During my stay in France I wrote a number of letters to the press
relating to the work of the Blue Cross Society of France, and in return
received many interesting letters from America, and in many instances
donations for the Refuge.
One of the most pleasing was the following, which demonstrates the heart
and spirit of the boys and girls of our great and generous country.
Livingston Avenue, Dobbs Ferry, N. Y.
John I. Anderson,
Continental Hotel, Paris, France.
Dear Sir:
Your appeal for the wounded dogs now being
cared for in the hospital in Neuilly,
France, which appeared in the New York
Globe, was brought to the attention of the
children of the Presbyterian Church of
this town, and they decided to do
something themselves to raise a little
money.
Five youngsters equipped their dogs with
white blankets and collection boxes and
spent Saturday asking dog lovers to give
something for the little war sufferers.
When the boxes were opened they found
$18.00, which I am forwarding to you. A
donation of $2.50 was made by the Dramatic
Club of the Presbyterian Church, bringing
the total to $20.50, for which amount my
check is drawn to your order.
The children would very much appreciate
any particulars which you can furnish them
regarding these “little soldiers.”
Very truly yours,
Margaret M. Link.
February 25, 1919.
This help from America has wonderfully encouraged the Countess in her
philanthropic work among the crippled, sick and needy dumb animals, and
it is her desire to extend the work to other parts of France, where
inestimable good can be accomplished.
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