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their own support and be saved from temptation and ultimate destruction. I visited Alton to see the condition of these people and I have seldom in our country seen such misery. We shall send them some clothing to relieve that pressing want, but the need of tenements to live in, and the necessity of doing something to save the young from degradation presses heavily. Can you do something in this direction Please answer at your earlies convenience Yours truly Mrs. H.M. Kay Cutler Pres. N.W. Branch of American Union Com.