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There were cases of extreme destitution, but none of starvation. — [D. C. McIn- 

 TiRE, Norris Fork P. O., Henry county. 



Tliere was destitution but no starving that I know of. — [[. J. Quick, Gaines Farm, 

 Henry county. 



No cases of starvation occurred to my knowledge, but many were put on short 

 allowance, and much stock actually perished for want of food. — lZ. S. Raqax, Independ- 

 ence, Jackson county. 



To my knowledge, I cannot say that any person starved to death directly, but 

 hundreds and thousands of men and beasts did not get the necessaries to keep them up 

 in vigor and strength, required to do the work allotted to them after the destruction. I 

 knew several to say they put their crops in on bread and water, and the bread gave out 

 and they had to leave for other parts to make a living ; and thousands were compelled 

 to mortgage and pledge their property. It was represented by some of the wealthy 

 money mongers that Johnson county could take care of her destitute, which prevented 

 much assistance and aid for distribution from coming here ; though considerable was 

 sent and distributed by the society of Dunkards. Granges and other individuals, and 

 this alleviated our situation very much.— [John Zimmerman, Warrensburg township, 

 Johnson county. 



Destitution did exist, but probably no positive starvation, in this immediate vicin- 

 ity. — [Calvin A. Mark, Warrensburg, Johnson county. 



No; the good people of St. Louis, and other parts of the State, prevented starva- 

 tion, and the rich helped the poor everywhere in the county. — [B. F. Dunkley, Dunks- 

 burg, Johnson county. 



We think not, but many families were upon very short allowance a considerable 

 time, having nothing to eat but poor bread and water. — [J. T. Fkrguson, Linabar, 

 Lafayette county. 



There were cases of destitution, but aid from abroad, and assistance at home, pre- 

 vented any cases of starvation. — J. Belt, Napoleon, Lafayette county. 



None, to my knowledge, but there must have been much suffering, and even death, 

 but for the praiseworthy response of the citizens of both Lafayette and other counties, as 

 well as the city of St. L"ouis. — [Jas. E. Gladish, AuUsville, Lafayette county. 



There were many cases of actual destitution in this county, but none of starva- 

 tion.— Jno. L. Modrel, Littie Osage, Vernon county. 



THE GOVERNOR'S PROCLAMATION. 



The general interest awakened in the various endeavors to aid the 

 suflTerers was, without doubt, largely due to the active sympathy and 

 the prompt attention given to the subject by Governor Hardim About 

 the middle of May he issued the following proclamation : 



Whereas, owinsr to the failures and losses of crops much suffering has been en- 

 dured by many of our people during the past few months, and similar calamities are 

 impending upon larger communities, and may possibly extend to the whole State, and 

 if not abated will eventuate in sore distress and famine ; 



Wherefore, be it known that the 3d day of June proximo is hereby appointed and 

 set apart as a day of fasting and pr.iyer, that Almighty God may be invoked to remove 

 from our midst those impending calamities, and to grant instead the blessings of abun- 

 dance and plenty ; and tlie people and all the officers of the State are hereby requested 

 to desist, during that day, from their usual employiuents, and to assemble at their 

 places ot worship lor humble and devout prayer, and to otherwise observe the day as 

 one of fasting and prayer. 



In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the great seal of 

 the State of Missouri to be affixed, in the City of Jefferson, this 17th day of May, 1875. 



C. H. HARDIN. 

 By the Governor : 



M. K. McGrath, Secretary of State. 



