on the 27th of May, she died, greatly
mourned by all who knew her worth, and her devotion to the national
cause.

The Association continued its work till the close of the war. The amount
of its disbursements, we have not been able to ascertain.

WOMEN'S RELIEF ASSOCIATION OF BROOKLYN AND LONG ISLAND.

The city of Brooklyn, Long Island, and the Island of which it forms the
Western extremity, were from the commencement of the war intensely
patriotic. Regiment after regiment was raised in the city, and its quota
filled from the young men of the city, and the towns of the island, till
it seemed as every man of military age, and most of the youth between
fifteen and eighteen had been drawn into the army. An enthusiastic zeal
for the national cause had taken as complete possession of the women as
of the men. Everywhere were seen the badges of loyalty, and there was no
lack of patient labor or of liberal giving for the soldiers on the part
of those who had either money or labor to bestow. The news of the first
battle was the signal for an outpouring of clothing, hospital stores,
cordials, and supplies of all sorts, which were promptly forwarded to
the field. After each successive engagement, this was repeated, and at
first, the Young Men's Christian Association of the city, a most
efficient organization, undertook to be the almoners of a part of the
bounty of the citizens. Distant as was the field of Shiloh, a delegation
from the Association went thither, bearing a large amount of hospital
stores, and rendered valuable assistance to the great numbers of
wounded. Other organizations sprang up, having in view the care of the
wounded and sick of the army, and many contributors entrusted to the
earnest workers at Washington, the stores they were anxious to bestow
upon the suffering. After the great battles of the summer and autumn of
1862, large numbers of the sick and wounded were brought to Brooklyn,
for care and treatment filling at one time three hospitals. They came
often in need of all things, and the benevolent women of the city formed
themselves into Committees, to visit these hospitals in turn, and
prepare and provide suitable dishes, delicacies, and special diet for
the invalid soldiers, to furnish such clothing as was needed, to read to
them, write letters for them, and bestow upon them such acts of kindness
as should cause them to feel that their services in defense of the
nation were fully appreciated and h