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but have often spoken, to large gatherings of Ladies, and do not allow any opportunity to [[underlined]] talk the South [[/underlined]] pass unimproved, but with what success? you will say.

I have delayed writing because I was ashamed to say, of Boston; that thus far not a dollar has been offered, but I have not given up hope. Something may come yet; and it will be better late than never; I know. 

Many of the churches have given their contributions to the Freedmen for the year, and can do no more. All are doing what they can for our poor. And the Young Women's Christian Association [[strikethrough]] are [[/strikethrough]] is calling for means to carry on this work. And some who might, and ought to give, will not be made to feel their responsibility in the matter. I sent your appeal to a large Society here (Gen