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The Daily Dispatch: June 20, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 3 (search)
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.justice to Charlottesville — Hospitality of the inhabitants, &c. Came Jefferson, June 17, 1861. Your University correspondent, J. R. Dr, having made an incorrect statement in regard to the New Market Volunteers, from Nelson co, Va., calculated to injure the officers in command of this post, and the citizens of Charlottesville and the University, I deem it proper to state that the New Market Volunteers were, immediately upon arrival, quartered at the Delavan House, midway between Charlottesville and the University. where preparations were made to receive us; but having ascertained that we could obtain more commodious quarters, possessing greater advantages, at the University, was immediately set out for that place without walling to prepare dinner; we took a snack, however, which kept us from getting very hungry. The day was thus occupied in moving and fixing up-- In one hour after our arrival, the citizens of the University gave us wh
The Daily Dispatch: June 20, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 32 (search)
, need eventually the co-operation of our sisters through out the State, and therefore we would suggest that in every county and in every community societies be formed at once. Whatever amounts can be raised, let them be forwarded as soon as possible to our Treasurer, Mrs. Samuel M. Price. We will say in conclusion, that the most of those who may be wounded in any battle that may take place will be brought here; still, as already mentioned, we propose to send nurses and comforts to the different camps. You will therefore feel as deep an interest as ourselves in the success of this movement. We have the President's sanction for what we propose, and with your aid promptly rendered we may, by God's blessing, do a great deal for the bodily and spiritual comfort of those who may endure pain and suffering for us and our country. Mrs. Wm. H. Macfarland, Mrs. F. G. Ruffin, Miss. Catherine H. Myers, Mrs. F. E. Nelson. Mrs. H. B. Gwathmey, Mrs. Jno. Stewart Walker.
The Daily Dispatch: July 5, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 10 (search)
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.Floyd's Brigade. Headquarters, Floyd's Brigade, Camp Jackson, July 2, 1861. There are now encamped here about seventeen hundred men — infantry — most of whom are armed and well drilled. Six more companies of infantry are expected in a few days. There are three companies of cavalry, one from Smith, one from Lee, and one from Nelson, containing in all about two hundred and fifty men. Several more companies of cavalry are expected in a few days.
The Daily Dispatch: October 30, 1861., [Electronic resource], Contributions. (search)
Contributions. --We are requested by Mrs. F. E. Nelson to acknowledge the following contributions for sick and wounded soldiers: From the "Young Ladies' Aid Society," at Clarksville, Va., the sum of $52 38; also, through the same source, a donation from H. Skipwith. Esq., of $50, and from Mrs. Ellen Towns, $2.
The Daily Dispatch: October 30, 1861., [Electronic resource], Accident. (search)
e released upon taking oath not to bear arms against the United States Government. This is done in response to the recent release of fifty- seven of our wounded soldiers at Richmond. As nearly all the persons released by the rebel authorities are disabled by wounds and disease, more than half of them having had a limb amputated, Col. Burke made selection in the same manner from among the common soldiers, and those were taken who appeared to be most disabled and weakened by disease. Judge Nelson has arrived in the city, and will next week proceed with the trial of the persons indicted by the United States grand jury in the Circuit Court for piracy. To-day three hundred and ninety colored persons were sent out to join the American colony in Hayti. They are principally married people, with quite a large number of children. The steamer City of Washington left to-day for Liverpool, with 44 cabin passengers, and others in the steerage. Among the passengers was the Rev. F.