Philadelphia, August 12, 1864. Dear Sir: : We are again under the necessity of making application to the citizens of the ward for subscriptions to a fund to raise troops for the defence of our nation, and by this means avoid the necessity for a draft. ... Arrangements have been made for the appointment of a lieutenant to enlist specially for the benefit of the ward, and if the citizens maintain their reputation for liberality, it is not likely there will be a draft in the Ninth Ward. May we ask you to send to either of the undersigned committee the amount you are willing to give? / Respectfully, Daniel Steinmetz, 5 South Merrick St. ..., Dear Sir: We are again under the necessity of making application to the citizens of the ward for subscriptions, We are again under the necessity of making application to the citizens of the ward for subscriptions