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As funds were disbursed, applicants flooded Fourth Street near Broadway on July 25, 1863. Donors ensured a stress-free process, with clerks showing kindness and no intrusive questioning. Recipients were encouraged to return if further assistance was needed. In the first month alone, 6,392 people were helped, including their children, totaling 12,782 individuals from various professions and backgrounds.
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