CHRISTIAN SCIENCE IN THE WAR
A Red Cross director says:
“1. On behalf of the two hundred and fifty boys who have been confined to the hospital at Fort George Wright, those unfortunate ones who have passed and those happy ones who are well or convalescing, permit me to thank you and through you, the members of the War Relief Committee for the splendid aid rendered during the Emergency Epidemic at this post.
“2. The liberal quantity of fruits, preserves, jellies, grape juice, etc., furnished by your organization contributed immeasurably to the comfort and welfare of the sick and eased the suffering of those poor patient boys whom we lost. The generous, willing help in nursing, letter writing, and janitor work, which was given without evidence of pride or reserve by the many kind friends sent to the hospital by your Committee, relieved a situation which, without this aid, would necessarily have been most acute.
“3. Will you kindly convey the assurance of my sincerest appreciation to all those who gave of their time and energy through you as Camp Representative and who, in their splendid spirit of unselfishness, have neither sought nor received personal credit or thanks.
“Cordially and sincerely yours,
| “R. C. Steeple, |
| “Field Director, A. R. C.” |
At a time when there was some talk that others wished to restrict the activities of this Committee, many officers were willing to go on record as believing that the Christian Science War Relief Committee was a helpful organization, whose activity they desired to see continued. Several of the letters written at this time follow:
“Dear Sir: I wish to thank you for the kindness extended to me since coming to this camp. I am also very thankful
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