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provide for necessities such as Blankets, Coal &c.  Am I too presuming in applying to you Colonel? I know of no other source to whom I could apply. and make this simple statement fully persuaded if possible you will send us the necessary coal or help us to obtain a portion of it for the warmth & comfort of our dear Orphans.

I hope you will pardon this seeming liberty, but your charity for the suffering I am sure will plead every excuse for me.

Yours Very Respectfully
Sister Mary Thomas
S.S.