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June 12, 1861

Captain Goodwin.

Sir

I am informed
that the volunteers from
Stockbridge, all belong to
your company [Company K of the 2nd Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry] ; I have there-
fore taken the liberty of
addressing to you, (Care of
Mr Abbott) a box, containing
clothing for them, which I
beg you to distribute. Each
parcel is directed, and upon
the top of the box is a
towel for each man. The
materials for these garments
were furnished by our town,
and the ladies did the

the sewing. Will you be so
kind as to inform the men,
whence this contribution comes,
and say to them; that the
ladies of Stockbridge feel
an earnest interest in
their welfare; and will
always gladly do any
thing in their power to
promote their comfort, and
aid them in performing
faithfully the duties they
have undertaken in their
country's service. May
God bless you all.
Stockbridge.
June 12th 1861.