The Daily Dispatch: August 7, 1861., [Electronic resource]

[for the Richmond Dispatch.]
a suggestion to farmers.

To the Editors of the Dispatch:

Dear Sirs:

Through your paper I wish to make a suggestion to the farmers of the counties commanding the markets of Richmond. From the beginning of the war Richmond has done and is still doing nobly. Her ports have been blockaded her trade stopped, and business nearly suspended but she has not fagged in her energy and efforts to carry on the war, and to contribute to the soldier's comfort.--At this time she has many wounded soldiers in her hospital.--also a large number of poor and destitute families to be cared for, including hundreds, near and dear, left behind by our brave soldiers who have gone to war — The sessions through the counties have been good, and crops abundant, and I think, for the benefit of the needy of Richmond, every farmer might, according to his ability, spare a barrel or two of flour. If he can give one, do so, and if more, give it — give just what he thinks le an sp r. We wheat growers will never miss it, and I have no doubt of its going to a good purpose. I am quite a small farmer, but pledge myself for two barrels.

Powhatan.
P. S.--Of course a committee will make a proper disposition of it.