Ordnance Department of Va., Richmond,Aug. 7, 1861.
Notice.--It is very desirable that all corps, communities and individuals in the State, having Arms of any kind — beyond those absolutely necessary for their immediate use — should return the same to this Department as soon as possible that they may be overhauled and thoroughly repaired. Address.C. Dimmock, Colonel,
au 8--ts Chief of Ordnance of Virginia.