi„„tes. Ill ^ "^ """'''-'' f"-- "• ^™; Noting ,., „,„,„,, ii on ' „fr ;"'"■"' ^°' ^-"«- W vear, more !„„„,,„, h„n,a„it J! ' I '""= ""^ P«^' "-ent- "<■ 't.s Association for the r fef "7 ^T " '■°™'"'<"' """ efforts w o7:™;rr'°" -p »^ c ..itr-r ^""^™™ -"-- ;i SnTu itTn^^ r "'"^ '^-' --? Association mini,t»,. , „ ' '° "'»"■ ''""r of s,,fl;,,;„ '' ..n , ,™'^*"'"Iieir relief ' ™™'">S-, your °" Wialf of the State of V A-ociation for their thonghtf^fch™™'' ,' "'"™ "'»"'^« 'o yonr v.3,on for , he sick and »td 'g :?;;"""' '" -■"■"= P- '; "'^"- '■™<^^- Vermont ,vill be '» '"'"'" %'^ ' '-etarnine A-ocation in the pr„n,„ti„„ „ i,'^=,^^*^ '° cooperate ,vith y„„f ---^..%.«,ard;:ot:::ct^^^^ "FREDERICK HOLBROOK." "State OP Maine, Executive n ^'^Wm Bon., Esq, Sec, rf-/""' ^'^'^^^^' ^^-'^ ^8, iserj 'I thank the Association furlhe '^'^^^^^«««-ation. ^^««'^^' you to assure the thou") /f , ?' ^' ^^« ^'«^^ ^e, and I --pose it, that I will glad elt^i""^ ,^"--e gentle. "I' ; -y power, and that Vine J, et 7' n ^'^"^ ^^ ^^ - -a/be y tru'y, your obedient servant, "Israel Washburn, jr." 47 The Secretary also presented a letter from Mr, R. II. McCiirdy, acknowledgiiii^ his election as a member of the Association. Mr. McCurdy, who was present, stated his reasons for declining to serve on the Finance Connnittee, and repeated his request to be excused. AVhereupon, on motion of Mr. Paine, the declination of Mr. McCurdy was accepted; and On motion of Mr. Paine, seconded by Mr. McCnrdy, the question being put by Judge Peabody, Charles Gould, Esq., was elected to fill the vacancy in the Finance Connnittee, caused by the resignation of Mr. McCurdy. On motion, it was Resolved^ That the thanks of this Association be, and tliey are hereby, tendered to Doctors Kilbourne, Underhill, Swan, and Smith, respectively, for their humane and patriotic offers of professional aid, and the same are grate- fully accepted ; and that the Secretary be requested to notify those gentlemen severally of the action of this Asso- ciation. The Yice-Chairman then resumed the subject in refer- ence to which this meeting had been called. After an interchange of opinions, in which Messrs. Pea- body, Wetmore, Gould, Paine, Low, Burns, and Howe, par- ticipated, it was decided to postpone the consideration of the subject nntil the next meeting. On motion of General AV^etmore, seconded by Colonel Howe, it was Resolved^ That the State Agent for Connecticut in this city, be invited to make use of such accommodations in this building as he may desire to avail himself of, for the purpose of transacting the business of his agency. On motion, adjourned. William Bond, Secretary. 48 "NEW ENGLAND SOLDIERS' EELIEF ASSOCIA- TION." SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION. New York, A2)rll 30, 1862. Pursuant to notice, the Association met at the Associa- tion Building, No. ] 94 Broadway, and "was called to order at half-past seven o'clock p. m,, by Mr. Gonld, Vice-Ohair- man. Present, Messrs. Hawkins, Bond, Low, Hitchcock, Perkins, Knight, BoNNEY, Bridgham, HOPPIN, Peabody, Parmly, Almy, PULLEN, Howe, Wetmore Paine, Wellington, Osgood. Gould, The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Colonel Howe, the Superintendent, being called upon, reported verbally to the Association in relation to various matters of interest. He stated that during the preceding two weeks Hfty-two soldiers had been received and comfortably provided for at the Association Building, and that they belonged to the following States respectively, viz. : Maine, . . . . New York, . . 8 Vermont, . . . 1 New Jersey, 8 Massachusetts, . . 18 Pennsylvania, . 2 Rhode Island, . . 4 Missouri, . . . 2 Connecticut, . 3 — 52 Also, that within the same time, one hnndred and twenty-eight visitors have visited the Association Building 49 and registered their names in the visitors' book, leaving unsolicited donations in money, to be used for the general purposes of tlie Association, amounting to a little over four hundred dollars, besides contributions of many useful ar- ticles. He also stated that the Ladies' Committee for the pre- ceding two weeks had, in addition to their incessant labors and untiring care at the Association Building, contributed largely in money and articles of necessity for the use of the Association, and in tliis connection submitted the following Report : Report of the Ladies' Committee, from April 25Tn, 1862. Ar fides Purchased for the JY. E. S. Helief Association. Stewart & Co. — Bill of Sundries, $G 20 Haydock — Crockery, . 8 00 1 Bottle Sherry, 75 Dress for Soldier's Wife, . 1 25 Stockings, .... 50 10 yards Towelling and 2 Rollers, . 2 00 Tacks, Nails, Mucilage, and Ink, 36 Hagerty — Bill for Crockery, 6 00 J. S. Lane — Blue Cambric, 6 60 Windle — Refrigerator, &c.. . 18 03 Casey — Tea Boiler, 6 00 Griffin & Titus — Crockery, 3 19 Evans — Crockery, . 2 88 Windle— Rollers, . 1 80 Smith c% Sons — Stoneware, 3 66 Provisions, .... . 6 69 Dust-pan and Alcohol Feeder, 50 Windle — Sundry articles, . 14 35 In payment of the above, cash contributed as a donation to the N. E. S. R. Assoc. : By Miss Woolsey, $14 20 " Mrs. G. W. Gray, 50 00 " Mrs, S. Osgood, 25 16 $89 36 $89 36 50 Donations. 1 box Clothing, from Seventh Presbyterian Church. 3 doz. Combs and Brushes, from Howard, Sanger & Co. Labels, from Francis & Loutrel. 2 Jars Jelly, from Mrs. J. Wall. Stranger, to Mrs. Sterling, $3. 1 Bottle Sherry Wine, from Mrs. Russell. Cakes, Oranges, and Cocoa, from children of Mrs. Parkin. Grape Jelly, Old Linen, from Mrs. Gould. Box of Bandages and Lint, from Mrs. Gen. Tyler. Drinking Cups and Spoons, from Norwalk Lock Co. 3 doz. Plated Spoons, from Hiram Young, 20 John st. 1 Eight- day Brass Clock, from George B. Owen, 25 John st. •Angelina Post, in behalf of the Committee. April 29, 1862. He also submitted to the meeting the following sugges- tions uiade by Mrs. Post, in writing, on behalf of the Ladies' Auxiliary Committee : " The ladies of the Second Committee,, being entirely satisfied of the necessity of having an experienced and judicious Matron to take tlie general superintendence of the Soldiers' Home, are much gratified that Mr. Howe has obtained a person with high testi- monials, who seems in every way qualified to undertake the arduous duties of this establishment. " In their opinion, it will be necessary that she should have the charge of all the supplies, the care of the house linen and clothing of the establishment ; to use her discretion in giving the latter to such patients as require garments ; to have charge of all the deli- cacies that may be sent for the use of the sick ; and to keep an ac- count of all donations received, to report weekly ; to make, her- self, any kind of nourishment required for the invalids unable to take the meals furnished for the convalescent ; and to administer in every way to the needs and comfort of the inmates of this establish- ment. " She is also to see that order and cleanliness is everywhere preserved throughout the premises ; to see that the food generally is properly prepared, and with proper liberality in regard to the supplies, to avoid, as far as possible, any unnecessary waste. 51 " As far as the observation of the ladies in so short- a time has resulted, they are of opinion that the women now employed, or who may hereafter be employed by the Assoeiation, should act under the instructions of the Matron. If, after a fair trial, they are found to be unequal to their duties, justice to the Matron will require their discharge. " In regard to the washing, some arrangement with a laundry by the month would seem to be the best arrangement. The wash- ing will be of the plainest description, requiring no starch, but the bedding should be returned thoroughly clean and well aired ; the Matron to see that the returns are correct. " In regard to the supplies of butcher's meat, an account with some butcher should be kei:>t, whereby, in case of an emergency (the absence of Col. Howe or the gentlemen of the Committee) she could obtain what might be requisite, so as to have it prepared in due season. The men who can eat, require a good meal of fresh provi- sions, not government, rations, which cannot be prepared in time for those Avho are to be forwarded immediately. " These suggestions are respectfully submitted by " Mrs. Post, " In behalf of the Ladies of (he Committee. ''April 2dt}i, 1862." And stated that, agreeing witli tlie Ladies' Committee as to the importance of having a Matron in constant attend- ance at the Association Building, he had, with the advice and appi'oval of the "Women's Auxiliary Committee," en- gaged Mrs. M. Squire to till tliat position ; and thereu]"»on read several letters reconnnending Mrs. Squire, and endors- ing lier peculiar fitness and capacity for such a situation. Colonel Howe tlien made a statement in relation to the arrival of one hundred and fifty wounded soldiers on the steamer Cossack and their passage tlirough the city, speci- fying the attentions shown to them on behalf of this Asso- ciation by Colonel Almy and himself, and expressing the decided conviction arrived at by the several State Agents that it is wrong and inexpedient to endeavor to hurry wounded soldiers through New York immediately on their arrival. He also called to the attention of the Associationtho fact 52 that Col. Tompkins, A. Q. M. General, bad appointed Mr. Thos. W. Johnson as an assistant to cooperate Avith the several State Agents in receiving and providing for the sick and wounded soldiers who shall arrive in this city; and, after expressing his pleasure at the appointment, and his gratification that a person possessing the ability and quali- fications of Mr. Johnson had been designated for the posi- tion, he submitted the following correspondence connected with Mr. Johnson's appointment: " AssT. Qr. M. General's Office, ) " New York, April 2oth, 1862. ) " Sir : I hereby appoint you an assistant of this Department to look after and provide for the wants of the sick and wounded men who may arrive here from time to time, from the several army corps operating in the tield. " In the discharge of this duty, you are expected to use every pos- sible exertion to provide in the most prompt and efficient manner for the wants, in the way of transportation or shelter, of all such persons of the above description as may arrive here and stand in need of assistance. " You will confer with Col. Bliss, at No. 5 Walker street. Aide-de- camp to (lov. Morgan, Col. F. E. Howe, No. 194 Broadway, Asst. Q. M. General of the State of Massachusetts and Agent for the State of Vermont, and Col. J. H. Ahny, Asst. Q. M. General of the State of Connecticut, in relation to the duties with which you are charged, so far as relates to the men who belong to the respective States whicli they represent. " It is expected that you v.ill visit each vessel in the Government service which may arrive here with sick and wounded men on board belonging to the army, make a list of all such persons, designating those who may be able to travel by the ordinary modes of convey- ance, and who Avish to return to their homes, as of the first class, and such as may be unable to travel, and require medical treatment, as the second class, and state the respective places of destination of all those described as the first class. " In all your duties you are expected and strictly enjoined to leave nothing undone which it may be in your power to do to alleviate the sufferings of those who may be so unfortunate as to require your attention and care. " You are required to report at this office at least once a day, and 53 as much oftener as the nature of your duties will admit, and to make weekly reports in writing of all your transactions during- the Aveek, and to keep a record of service in a book which will be fur- nished you for the purpose. " I am, Sir, very respectfully, your ob't servant, " D. D. Tompkins, Ass/. Qr. M. General. "Mn. Thos. W. Johnson, New Yorh." " AssT. Qm.-Gen'ls Office, " New York, April 29th, 1862. "Col. Frank E. Howe, Assf. Qin.-Genl. State of Mass., dr. : " Dear Sir : I herewith hand you a copy of instructions which I have received from the head of this Department, Col. D. D. Tomp- kins, Asst. Qm.-Gen'l. U. S., relative to the reception and care of the sick and wounded soldiers arriving at this point from the vari- ous departments of the army in the field, on the way to their re- spective homes. " In carrying out these instructions, it becomes my duty, as it will be my pleasure, to confer and cooperate with the several State agencies and Eelief Associations having in view the most ample provision for the reception, comfort, and kindly treatment of these returned sick and wounded ' Children of the Republic' " It is not the purpose of the agency established by the Govern- ment in this connection to subvert, but rather to cooperate in every practicable way with the patriotic Relief Associations of the city and the organizations of the several States represented here by local agencies, which were early prompted, and have been brought into existence by the highest considerations of humanity, and which have already accomplished so much good. But recognizing this as a legitimate duty of the Government, and fearing that an entire miscellaneons effort might fail in the full realization of the end which we all desire, this farther provision has been deemed ad- visable. " The great number of invalid soldiers which the approaching sickly season must throw upon our hands, together with the un- avoidable casualties of the terrible conflict now near at hand, will require the most untiring and hearty zeal and cooperation of all the means and agencies which have already or may hereafter be devised for the proper reception and care of the brave unfortunate men who may at any moment be precipitated upon us. Let no effort, there- 54 fore, be relaxed to make ample provision for any and every emer- gency. " I would beg leave to suggest tbe propriety of hereafter detain- ing the returning invalid soldiers 'as they arrive in this city, long enough to properly cleanse them from the accumulation of filth unavoidable to a lengthy sea voyage, and to provide tliem with a change of clean underclothing, at least, which is so essential to their health and comfort, and that they may carry with them to their homes the evidence of the care and attention they received while passing through New York. '• Very respectfully, your obedient servant, " Thomas W. Johnson, AssL to Qr. M. Bept^ «' New York, Afvil 30, 1862. " TuoMAS W. Johnson, Esq., AssL to Quarterinasfer'' s Dept. : " Dear Sir: We wish to acknowledge your favor of April 29th, accompanied by a copy of your instructions received from the head of the Quartermaster's Department located in this city. " We are happy to know, that Government duly appreciates the importance of cooperating with the several States in their efforts to alleviate the sufferings and add to the comforts of those brave men who have so nobly fallen on the battle-field, and who are daily ar- riving here in a helpless and destitute condition. " It will be our pleasure to confer with you in reference to the best modes of carrying out the objects proposed, and we shall be at all times happy to meet you and labor for a common end. "Respectfully, yours, " Frank E. Howe, "J. H. Almy." After the foregoing correspontlence had been read, Gen. Wetmore offered the following resolutions, wliicli were nnanimonsly adopted : iLcsoh'ed, That this Association appi'eciates and gi-ate- fuUy acknowledges the courtesy and Iiigh sense of duty and patriotic devotion sliown by Col. Tompkins, Asst. Quarter- master-General. U. S. A., in the appointment of a special agent of that Department to unite with the executive officers of this Association, in assisting to forward to their 55 homes, with conitbrt and despatch, sick and wounded sol- diers who may arrive in this city. Resolved^ That a copy of the foregoing resolution he transmitted to the Secretary of War and to Col. Tompkins. The following communication from Gov. Andrew was read and ordered to be recorded with the minutes : " COMMONWKALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, EXECUTIVE) Depaktjient, Boston, April 20, 1802. ) " William H. I.. Barnes, Esq., Cor. Sec. N. E. S. R. A., New York : " Sir : I have had the pleasure to receive a pamphlet copy of the minutes of the organization and proceedings of your Association, and also to receive information that it has conferred upon me the honor of an election to its memhership. " I pray you to convey to the Association my sincere thanks for allowing me the privilege of heing united with its members, with ever so slight an opportunity of sharing in a work so humane, so useful, and so worthy. I am sure that in many Massachusetts homes, the kindness experienced by our soldiers in the city of New York will never be forgotten. " I am, with sincere good wishes and much respect, " Your obliged and obedient servant, " John A. Andrew." Attention was called by Mr. Paine to the fact that no formal recognition had been made by this Association, of the offer of professional services made by the New York Surgical Aid Association. Whereupon, Tlie following resolution was offered by Mr. Gould, and unanimously adopted : Iiesolved, That the thanks of this Association be, and they are hereby, tendered to the "XewlTork Surgical Aid Asso- ciation," for their humane and patriotic offer of professional services, and the same are gratefully accepted ; and that the Secretary'' be requested to notify them of the action of this Association. The subject of a Resident House Physician for the As- sociation Building was discussed at some length, and was finally referred to Messrs. Ilowe and Almy, to make such 56 • arrangements as they may deem proper in relation to tlie matter. Col. Almy, being called upon, made some interesting statements connected with the arrival of the last detach- ment of wounded New England soldiers. He also made particular mention of the thoughtful kindness of the ladies who compose the " Soldiers' Aid Society" of Stamford, Conn., who, on being informed that a number of wounded soldiers were in the cars and would pass through that place, were in waiting at the dej)ot, on the arrival of the train, and carried into the cars refreshments of various descrip- tions, and gratuitously distributed them among the invalid soldiers. He offered the following resolution in recognition of this tender care by the ladies of Stamtbrd, which was unani- mously adopted : Itesolved, That the grateful acknowledgments of this Association be tendered to the Ladies Soldiers' Aid Society of Stamford, represented by Mrs.Trnraan Smith, their Presi- dent, for their kind and benevolent care extended to the l^ew England wounded soldiers when on their way home- ward, on Fi-iday, the 25th inst. ; and that the Secretary is requested to inform Mrs. Smith of the action of this Asso- ciation. The following communication was then presented and i-ead : " New York, April 30, 1862. , "Dear Sir: Please offer my professional services to the New England Belief Association, to attend the sick and Avounded New England heroes by day or night. " Eespectfully, yours, "F. Willis Fisher, M. D., " 237 West 14th st. '' Wm. M. Evarts, Esq., Chairman JV. E. R. Assoc." Whereupon, on motion of Mr. Knight, it was Jiesolved, That the thanks of this Association be, and they are hereby, tendered to Dr. Fisher for his humane and patriotic offer of professional services, and the same are 57 gratefully uceepted ; and that tlic Secretary be requested to notify Dr. Fislier of the action of this Association. A comuiniiication was read from Ilev. Dr. Bellows, ten- dering, in behalf of Dr. R. P. Stevens, 244 Canal street, his professional services to this Association. Whereupon, On motion of Judge Bonney, it was Resolved^ That the thanks of this Association be, and they are hereby, tendered to Dr. Stevens for his humane and patriotic offer of professional services, and the same are gratefully accepted; and that the Secretary be requested to notify Dr. Stevens of the action of this iVssociation. Judge Peabody, on behalf of Wm. B. Dinsmore, Esq., President of the Adams Express Company, offered to this Association, for the purpose of conveying wounded soldiers that may arrive in this city, the gratuitous use of any num- ber, from one to twenty, of their express wagons, and stated that the}^ would with pleasure furnish lioi-ses, wagons, and drivers for this benevolent purpose, at any hour of the day or night that they should be called upon to do so. AVhereupon, On motion of Judge Peabody, it was unanimously Resolved, Tlmt the thanks of this Association be, and they are hereby, tendered to the Adams Express Company, and to William B. Dinsmore, Esq., President, for their liberal, humane, and patriotic offer, wdiich is gratefully accepted ; and the Secretary is requested to notify Mr. Dinsmore of the action of this Association. The following communication from the Board of Com- missioners of Health was read to the meeting by Colonel Howe : "' At a meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Health, "Mayor's Office, New York, A]>ril 22, a. u. 1S62. " Present, " Hon. George Opdyke, Mayor, jiresiding. " John T. Henry, Pres. of the Board of Aldermen. " Charles C. Pinx'kney, Pres. of the Bd. of Councilmen. 58 " Dr. Lewis Sayre, Eesident Physician. " Dr. Jehediaii Miller, Health Commissioner. '' A communication was received from Col. Frank E. Howe, Military Agent for Massachusetts and Vermont, requesting special permit for transmission of dead bodies of soldiers through the city, without the delay incident to the production of testimony and ob- taining of permits in each case. " Whereupon it was, " On motion of Dr. Sayre. Eesident Physician, " Resolved. That the City Inspector be directed to grant to Col. Howe, and other military agents, a general permit for the trans- mission from this city, without exaaiination ov other detention, of dead bodies of soldiers j)assing through the city in transition to their place of burial elsewhere ; and that Col. Howe and the other agents acting upon such permits, report their action thereunder to the City Inspector as often as he may require. " Extract from the Minutes. '•W.M. IT. Armstrong, Clerk" Whereupon, On motion of Col. Howe, it was, Resolved,, That tlie tlianks of this Association be, and tliey are liereby, tendered to the Board of Commissioners of Health, fur their considerate and luimane action in directing the City Inspector to grant to the several State Agents special facilities for the transmission from this city of dead bodies of soldiers passing through the city to their place of burial elsewhere. The Secretary announced the following Visiting Com- mittees, in addition to those previously designated : For the Wcelc ending May 22d. Gen. Prosper M. Wetmore, Dr. Maurice Perkins, Dr. Eleazar Pakmly, Hon. Rufus F. Andrews. For the Weeh ending May 2[}th.\ Pev. Dr. HiTCMcouK, Samuel W. Bridgham, Esq., John Paine, Esq., "William J. Hoppin, Esq. 59 For the Weeh endiiuj June oth. Uqv. Dr. Osgood, lion. Ckahlks A. PKAnoDv, Maj. J. A. PiTLLEN, JKiiKMrAii Burns, Esq. For ihc Wcel- eiulimj June 12th. N'ehkmiah Jv>iiGirr, Esq., Ciiaim.ks (Ioild, Esq., R. II. McCi KDv, Esq., Hon. !>. \X . Uo.xnkv. For the Wcel- eiulbuj June \^th. Rev. Dr. V^intox, F. E. Wi;i.mn(;to,\, Es(]., Sa:\[ikl E. Low, Esq., AVjluam II. Fogo, l*]sq. Also, tluit the weekly V^isitiiig Coiiuuirtees of the Women's Anxiliai-j Association, lor tlie same period, wei'e as follows : For the ^Ycel• cndbvj May 22d. Mrs. It. II. Booth, Mrs. GiiORGK Bkowx, Mrs. IItlliard, Mrs. IIknry V. Poor, Mrs. Ct. KissiiLL, Miss Post. For the Week ending May 29th. Mrs. John Patne, Mrs. II. B. Smith, Miss Jane S. Woolsey, Mrs. Dr. Guruon Buck, Mrs. \l. D. IlnciicocK, Mrs. Charles Perkins. For the Wee!.' ending June 5th. Mrs. Sa^iIUEL Osgood, Mrs. A. Brookes, Mrs. J. Nelson Tappan, Mi's. A. C. IIichards, Mrs. J. AY. Post, Mrs. W. (1. Sterling. For the Week ending June 12th. Mrs. Charles Gould, Mrs. E. B. ]\Ierkill, Mrs. Andrew Wesson, Mi-s. M. O. Roberts, Miss Hale, Miss Annik Potts. , 60 For tlie Weelc ending June \9fJi. Mrs. Frank E. Ho\ve, Mrs. E. Y. IIaughwout, Mrs. F. E, Wellington, Mrs. E. W, Stoughton, Mrs. H. AV. IIuBRELL, Mrs. Frederick Swan. On motion, Adjourned, to meet on Wednesday, May 14tli, at lO-i Broadway, at T-^ o'clock i*. m. William Bond, Secretary. TREASURER'S REPORT The Treasni-er of the New England Soldiers' Relief As- sociation acknowledges the receipt of contribntions in money, for the nses of the Association, from the following persons I'cspectively, viz. : Iloyt, Spragne & Co., . . $200 Samuel Wetinore, . . . 200 Elias Howe, Jr., .... 100 A. A. Low & Brothers. . . 100 Weston & Gray, .... 100 William IT. Fogg, . . . TOO Nehemiali Knight, . . . 100 Edwin Iloyt, 100 Duncan, Sherman & Co., . . 100 J. A. Pullen, too Jonathan Sturgis, . . . 100 Moses II. Grinnell, . . . . 100 Charles Mixter, .... 100 John Paine, 100 Nathl. L. & George Gr is wold 100 E. H. Stoughton, .... 101) First Cong. Cliurch, Fairfield Conn., (10 Beebe & Brother, . . . 50 Benj. B. Sherman, . . . 50 John Caswell & Co., . . . 50 Anthony & Hall. . . . . 50 Word it Co . . 5(1 Charles II. Marshall, . . 50 Samuel L. M. Barlow, . . . 50 0. Maverick Parker, . . . . 50 Spofford & Tileston, . . . . 50 William Curtis Noyes, . . . 50 William M. Evarts, . Peter Eichards, Jr., . Iloyt Brothers, . . The Misses Woolsey, E. I). Morgan & Co., R. P. Buck, . . . Snow & Burgess, . David Oliphant, . . Read, Gardner & Co., Amos R. Eno, . Low, Ilarriman & Co., Thomas Dunham & Co. Daniel G. Bacon, . . Jacob Ilarsen, . . . James Howe, . . . II. P. Sturgis & Co., -Vrcher & Bull, . . llowland & Frothingha W. A. & A. M. White, Bowerman Brothers, A. & E. Bobbins, . . Frothingham & Baylis, It. Sands Tucker, . Bcebe, Montgomery & ( Dexter A. Hawkins,. E. Parmly, .... Charles P. Kirkland, William G. Lambert. 11, $50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 62 Augustus Cleveland, . . . $25 0. B. Tatham, 25 Samuel E. Low, .... 25 Edwin Bartlett 25 Bullard & Co., .... 25 Young, Schultze & Co., 25 Isaac H. Bailey, .... 25 Rees & Hoyt, 25 •Jeremiah Burns 25 A Friend 25 Wm. 11. Giison, .... 25 Wetmore, Cryder & Co.. . 25 Earle & Co 25 G. R 25 Wallace & Wickes. . . . 25 Cyrus \Y. Field, .... . 25 0. II. Gordon & Co.. . . . 25 Joseph A. AIsop, .... 25 Walsh, Carver & Chase, . 25 Charles E. Hill d- Co.. . . 25 Gary & Co 25 Homer II. Stuart, . . . . 25 Abner Beers, 25 Mrs. F. G. Swan, .... 25 Charles Jarvis, .... . 20 Edward T. Young, . . . . 20 George A. Talbot. ... . 20 Wm. A. Walker & Co., . . . |20 II. B. Watson, 15 A. Ilealy, 11 Francis Skiddy, 10 Samuel Osgood, 10 R. D. Hitchcock, 10 Francis Hathaway, . . . . 10 Gillespie & Studwell, ... 10 W\ II. Gilman, 10 W. M. Rogers & Co 10 Mr. H. II., of Canada, ... 10 Ethelbert S. Mills, .... 10 W. W. Chapin, 10 M. W. Terrill, 10 Mr. Sweet, 5 A. B. Morgan, 5 George II. Francis, .... 5 Moses Allen, 5 Mrs. Mary Andrews, ... 5 Cash, 5 " 5 " 5 " 5 Mrs. Adriance, 1 $4,272 Samuel E. Low, Treasurer, ISTo. 31 Burling Slip. Donations of Articles for the use of the Association, received by the Visiting Committees or Superintendent, at No. 194 Broadway. Contrihutions in money received by tlie Treasurer, Mr. Samuel E. Low, jSTo. 31 Burling Slip. iLS?"^ O*" CONGRESS 013 744 347 8 # LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 013 744 347 8 #1