"She was with me as voluntary nurse, or matron, for more than three
years, and during that time she conducted herself in every respect
so as to command the respect and esteem of all with whom she came
in contact, from the humblest private to the highest in command,
and the citizens of every place where she was stationed gave her a
hearty welcome, and invited her into the best of society.
"Feeling this much was due to one who suffered so many privations
for 'Dear Lost Cause,' I send it to you for you to use as you think
proper in promoting her good. You know me well, and can vouch for
anything I have said.
"Very respectfully,
"WM. T. McALLISTER, M.D.,
"Late Surgeon P.A.C.S."
After such testimonials of worth and work, anything more would seem
out of place. Yet we cannot refrain from mentioning some of the
sayings of soldiers who, though forgotten, yet recall her with
affection for the tender nursing received at her hands. Says one, "She
was the moving spirit in the hospital, officially and practically. The
first object of her ministrations was to relieve suffering and save
life.
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