Esther de Berdt Reed

She published Sentiments of an American Woman which called for financial sacrifice and an increased role of women in public service.[7] On June 12, 1780, Reed published Sentiments of an American Woman, which called for financial sacrifice and an increased role for women in public service.[7] Esther's husband wrote to General George Washington on June 20, 1780 to tell him about the funds raised by the women's efforts.[10] They exchanged in correspondence in which Washington reiterated to Esther that the funds would be better suited towards clothing because some men would misuse it on things such as alcohol.[10] Esther agreed to buy linen to make clothing for General Washington and his army by the end of summer.
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