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Defence of Richmond.

Perhaps no citizen of Virginia has a more thorough practical acquaintance with the proper locations for a system of fortifications for Richmond, than that excellent surveyor and intelligent gentleman, Mr. Mifflin Ladd, of Henrico. He knows every foot of ground around Richmond in all directions for twenty miles, and in the pursuit of his profession has traversed it all till the whole is as familiar to him as the streets of Richmond to the oldest inhabitant. Every avenue, from a turnpike to a sheep path; every water-course, pond and swamp; every forest, grove and bush, are as well known to him as the letters of the alphabet. Richmond, in Mr. Ladd's opinion, has various means of natural defence, which, by the aid of military art, can render it impregnable against any force by which it may be appalled. We advise the authorities to consult this gentleman, if they wish to be thoroughly posted up on the topography of this region.

The Daily Dispatch: may 20, 1861. Richmond Dispatch. 4 pages. by Cowardin & Hammersley. Richmond. may 20, 1861. microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mi : Proquest. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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