| The Life of Dr. J.R. Miller |
Chapter 2 |
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On December 15, 1863, he wrote further of his activities:
I find in the city at present about seventeen hundred sick and wounded. All the hotels, churches and other public buildings, besides several private dwellings, are occupied as hospitals. I have visited most of these and find there conditions as good as could be expected under the circumstances, but there is still a great want of sufficient food and clothing. The army, during and before the siege, made such demands upon the subsistence of the country, that the citizens cannot do much. I trust we shall be able to bring these gallant fellows many of the comforts of home. They are worthy, and will not be forgotten by the kind and generous ones who are working for the soldiers.”
In January, 1864, he wrote:
“The opening of the month found me on a Tennessee river steamboat at Chattanooga, awaiting its departure to return to my field. I had with me a small supply of stores and a delegate, Rev. William Gaston, of East Liverpool, Ohio… Our boat was without accommodations, and we found ourselves poorly prepared to endure the violent storms and most bitter cold of many years. We left Chattanooga on New Year’s evening, and reached London Sabbath morning.”
Next day he reached Knoxville, where he opened rooms and commenced distribution of the scanty supplies available.
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