The benevolent, who have so generously shared their means with the victims of these misfortunes, will reap their reward in the consciousness of having performed a noble act and in receiving the grateful thanks of men, women, and children whose sufferings they have relieved.
Grant acknowledges the generosity of those who helped disaster victims, highlighting the nobility of their actions.
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