Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-08-23
NOTICE.

The Executive Of Virginia, by authority oil
the Convention and Of the General Assembly
has, from time to time, accepted the patrlot'c
services Of the gallant sons Of the OoH"o"
wealth who have cheerlully rallied to her az
fence, and volunteered to protect the Interests
Of the Confederate States. These men, under
every Inconvenience and hardship, murrnuf
not There is the greater propriety IN antlci-
pating their wants and in ministerlng 10 'he'r
necessities. The Government Of tho Oon'ed-
crate States is making every effort to provide
al the troops with the clothing and Quarter
master and Commissary stores necessary Tor
their comfort and sustenance. But feeling II
to be an obligation on the part of Virginia TO
see that her own volunteers are amply pro7l-
ded for, I have thought it duty, which take
pleasure in performing, to use every exerton
to have an ample supply of requisite clothing.
I therefore, on behalf Of the State, invoke all
citizens of this Commonwealth to furnish such
articles of clothing, Of substantial fabric, ready
made, as it may be in their power to tender
Each soldier shouli be furnished with a great
coat; q coat vest and pantalocns-two pair OF
the latter at least; two pair OF warm yarn
socks, drawers, shirts, shoes and a blanket.
All articles transmitted to the Adjutant Cen
eral of the State, labelled with the name OF Inc
person for whom intended, with the name Oh
the Captain or officer commanding the COM
pany to which the person belongs, viii DC lot
warded with certainty to their proper destlna-
ton. When not intended for a specified indi'
yidual, if marked "For the Army the articles
will be distributed, to those in want, with equal
certainty.
To insure success, | respectfully recommend
to the County or Corporation Courts to make
provision for clothing the respective companies
from their counties or corporations. When
such provision is not made at the first
session of the Courts after this notice, call
upon the patriotic citizens OF the counties or
corporations so failing to hold public meetings,
and appoint committees, whose duty it shall
be to make provision for clothing such com
panies as it may be in their power ID provide
for. Clothing provided by Courts or meetings
of citizens may be forwarded in like manner to
the Adjutant Generals Department, and will
be Immediately transmitted with certainty to
its destination.
This is an important duty, which | earnestly
hone will be attended to-, promptly, with zeal
and energy. 1t is the duty of a free people to
repel the ruthless invaders Of their soil. 1t is
their duty to punish the enemy, and make him
feel their power and know their resources. To
have the ability to perform this duty, we must
see that our soldiers are cared for and made
efficient. 1t will warm the soldiers heart to
know the old Commonwealth is interested in
his welfare, and is busying herself in caring for
him. 1t will nerve the patriot arm to feel thai
it has n watchful eye at home, mindful of all its
wants and ready 10 supply them. Feeling that
this appeal from the Executive in favor Of our
volunteers will be responded 10 fully and
promptly by a generous people, I confidently
await the result.
Given under my hand, at Richmond, this
22d day of August, 1861, and in the eighty
sixth year of the Commonwealth.
JOHN LETCFIER.
N. B.-Manufacturers Of cloths in Fir.
GINA will please furnish the Executive with
samples of such cloths as they may be able to
manufacture, and the quantity they can fur.