Female Relief Society

The first annual report of the Female Relief Society of Nauvoo; being a correct statement of the receipts and disbursements of the society, from its organization, March 16th 1842 to March 16th 1843, to wit.

Received donations of money, clothing, provisions, &c. &c. $507,00

Expended in appropriations for the relief of the poor. $306,48

Leaving the time aforesaid, a balance of $200,52

as follows, to wit.

Cash $ 29,00

Share in the Nauvoo House 50,00

Note of hand by J. Emmett 12,00

Orders 19,00

Cow, the use of which is appropriated to widow H. 14,00

Shingles 7,50

various articles of clothing, provision, &c. &c. 77,02

$200,52

An apology is due to the members of the Society for our delay in presenting this report. We would only say, it was unavoidable in consequence of circumstances beyond the control of the Treasurer, Mrs. E. A. Holmes, which rendered it impossible for her to make satisfactory returns at an earlier period.

We hope the Ladies of the Society will feel encouraged to renew their exertions, knowing that the blessings of the poor are resting upon them: We feel assured from what has passed under our personal observation, that many during the inclemency of the winter, were not only relieved, but preserved from famishing, through their instrumentality. More has been accomplished than our most sanguine anticipations predicted, and through the assistance and blessing of God, what may we not hope for the future?

By order of the President.

ELIZA R. SNOW, Secretary.

Nauvoo, June 30th, 1843.