. Woman's work in the civil war: a record of heroism, patriotism and patience . were made and distributed by herself. How the menwatched for the dessert of farina and condensed milk, and thosemore severely wounded for the draughts of milk punch ! Often would she make visits to the offices of the Sanitary andChristian Commissions, and when delicacies arrived, her menwere among the first to taste them. Oranges, lemons, pickles, softbread and butter, and even apple-sauce, were one or the other dailydistributed. Such unwearied attention is the more appreciated,when one remembers the number of fema
. Woman's work in the civil war: a record of heroism, patriotism and patience . were made and distributed by herself. How the menwatched for the dessert of farina and condensed milk, and thosemore severely wounded for the draughts of milk punch ! Often would she make visits to the offices of the Sanitary andChristian Commissions, and when delicacies arrived, her menwere among the first to taste them. Oranges, lemons, pickles, softbread and butter, and even apple-sauce, were one or the other dailydistributed. Such unwearied attention is the more appreciated,when one remembers the number of females who subsequentlyarrived, and the desultory and fitful labor performed. Passingfrom one hospital to another, and bestowing general sympathy,with small works, is not Avhat wounded men want. It was verysoon perceptible how the men in that hospital appreciated thesolid worth of the one and the tinsel of the other. This imperfect recognition is but a slight testimonial to thelady-like deportment and the untiring labors in beha f of sickand wounded soldiers of Miss Hancock.^^. ^V by J„7,„ Sort ,1K3 , IvTar-y ;>/Iopj?js Husband. MRS MARY MORRIS HUSBAND.
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