Show KING THANKS RED CROSS british ruler appreciates assistance offered sick and wounded london the following letter from king george to president wilson was made public may 19 to the president of the alie united states of america on the eve of tile the second appeal which the american red cross is about to make for funds with which to carry on its work of mercy I 1 thank you I 1 in 11 tile name of my people for the assistance already offered the sick and wounded of the allied countries my heartfelt wish is that the results of tills this new appeal may enable the red cross of america side by side with our own organization and those ti lose of the allied countries successfully to carry out the great humane mission imposed il PoSed upon us by the gigantic war such as the world lias has never known the unexampled munificence of americas first response provided a noble record in charity effort and I 1 feel sure her generous hearted people will again respond to the extent that the resources of your groat great country alone can call command signed EORGE 1 11 |