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From Rev. Dr. Storrs "Brooklyn June 9 1865 The Rev. O.S. St. John has been known and esteemed by me for many years. He has been for a year or two past engaged in a work of practical Christian Philanthropy in this city, aiding the Freedmen who have come here from the South to find homes and employment. I am heartily glad to contribute to his assistance and encouragement in the prosecution of his work and I hope that others will be ready to extend aid to him for his works sake." From Rev. Henry Ward Beecher "Brooklyn June 28 1865 "My Dear Tim I heartily commend you and your work so well done to the sympathy and aid of all who desire the well being of the poor & friendless. Enclosed is ten dollars, my individual subscription." From Rev. Dr. Spear and Mr. Robinson "Brooklyn June 20 1865 "We know Rev. O.S. St. John as a Christian man and esteemed minister. He ought to be helped in his valuable labors among the Freedmen & we hope Christian people will cheerfully contribute to his assistance."
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