The American Association For The Relief Of The Misery Of Battle Fields Letter Of Henry W. Bellows To M. J. Henri Dunant (1866)

The book titled ""The American Association For The Relief Of The Misery Of Battle Fields: Letter Of Henry W. Bellows To M. J. Henri Dunant (1866)"" is a historical document that contains a letter written by Henry Whitney Bellows to M. J. Henri Dunant in 1866. The letter discusses the formation of the American Association for the Relief of the Misery of Battle Fields, which was established in response to the devastating effects of the American Civil War. Bellows outlines the goals and objectives of the association, which included providing medical aid and assistance to wounded soldiers on the battlefield, as well as working towards the prevention of future wars. The letter also highlights the importance of international cooperation in achieving these goals, and references the work of Dunant, who was the founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross. Overall, this book provides valuable insight into the efforts made by individuals and organizations in the aftermath of the Civil War to alleviate the suffering of those affected by the conflict.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.