“The Salvation Army does its work quietly, carefully, persistently and effectively. Our patriotic citizenry will quickly place the stamp of approval upon the great work being done by the Salvation Army among the private soldiers at home and abroad.” (Signed) Governor Brough of Arkansas. Lansing, Michigan, June 13, 1918. To Whom It May Concern: Among the various organizations doing war work in connection with the American Army, none are found more worthy of support than the Salvation Army. Entering into its work with the whole-hearted zeal which has characterized its movement in times of peace, it has won the highest praise of both officers and soldiers alike. It is an essential pleasure to commend the work of the Salvation Army to the people of Michigan with the urgent request that its war activities be given your generous support. Albert E. Sleeper, Governor of the State of Michigan. Mark E. McKee, Secretary, Counties Division, Michigan War Board. State of Kansas Arthur Capper, Governor, Topeka August 8, 1917. I have been greatly pleased with the war activities of the Salvation Army and want to express my appreciation of the splendid service rendered by that organization on the battlefield of Europe ever since the war began. It is a most commendable and a most patriotic thing to do and I hope the people of Kansas will give the enterprise their generous support. Very respectfully, (Signed) Arthur Capper, Governor. “Best wishes for the success of your work. As the Salvation Army has done so much good in time of peace, it has multiplied opportunities to do good in the horrors of war, if given the necessary means.” (Signed) Miles Poindexter, Senator from Washington. House of Representatives Washington, D. C. January 8, 1918. Colonel Adam Gifford, Salvation Army, 8 East Brookline Street, Boston, Mass. My Dear Colonel Gifford: I desire to write you in highest commendation of the work the Salvation Army is doing in France. During last November I was behind the French and English fronts, and unless one has been there they cannot realize the assistance to spirit and courage given to the soldiers by the “hut” service of the Salvation Army. The only particular in which the Salvation Army fell short was that there were not sufficient huts for the demands of the troops. The huts I saw were crowded and not commodious. Behind the British front I heard several officers state that the service of the Salvation Army was somewhat different from other services of the same kind, but most effective. With kindest regards, I remain, Very sincerely yours, (Signed) George Holden Tinkham, Congressman. This Condolence Card conveyed the sympathy of the Commander to the friends of the fallen. Forethought had prepared this some time before the first American had made the supreme sacrifice. Looking Greater Love Hath No Man Than This, That a Man Lay Down His Life for His Friends 122 W. 14th Street New York My dear Friend: