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THE ORPHANS.Wo believe our city has done little or nothin# for Hood’s orphans. This we regret. We would have been pleased to record a liberal donation for our county. In tliis connection we have heard the remark, that there are numbers of orphan children of private soldiers, just as deserving of help. This we do not deny; and we have in our mind’s eye a particular case which we will take the liberty of designating, hoping that the mention of it will result in substantial aid. It is known to many of our citizens that Miss Sarah Ann Rockwell, has, in the unbounded goodness of heart, taken to her home the orphan children of the late J. A. J. Harrell, a gallant Confederate soldier. The little boy died, and she now has the care of the two little girls. Is it right that this lady, whose means are limited, and who depends for a livelihood, upon the poor pay of a teacher, should be allowed to assume all the expense of raising and educating these girls ? We think not. We believe there are men in this community who, if they know help would be acceptable, would claim the privilege of contributing something towards supporting these children. We write this without consulting Miss Rockwell, but with trie approval of Dr. Harris, who attends 1 Mr. Harrell in his last illness, and has been a fast friend of the orphans. We suggest that all persons who feel disposed tlt; lend a helping hand in this good work, leave their contributions with Dr. Harris.
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Milledgeville Union and Recorder
Milledgeville, Georgia, US
Tue, Oct 28, 1879
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