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Fannie P. Gordon Donates to the Confederate War Effort, 1862

 

[Richmond Daily Dispatch, August 6, 1862:]

[themes: Civil War—civilian roles]

The army Committee of the Young men's Christian Association acknowledge the receipt of the following contributions and supplies for the sick and wounded soldiers, during the month of July:

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Mrs Wellington Gordon, Louisa, 70 lbs butter.

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Contributions or supplies may be forwarded to Roger Martin, Sup't, or to Wm P Munford, Chairman Army Committee Y. M. C. A.
Herman Melville, his picture is black and white, he has a big bushy beard.  

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Famed American author Herman Melville, who penned such titles as "Moby Dick", was the grandson of American Revolutionary War/Campaign of 1777 hero Col. Peter Gansevoort.
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