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The Daily Dispatch: April 24, 1861., [Electronic resource], Progress of the war. (search)
Letcher, to assist in holding fortifications, &c., for the defence of the State. A "Home Guard has also been organized in this vicinity, consisting of many of the most worthy and deserving gentlemen of the county." A Chesterfield correspondent writes (April 22d) as follows: There was a large gathering of the people to-day to provide means for equipping the volunteers, organizing a Home Guard, and providing for committees of vigilance. C. W. Friend was called to the chair, and J. W. Howard was appointed Secretary. Mr. E. Williams offered a resolution to raise $1,500 for immediate use, to buy uniforms, the County Court to reimburse the people for the outlay, and make a further appropriation of $8,000 at the next meeting of the Court. The citizens came forward promptly and endorsed the bonds of the committee appointed to raise the money, and the whole amount was soon raised. P. H. Drewry, R. A. Willis and E. Williams were appointed to disburse the money. Liberal sums were