The Red Cross : in peace and war . iefs, night shirts, etc., etc. Auxiliary No. 40.—The War Emergency Relief Board of Clevelandbecame an auxiliary to the Red Cross in June, with 163 thousand dollars in money, and between thirty and forty thousanddollars worth of supples, were sent to the front. Two thousand dollarswere spent in fitting up unfurnished wards in Cleveland hospitals,where 533 soldiers were cared for. The wives and families of soldiersand sailors were also cared for. Five thousand four hundred andfifty hot breakfasts and dinners were served at the Union Depot to
The Red Cross : in peace and war . iefs, night shirts, etc., etc. Auxiliary No. 40.—The War Emergency Relief Board of Clevelandbecame an auxiliary to the Red Cross in June, with 163 thousand dollars in money, and between thirty and forty thousanddollars worth of supples, were sent to the front. Two thousand dollarswere spent in fitting up unfurnished wards in Cleveland hospitals,where 533 soldiers were cared for. The wives and families of soldiersand sailors were also cared for. Five thousand four hundred andfifty hot breakfasts and dinners were served at the Union Depot tosoldiers passing through Cleveland. Four hundred cases of clothingand delicacies were shipped by this auxiliary. Requisitions Filled by Supply Committee. June 22 to December i. Total Number, 427. To Santiago Shipments, 26 Porto Rico 10 Camp Wikoff 53 Thomas 34 Alger 7 Black . 5 Townsend I * Hobson I Jacksonville 17 Tampa 9 Miami ... 2 Governors Island 14 * Bedloes Island 3 Seaveys Island , . . 3 Fort Wadsworth ...,.<,. ao. A CI hAA •• ,(j(^iv iluu^,h, CiARRISUNKD.
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