Chronology of Wartime Service

December 3, 1863

Tebeauville, Dec. 3d, 1863.

Editor Savannah Republican:

I received a letter from my son, Lieut. Col. J. S. Blain, of the 26th Regiment Georgia Volunteers, in which he asked if an appeal can be made to the citizens of Glynn county, or those who formerly resided there, in behalf of the Brunswick Riflemen of that regiment. They are in want of shoes, socks, and under clothing. I would send you an extract from the letter, but prefer that you should make the call in them in your own words. By so doing you will oblige me very much and by doing a great kindness to them.

Persons wishing to contribute can send their contributions to Mr. W. H. Potter, Agent of the Georgia Relief Association, stating that it is for the Brunswick Riflemen, 26th Regiment Georgia Volunteers, to be applied for the purchase of shoes. I have received a small sum for their benefit, which I will thank you to acknowledge for me in your paper. I think it would be better for them to send their contributions to Mr. Potter, for the reason that the relief needed could be afforded sooner. They are now facing the enemy without shelter, and winter is no doubt on them now with severity.

Yours respectfully, Mary E. Blain.

Source: SAVANNAH [GA] REPUBLICAN, December 8, 1863, p. 2, c. 3

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