The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-09-03
Notice by the Governor Of Virginia

The Executive of Virginia. by authority Of
the Convention and ofNhe General A ssembly,
has, from time to time, accepted The patriotic
services OF the gallant sons of the Common
wealth who have SO chserfully rallied to her
defence, and volunteered to protect tho inter
ests Of the Confederate Ststes. Thsse Non
under every inconvenience and hardsbjp
mUrmur net. There is the greater pro.
priety in anticipating their wants and in
ministering TO their necessities. This Gov
eminent OF the Confederate States is
making every effort to provide sill the troops
with the clothing and Qusrtsrmast or
and Commissary stores necessary for their
comfort and snstenance. But feeling 1t to
be an obligation on the part of Virginia to
gee that her own volunteers are amply pro-
vided for, have thought it q duty, which
take pleasure in performing, to use every ex-
e!tion to have an ample supply Of req 1isite
clothing. 1, therefore, on behalf Of the State
invoke al' citizens Of this Commonwealth to
furnish such articles of clothing, Of subst tan
tisl fabric. ready made, as IL may be in their
DiShed with great coat, coat, vest and
pentaloons-two pair Of ths latter at least !;
two pair OF warm yarn socks, drawers, shirts,
shoes, and blanket. All articles transmit.
ted tc the Adju;an t. General of tbs State, Ia
bailea with the name CT the person for whom
IL tended, wi tn the name of the Captain or off,
Ger commanding the com pany to which the per-
son belongs. will be forwarded with certainty
to their proper destination. When not in
tended fer specified individual, if marked
For the Army" the articles will be dis
tTibuted to those in want, with equal GER
tainty.
To insure success, / respectfully recon-
mend to the County or Corporation Courts to
make provision for clothing the respective
companies from their counties or corpora
tons. When such provision is not made at
the first session of the courts after this no.
tiee. L call upon the patriotic citizens Of the
counties or corporations so falling to hold
pubic meetings and appoint committees,
whose duty it shall be to make provision for
clothing such companies aS it may be In their
power to provide tor. Clothing provided by
courts or meetings of citizens may be for
warded III like manner to the Adj % tant Gene
RAILS Department, and will be Immediately
tran smitted with certainty to its des tina tion.
This is an important duty, which / ear
nestly hope will be attended to promptly
with zeal and energy. 1t is the duty Of tree
people to repel the uthless invaders of their
soil. 1t Is their duty to punish the enemy,
md make him feel their power and know
their resources. To have the ability to per-
form this duty. we must gee that our soldiers
are cared for and made efficient 1t will warm
the soldiers heart 20 know the old Common
wealth is interested in his welfare, and Is
busying herself in caring for him. 1t will
nerve the patriot arm to feel that 1T has a
watchfui eye at home, mindful of all its
wants, and ready to supply them. Feeling
that this appeal from the Executive in favor
Of our volunteers VIII Do responded to fully
and promptly by generous people. conf
IDENTIFY await the result.
Given under my hand, at Richmond, this
2N day of August, 1861, and in tho eighty
sixth year of the Commonwealth.
JOIN LsTcnsR.
ginia will please furnish the Executive with
samples Of auch cloths as they may be able
to manufacture, and the quantity they can
furnish, with thu price demanded.
A Papers throughout the State viii please
publish one time, and forward their bills to
the Executive.