In anticipation of the great battle to be fought, at or near Corrinth [sic], under Gen. Halleck, in which there will be two full companies, and many other soldiers scattered thro’ the different regiments, from this County, the undersigned would respectfully urge the necessity of immediate action by those who are disposed to donate any thing for the aid and comfort of those who may be wounded, in the shape of Money, Shirts, Drawers, Bed Ticks, Sheets, Pillow Cases, Lint, Bandages, Jellies, Dried Fruit, Wines, &c., in fact every thing that will add to the comfort of our wounded. We trust all will feel the necessity of immediate action and move with energy. The Attention of Sanitary Committees is respectfully called to the above; and it is hoped that the people will once more liberally respond to the demands of patriotism and humanity.
— Published in the Stark County
Union, Toulon, Illinois, Friday, April 25, 1862, p. 2
