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Michigan in the Civil War Sanitary Operations
CHRISTIAN COMMISSION.
" In the beauty of the lilies, Christ was born across the sea, "With a glory in his bosom that transfigures you and me; As he died to make men holy, let us die to make men free.
The "Christian Commission" was a powerful auxiliary in sanitary operations, possessing immense strength, energy, and courage. It was most successful as a sanitary organization, uniting therewith the religious instruction and admonition of good men to the living when opportunity offered, while kindly consolation was afforded in their last moments to those who were passing away.
The following report of the Michigan branch for 1864 finds a proper place at this time:
To John Robertson, Adjutant General State of Michigan:
American civil war
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