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Post Office telegraph from OMHS Buckingham Palace
A Post Office telegraph from O.M.H.S. Buckingham Palace, dated 15th August 14. To E. D. Towse, Esq. Swanley Village, Kent. It reads You will have seen in the newspapers that the Prince of Wales is raising a National Relief Fund to alleviate the acute distress which must inevitably arise on account of the war. Your name has been suggested by the Committee to his Royal Highness as one from whom a subscription may be expected. I am directed by His Royal Highnesss Committee to express a hope that if you have not already subscribed you will do so during the next few days. Frederick Ponsonby. Commemorative Art
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Account Acute Arise Buckingham Committee Dated Directed Distress Expected Express Fund Highness Hope Inevitably Newspapers Office Raising Reads Subscription Suggested Swanley Telegraph Your 15th Alleviate
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1. Title: A Post Office Telegraph Message from OMHS Buckingham Palace, 15th August 1814: An Appeal for the National Relief Fund This image showcases an original Post Office telegraph message from the Office of Military Hospitals and Sanitary Commission (OMHS) at Buckingham Palace, dated 15th August 1814. The message, addressed to Mr. E. D. Towse, Esq. of Swanley Village, Kent, reads: "You will have seen in the newspapers that the Prince of Wales is raising a National Relief Fund to alleviate the acute distress which must inevitably arise on account of the war. Your name has been suggested by the Committee to his Royal Highness as one from whom a subscription may be expected. I am directed by His Royal Highness's Committee to express a hope that if you have not already subscribed, you will do so during the next few days." The telegraph message is a testament to the efforts of the Prince Regent, later King George IV, to provide aid and relief to those affected by the ongoing war. The message underscores the importance of community involvement and solidarity during times of crisis. The use of the Post Office telegraph system, a significant technological advancement of the era, facilitated the rapid dissemination of information and appeals for support. This evocative piece of history offers a glimpse into the past, illustrating the power of communication and the collective responsibility of individuals to respond to the needs of their community and country. The telegraph message serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring spirit of philanthropy and the role it plays in addressing the challenges faced by society.
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