Raynors HCA 2015-08
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/27/2015
A good pair of war-date United States Sanitary Commission, New England Women's Auxiliary Association documents. On November 28,1861, the NEWAA was established, in Boston, as a branch of the United States Sanitary Commission. Their efforts were tireless in helping to raise funds, in soliciting for and collecting supplies and in collecting contributions, all for the relief of the Northern soldier while serving the Union cause. In short they did everything they could to aid in the comfort of the North's soldiers. By July 1865, with the end of the war, the Society shifted its work to helping the returning soldier's and their families seek financial relief. The first item is a 1/1/2pp. 8vo., letter, on "N. E. Women's Auxiliary Association" stationery, by Miss. F. P. Fox, as member of the board, Boston, Ma., Dec. 3, 1864 to a certain Mrs. Gaylord, reading, in part: "Mrs. Endicott has been obliged to resign her place as your correspondent…to her regret and I have been appointed to succeed her. She tells me she has not heard from you for sometime…I enclosed the circular about our annual meetings and do hope you will come to them…we wish to know how many of our friends to expect…I want to write you all about our Winter plans…(Miss) F. P. Fox…". The second item, is the original circular mentioned above, 1p. 8vo., on "N. E. Women's Auxiliary Association" stationery, Boston, Dec. 5, 1864, reading, in part: "The Executive Committee propose to hold a meeting of Delegates from all Societies throughout New England, interested in working for the sick and wounded of our army and navy. Representatives from such Societies…are cordially invited to meet at this office, on…December 13…delegates are invited to bring reports of the entire work of their Societies from the beginning of the war…a public meeting will be held in Tremont Temple…at which Governor Andrew will preside…Rev. A. H. Quint, and other gentlemen, are expected to speak…it is expected that Mrs. Baker, an experienced hospital visitor from Washington, will be present…". Signed in type and made official by [noted Boston philanthropist] ABBY W. May (1829-1888), as chairman of the N. E. Women's executive committee. Finally, the last item is the original "N. E. Women's Auxiliary Association" transmittal cover, free franked by Congressman CHARLES SUMNER, addressed, in full: "W. B. Gaylord, Fitz William, N. H.", with Boston Dec. 6 circular postal cancellation. Overall all VG.
Click on a thumbnail above to display a larger image below
Hold down the mouse button and slide side to side to see more thumbnails(if available).
Click above for larger image.