The soldier's friend1865

This is a paperback book from 1865 Titled(The soldier's friend). It is 4 1/4 inches high and 2 7/8 inches wide. It has 128 pages and is in very nice condition for it's age. It covers many subjects. It was published by Perkinpine and Higgins in Philadelphia. The preface says, "This little book has been prepared as a convienient pocket manual for our soldiers in the army and navy. It contains a statement of what their friends at home are doing for them through the U.S. Sanitary commission, which has been empowered by the President of the nation, to supplement the issues of the Government in furnishing to the sick and wounded in the field, on the sea, in the camp, and in the hospital, what they may not readily and promptly obtain from the Government. It is believed that the information herein given of Homes and Lodges, Claim Agencies, etc. may prove of great value and encouragement to those who are marshalled under the good old Flag. The hymns have been selected with care, and are earnestly commended to the soldier with the hope that they may be the means of elevating his thoughts and cheering his heart amid the conflicts and privations to which he is exposed. In presenting this little manual to the brave defenders of our country, the Sanitary Commission are but performing a cheerful service for those whom it is their privilege and duty to visit with every ministration of kindness within their power, trusting that they may ever prove themselves to be the Soldier's Friend."