Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin) (1818-1893) to Sarah A. Morewood
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01950 Author/Creator: Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin) (1818-1893) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 February 1862 Pagination: 2 p. ; 21.3 x 13.4 cm. Order a Copy
General Butler writes on Headquarters, Department of New England stationery. States, "Your very truly acceptable present was gratefully received; not for its intrinsic worth for if gold it would not have been more valuable but for the cheering Consideration that I was to be strengthened by the availing prayers of a true hearted patriotic Christian Woman... A stranger yet a friend; a woman yet a strong fellow soldier in the Countrys cause, I have been told of your noble acts of beneficent kindness to my soldiers at 'Camp Seward'.."
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Feb. 18
My dear Madam
Your very truly acceptable present was gratefully received; not for its intrinsic worth for if gold it would not have been more valuable but for the cheering consideration that I was to be strengthened by the availing prayers of a true hearted patriotic christian woman.
Our heavenly Father in whose hands we all are will take care of those supported by such prayers and that cause which calls forth such petitions much be His cause
A stranger yet a friend; a woman
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yet a strong fellow soldier in the country's cause, I have been told of your noble acts of benificents kindness to my soldiers at "Camp Seward" and for all your goodness let me again and again thank you.
Now that we are away, cheered by your love, aided by your prayers, we shall and must succeed.
Most truly yours
Benj. F. Butler
Mrs. Sara A. Morwood
Pottsfield Mass.
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