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Michigan in the Civil War Sanitary Operations
following correspondence exhibits the origin of the "Fair":
To Mrs. John Potter and Miss Eliza Fisher, of the Ladies' Soldiers' Aid Society, of Kalamazoo, Michigan; The undersigned, citizens of Kalamazoo county, knowing that you have been active
and have accomplished much, ever since the rebellion commenced, in every good work for, the relief of the sick and wounded Union soldiers, would most respectfully suggest that' thousands of the patriotic and generous people of Michigan will be glad, in connection •with the annual fair of the Michigan State Agricultural Society, to be held on the 20th, 21st, 22d, and 23d days of September, at Kalamazoo, to contribute of their abundance, in money and articles, for the purpose of aiding the wounded and sick of that army which fought in defense of our National flag and the Union, against the traitorous designs of those who hate liberty and love despotism.
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