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Domestic News
May 19, 1870
The Evening Telegraph
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Mayor Fox receives letter from Richmond official detailing distribution of relief funds for recent disaster victims by citizen committee; Isaac Davenport is treasurer; about 150 families aided; Moyamensing Hose Company donates $100.
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The Richmond Relief Fund.—Mayor Fox is in receipt of a letter from one of the officials of Richmond with reference to the distribution of the fund which has been collected in this and other cities for the relief of the sufferers by the recent disaster in that city. From it the following extracts are made public:
"The money received is distributed by a committee of citizens appointed by the Board of Commerce of this city, who visit in person all those whose circumstances require their aid.
"No better or more reliable citizens could have been selected, and donors to the charity may rest assured that all the money is expended on those and only those who actually require it, and have demonstrated to this visiting committee that they are worthy recipients.
"Isaac Davenport, President of the National Exchange Bank, is treasurer of the fund, and will gladly give any information that may be needed."
"I learn that at present there are about 150 that the committee are aiding. Gradually as the heads of such families as have been wounded return to work they are stricken from the list. Where the family, by the death of those who supported them, are left destitute, the committee will endeavor to aid until they can gain some livelihood."
The Moyamensing Hose Company as the last act of its existence donated $100 to the Richmond fund.
"The money received is distributed by a committee of citizens appointed by the Board of Commerce of this city, who visit in person all those whose circumstances require their aid.
"No better or more reliable citizens could have been selected, and donors to the charity may rest assured that all the money is expended on those and only those who actually require it, and have demonstrated to this visiting committee that they are worthy recipients.
"Isaac Davenport, President of the National Exchange Bank, is treasurer of the fund, and will gladly give any information that may be needed."
"I learn that at present there are about 150 that the committee are aiding. Gradually as the heads of such families as have been wounded return to work they are stricken from the list. Where the family, by the death of those who supported them, are left destitute, the committee will endeavor to aid until they can gain some livelihood."
The Moyamensing Hose Company as the last act of its existence donated $100 to the Richmond fund.
What sub-type of article is it?
Charity Or Relief
What keywords are associated?
Richmond Relief Fund
Disaster Aid
Citizen Committee
Fund Distribution
Moyamensing Donation
What entities or persons were involved?
Mayor Fox
Isaac Davenport
Where did it happen?
Richmond
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Richmond
Key Persons
Mayor Fox
Isaac Davenport
Outcome
about 150 families aided; gradual reduction as wounded return to work; continued aid for destitute families until self-supporting.
Event Details
Letter details distribution by citizen committee appointed by Board of Commerce; personal visits to verify needs; assurance of proper use; treasurer offers information; Moyamensing Hose Company donates $100 as final act.