The Red Cross : in peace and war . THE SEA ISLANDS HURRICANE. 255 clothing department had been in the hands of a very efficient localcommittee composed of some of the most prominent ladies and gentle-men of the section around Beaufort. In the first days after a disaster of this kind, the necessity of reliefwork is so great, that it is impossible to keep a correct record of suppliesthat pour in from every part of the country, and this was no exception,with both hearts, and hands full, distributing to the thousands ofdestitute who were imploring them on every hand for help, thiscommittee had not
The Red Cross : in peace and war . THE SEA ISLANDS HURRICANE. 255 clothing department had been in the hands of a very efficient localcommittee composed of some of the most prominent ladies and gentle-men of the section around Beaufort. In the first days after a disaster of this kind, the necessity of reliefwork is so great, that it is impossible to keep a correct record of suppliesthat pour in from every part of the country, and this was no exception,with both hearts, and hands full, distributing to the thousands ofdestitute who were imploring them on every hand for help, thiscommittee had nothing to tell of what had been received. After we took charge, a faithful record was kept, and when therewas a mark of any kind to show us where the goods came from, anacknowledgment was sent at once. Many, many things came withouta sign of any directions to tell where they were from. In these casesclose watch was kept for any writing inside to give some clew. I haveeven taken the newspaper the box, barrel or parcel was lined with,
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