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Letter to Editor
February 7, 1907
The Marietta Journal
Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Letter clarifies the care and funding for Mr. J. T. Thompson since November 1905, addressing misconceptions in recent newspaper articles. It details payments received, the role of a new committee led by Mr. E. L. Faw to raise funds and relieve financial burdens, and invites visits and contributions. Signed by L. Passebois of Austell.
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An Explanation,
Editors Journal—I noticed an article in the Courier of January 25th and also one in the Marietta Journal of January 31st, relating to the need and expenses of Mr. J. T. Thompson. Both articles I believe were written with good intentions, but failed to present the matter in a true light.
Mr. Thompson has been in our care since Nov. 1905; we have received $30 a month for his care, and have been paid regularly up to date. For some reason the fund that was supposed to meet his expenses was a good deal behind when we took him, and has been running behind ever since till a committee was formed to look after that fund.
Mr. E. L. Faw has never hesitated to advance the money till it could be paid back to him, and it is the intention of this new committee to raise funds for the running expenses of Mr. Thompson, and to refund to Mr. Faw what he has advanced, as Mr. Faw should not be left alone to make up the deficiencies.
When I became aware of the fact that Mr. Faw was doing this, I felt that the situation ought to be relieved, and offered my services to help in raising funds. It was then that the committee was formed to call upon the friends of Mr. Thompson, and ask their help, so that hereafter the burden would not have to be borne only by a few.
It was not my intention to have this matter made public, but what has been written in the papers calls for an explanation.
My financial situation does not permit me to care for Mr. Thompson in his utterly helpless condition without some remuneration.
Whatever we do for Mr. Thompson is done cheerfully, as we are glad to do what we can to brighten his remaining days. If a home can be found for him where he will be more happy and contented we will be glad to have him occupy it, and will help him more financially. Every one is cordially invited to visit him.
If further information is desired, the same can be obtained from Mr. E. L. Faw, who is the treasurer of the committee and to whom all the funds should be directed.
L. PASSEBOIS.
Austell.
Editors Journal—I noticed an article in the Courier of January 25th and also one in the Marietta Journal of January 31st, relating to the need and expenses of Mr. J. T. Thompson. Both articles I believe were written with good intentions, but failed to present the matter in a true light.
Mr. Thompson has been in our care since Nov. 1905; we have received $30 a month for his care, and have been paid regularly up to date. For some reason the fund that was supposed to meet his expenses was a good deal behind when we took him, and has been running behind ever since till a committee was formed to look after that fund.
Mr. E. L. Faw has never hesitated to advance the money till it could be paid back to him, and it is the intention of this new committee to raise funds for the running expenses of Mr. Thompson, and to refund to Mr. Faw what he has advanced, as Mr. Faw should not be left alone to make up the deficiencies.
When I became aware of the fact that Mr. Faw was doing this, I felt that the situation ought to be relieved, and offered my services to help in raising funds. It was then that the committee was formed to call upon the friends of Mr. Thompson, and ask their help, so that hereafter the burden would not have to be borne only by a few.
It was not my intention to have this matter made public, but what has been written in the papers calls for an explanation.
My financial situation does not permit me to care for Mr. Thompson in his utterly helpless condition without some remuneration.
Whatever we do for Mr. Thompson is done cheerfully, as we are glad to do what we can to brighten his remaining days. If a home can be found for him where he will be more happy and contented we will be glad to have him occupy it, and will help him more financially. Every one is cordially invited to visit him.
If further information is desired, the same can be obtained from Mr. E. L. Faw, who is the treasurer of the committee and to whom all the funds should be directed.
L. PASSEBOIS.
Austell.
What sub-type of article is it?
Informative
Persuasive
Emotional
What themes does it cover?
Social Issues
Morality
What keywords are associated?
Thompson Care
Fundraising Committee
Financial Explanation
Charity Appeal
Helpless Condition
Austell
What entities or persons were involved?
L. Passebois.
Editors Journal
Letter to Editor Details
Author
L. Passebois.
Recipient
Editors Journal
Main Argument
the letter explains the accurate financial and care situation for mr. j. t. thompson, counters misleading articles, and promotes a committee to fairly distribute fundraising efforts among his friends to support his ongoing needs.
Notable Details
References Articles In Courier (Jan 25) And Marietta Journal (Jan 31)
Care Since Nov. 1905 At $30/Month
Committee Treasurer: Mr. E. L. Faw
Invites Visits And Financial Help