NP, WJ 8/6/1862

From the Wilmington Journal
August 6, 1862
 
Wayside Hospital
   A way-side hospital has been fitted up at the Wilmington & Weldon Railroad depot, for the relief of sick and wounded soldiers going through, which  has already provided a great relief and blessing to the sick and suffering. Cots have been fitted up, baths arranged, with all the other appliances of cleanliness and comfort, and a proper person engaged to take care of the establishment. We further learn that many -- very many of the ladies of Wilmington, deserve more than praise for their kind and generous attention to the wants of the soldiers. The physicians of the town have also been prompt in their attendance.
   The soldiers say that this is the first point where such provision is found on the whole route from Richmond, and of course it is the more highly appreciated, and indeed the arrangements, and the comforts and accommodations it affords, are highly creditable to the commissioners of town and the ladies. Who shall say that they are not all, and more, the due of the brave soldier who is suffering from wounds received or sickness contracted in the service of the country.

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