Debry, N. H.
We rejoice in your call to the women of our country to do something, in the great hour of her peril. They are generally too indifferent to her success or failure, lack zeal and earnestness, and need enlightenment on the true state of this contest. It is not a mere matter of triumph of arms, but of principle, which will affect us and future generations.
H. T. and M. Adams.
VERMONT.
Randolph, Vt., May 9, a.d. 1863.
The Ladies of Randolph to the Loyal Ladies assembled at New York, send Greeting:—
Thrillingly interested in all that concerns the great cause in which we, who love the inheritance our fathers bought for us at such a price of life and treasure, are now all embarked, the ladies of our Association desire, on this occasion, to manifest their oneness of spirit with you for everything that may promote loyal devotion to our country.
We who have offered up on her altars what is dearer to us than life—our fathers, husbands, sons, and brothers—so that almost every home has made its sacrifice, and the blood of many from among us has already been shed, while others come back crippled for life—need hardly tell you that we are of one heart and mind with them, and ready to be bound and offered up too.
May the God of our fathers hear our cry, and save our beloved country from those who would destroy all her liberties.
Mrs. R. Parkinson.