belknap aided victims of devastating 1871 chicago fire.
from october 8, 1871 october 10 devastating fire burned , destroyed of chicago. fire killed hundreds of people , caused $200,000,000 in damages. on 100,000 citizens left destitute , homeless. belknap, concerned victims, promptly took action on october 9 , sent food rations st. louis, tents jeffersonville many homeless persons, , 2 company troops omaha infantry keep peace , order. on october 10, belknap in writing dispatch lt. general philip sheridan stated fire ...a national calamity. sufferers have sincere sympathy of nation. belknap ordered military officers around nation send supplies chicago liberally , promptly . in annual report president grant in december 1871, belknap praised war department efficiency of operations in aiding homeless , destitute of chicago fire within hours of notification, while fire in progress. belknap praised sheridan , several companies of troops under command keeping law , order in ruined city.
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