Julia Nelson 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:

Mrs Julia M. Nelson, Louisa, 11 shirts, 5 pairs drawers, 2 pairs socks, jar butter, &c.

Contributions or supplies may be forwarded to Roger Martin, Sup't, or to Wm P Munford, Chairman Army Committee Y. M. C. A.

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