June 26, 1863, American Citizen (Canton, Mississippi)
We have been requested to solicit all the people in this and the adjoining counties, to bring in butter, eggs, chickens, mutton, roasting ears, vegetables of all kinds–and those living near are requested to bring milk, sweet or butter,–for the use of the hospitals in Canton.
In addition to the above-mentioned commodities, almost every one can spare a few
Old Shirts,
Drawers,
Pants,
Coats,
Sheets,
Pillow-cases,
Lint and bandages.
It is well known to all that a great battle is expected to take place very shortly between Gen. Johnston’s and Gen. Grant’s armies; in which event, many wounded will be sent to the hospitals in this place, and unless there is a supply on hand of the articles named, the noble men who are now defending our homes ill suffer greatly. It is therefore urged upon every neighborhood to act in this matter without delay–to collect and bring the articles named to the depot of the Ladies’ Aid Society, where they will be received by Mr. S. C. Cochran.
We hope the unceasing efforts of the ladies to mitigate the sufferings of the soldiers in the hospitals will be promptly seconded by the people generally.