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Letter to Editor
December 3, 1861
Nashville Union And American
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
In November 1861, R. Gardere, Chairman of the Executive Committee for the relief of sick and wounded soldiers in New Orleans, forwards a $500 donation from Mr. Valcour Aime to Madame Leonidas Polk for the Ladies' Hospital in Nashville to support Confederate soldiers.
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Correspondence.
New Orleans, 26th November, 1861.
Madame Leonidas Polk, Nashville, Tenn.:
Dear Madam—I have the pleasure to enclose you a certificate of deposit in the Citizen's Bank of Louisiana for five hundred dollars, ($500,) which was sent to me by Mr. Valcour Aime, of the Parish of St. James, Louisiana, with instruction to remit to you for the benefit of the Ladies' Hospital of Nashville.
It affords me great pleasure, Madam, to forward this liberal donation, which, with those already sent by Mr. V. Aime and others from this city, forwarded to your address by Mr. J. J. Hanna, I hope will enable the ladies of Nashville to carry out their benevolent and patriotic desire to relieve the sick and wounded of our armies.
I have the honor to be, dear Madam, your most obedient servant,
R. GARDERE,
Chairman Executive Committee of the Association for the relief of the sick and wounded soldiers.
New Orleans, 26th November, 1861.
Madame Leonidas Polk, Nashville, Tenn.:
Dear Madam—I have the pleasure to enclose you a certificate of deposit in the Citizen's Bank of Louisiana for five hundred dollars, ($500,) which was sent to me by Mr. Valcour Aime, of the Parish of St. James, Louisiana, with instruction to remit to you for the benefit of the Ladies' Hospital of Nashville.
It affords me great pleasure, Madam, to forward this liberal donation, which, with those already sent by Mr. V. Aime and others from this city, forwarded to your address by Mr. J. J. Hanna, I hope will enable the ladies of Nashville to carry out their benevolent and patriotic desire to relieve the sick and wounded of our armies.
I have the honor to be, dear Madam, your most obedient servant,
R. GARDERE,
Chairman Executive Committee of the Association for the relief of the sick and wounded soldiers.
What sub-type of article is it?
Informative
Emotional
What themes does it cover?
Military War
Social Issues
What keywords are associated?
Civil War Donation
Soldiers Relief
Nashville Hospital
Louisiana Aid
Ladies Benevolent Association
What entities or persons were involved?
R. Gardere, Chairman Executive Committee Of The Association For The Relief Of The Sick And Wounded Soldiers
Madame Leonidas Polk, Nashville, Tenn.
Letter to Editor Details
Author
R. Gardere, Chairman Executive Committee Of The Association For The Relief Of The Sick And Wounded Soldiers
Recipient
Madame Leonidas Polk, Nashville, Tenn.
Main Argument
forwards a $500 donation to support the ladies' hospital of nashville in relieving sick and wounded soldiers.
Notable Details
Certificate Of Deposit In The Citizen's Bank Of Louisiana
Donation From Mr. Valcour Aime Of The Parish Of St. James, Louisiana
Previous Donations Forwarded By Mr. J. J. Hanna