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The Daily Dispatch: June 15, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
Smart, of Richmond, began the erection of earth works in a grave yard to the right of the Church, and beyond the creek. We continued the work till sunset, and made considerable progress.--This was the most advanced point of all the operations for defence — not very elevated, but the best that could be got. Yesterday morning at hall past three the bugle sounded "to arms." and in a few minutes the three companies — to wit: Young Guard, CaptCharters; Henrico Southern Guard, Capt Children, of Hanover; and the Life Guard, Capt walker, all of the 3d Regiment of Virginia Volunteers, Lieutenant Col. Stuart commanding — were under arms, and started for a position just this sine of the work on which they had been engaged the day before. It was a mill dam, which had been converted into a redoubt. After halting here a half hour, we were ordered to repair to our former position, on the little eminence to the right, in the grave-yard. Here we continued to work in the entrenchment, continuing i<
The Daily Dispatch: June 15, 1861., [Electronic resource], An interesting document. (search)
Who will do likewise? --The ladies of Hanover, in the neighborhood of Salem Church, having heard of the exposed condition of Capt. B. W. Talley's company, (Hanover Grays,) a portion of Col. August's Regiment, on Monday morning commenced making tents, and by Wednesday had finished 12 tents 10 by 10 ft, said by a judge to be as good as any he had seen. These tents would have cost the State from $250 to $300. Girls from 14 to ladies of 60 years of age were busily engaged in this werthy ente were busily engaged in this werthy enterprise. Such patriotism claims our highest admiration. Mr. Haw gave essential aid in labor and material. Camp stools were made by Messrs. Ellett, Cross & Curtis and sent along, which will add to the comfort of the company. The above articles have left our wharf for Williamsburg, at which place the Grays are now stationed, in charge of Messrs. Wm. E. and P. R. Norment. All honor to the ladies of Hanover for leading off in so laudable an enterprise.