Author: Bellow, Henry W[hitney. 1814 - 1882]. - Prest
Title: REPORT CONCERNING The WOMAN'S CENTRAL ASSOCIATION Of RELIEF At NEW YORK, To the U. S. Sanitary Commission at Washington.; Sanitary Commission. No. 32. Oct. 12, 1861
Description: New York: Wm. C. Bryant & Co. Printers, 41 Nassau St. Cor. Liberty, 1861. 1st Printing. Original publisher's printed paper self-wrappers, sewn. Now housed in an archival mylar sleeve. 43, [1] pp. 8-7/8" x 5-3/4". Age-toning & soiling to outer leaves, with light wear. Prior owner pencil signature [Union Defense League / Port Jefferson] to top of front wrapper. Arithmetic sum to lower edge of front wrapper. Overall, Very Good. From Bellow's Preface, "The efficient aid rendered our Commission by the Woman's Central Association of Relief at New York, has induced me to prepare a report on the origin, organization, and working of the Society, for permanent record among the papers of the Commission. Having been an original member of that Association, I am able to give facts which would be soon lost sight of if not now recorded." An uncommon, and early, primary source regarding the functions of this benevolent organization.

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