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Cotton planting

--A correspondent of the Savannah Republican, writing from Washington, Ga., April 2d, says:

‘ "Our planters had a meeting yesterday, which was largely attended, and they unanimously resolved and pledged themselves not to plant any cotton for sales the present year.--They will raise just enough for their own domestic consumption, and plant all their lands in grain. Our people are determined to support the army, and help to whip the fight in every way."

’ A letter dated Talbotton, Ga., says:

‘ "We had a glorious meeting here yesterday on cotton planting. Several of our largest planters will not plant a seed, among them, Major J. H. Walton, who has been in the habit of planting 600 acres in cotton.--So, also, old Mr. Searcy, and his son, Dr. Searcy, and Mr. J. Canker. I do not believe there will be 300 acres of cotton planted in the county. We have a cavalry company in progress, for the equipment of which $1,000 have been subscribed."

’ The Sandersville Georgian says:

‘ "We are truly gratified to be able to state that so far as we can learn — and we have made it our business to inquire — a large majority of the planters of Washington county will plant but very little cotton this spring. The same, we believe, may also be said of Johnson county.

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The Daily Dispatch: April 10, 1862. Richmond Dispatch. 4 pages. by Cowardin & Hammersley. Richmond. April 10, 1862. microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mi : Proquest. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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