| From the Wilmington Journal |
| June 9, 1864 |
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| Can It Be Possible |
| We understand from the maimed
and weary soldiers, that on their way hither, through the towns of
Wilson, Goldsboro', Magnolia, and the other Stations, it was impossible
to procure even a drop of water. Famished and suffering, they were
obliged to pass through the hot and dusty day and night without a morsel
to east or a glass of water for their fevered lips. Can there be such
heartlessness outside of Wilmington that no one will move in the matter.
" 'Tis a little thing to give a cup of water, yet its draught of cool
refreshment, &c., might revive the drooping spirits of a hero and save a
soldier to the Confederacy. The Ladies of Wilmington are nobly
performing their duty, prompt, ample and organized relief is furnished
daily from their own delicate hands, and they are repaid by the
overflowing gratitude of the suffering recipients, whose breasts have
received the leaden hail of the enemy in their defence. In the name of
charity and good will to all mankind, cannot some Samaritan remedy this
inexcusable omission. We really think the managers of the Rail Roads are
derelict in this matter, and the gentlemenly Presidents and
Superintendents, by a stroke of their pen, could do much to correct the
evil. |
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