| From the Wilmington Journal |
| August 6, 1862 |
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| Wayside Hospital |
| A way-side hospital has been
fitted up at the Wilmington & Weldon Railroad depot, for the
relief of sick and wounded soldiers going through, which has
already provided a great relief and blessing to the sick and
suffering. Cots have been fitted up, baths arranged, with all the
other appliances of cleanliness and comfort, and a proper person
engaged to take care of the establishment. We further learn that many
-- very many of the ladies of Wilmington, deserve more than praise for
their kind and generous attention to the wants of the soldiers. The
physicians of the town have also been prompt in their attendance. |
| The soldiers say that this is
the first point where such provision is found on the whole route from
Richmond, and of course it is the more highly appreciated, and indeed
the arrangements, and the comforts and accommodations it affords, are
highly creditable to the commissioners of town and the ladies. Who
shall say that they are not all, and more, the due of the brave
soldier who is suffering from wounds received or sickness contracted
in the service of the country. |
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