An Appeal for Widows and Orphans of Colored French Soldiers
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AN APPEAL FOR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS OF COLORED FRENCH SOLDIERS
A campaign is being conducted in Norfolk to secure $5000 to alleviate the sufferings of the widows and orphans of colored French soldiers. Four hundred thousand colonial troops have been killed while fighting for France, leaving one million widows and orphans.
We realize you have been heavily burdened by numerous charities, but are confident you will respond to this urgent appeal for help. These people are in destitute circumstances, without food, shelter or clothing, caves in a large measure form their habitation; roots their food and bushes their clothing. Ten cents will feed an orphan for one day; one dollar for ten days; thirty-five dollars for one year. Will you not aid us? Will you not respond to this appeal?
For three years these soldiers bore the brunt of conflict; for three years they fought “to make the world safe for democracy,” for three years they waged your war and fought your battles. Now, that they sleep beneath the sod, will you not send comfort to their widows and orphans?I appeal to you in the name of humanity, which in suffering knows no race nor recognizes no creed.
All contributions will be gratefully received and promptly acknowledged if sent to the Executive Secretary, care of The Journal and Guide, 711-717 Highland Avenue.
Thanking you earnestly in advance for your contribution,
I am,
Charles S. Morris Jr.
Executive Secretary.