Tuskegee, Ala., March 31, 1862.
Editors Advertiser and Register: Having observed the interest which you manifest in the “Women's Gunboat,” we venture to inform you that the patriotic ladies of Tuskegee desire to be represented in the enterprise that has for its object the protection of their dearest rights.
With this view they have canvassed the community, and have secured cash subscriptions to the amount of $303.95, together with a donation of three bales of cotton.
Other subscriptions are promised, and will doubtless be procured.
These contributions have been made with the understanding that the money is to be appropriated to the construction of an iron-clad gunboat for the defence of Alabama.
The amount is on deposit with the Tuskegee Insurance Company, subject to order when the enterprise shall have received such substantial encouragement as to place the matter beyond contingency.
We would be pleased to open correspondence with the responsible originators of the project.
Respectfully, etc.,
The “Women's Gunboat.” --The Mobile Advertiser publishes the following letter, signed by five secessionist women:
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