| From the Wilmington Journal |
| January 7, 1864 |
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| 300 Negroes Wanted |
| I wish to hire for the
Virginia & Tennessee Railroad Company three hundred able-bodied Negro
Men, for the year 1864 to cut cord wool and cross ties, and work on the
repairs of track. Having on hand a full supply of provisions and
clothing, I can safely promise that servants hired to this Company shall
at all times be well fed and clothed. The road is located in a healthy
section of the country, remote from the enemy's linen, offering usual
inducements to the owners of negroes to hire them to me. Those having
negroes to hire will do well to see me. My P.O. address is Clinton, N.C.
I would like to hear from those of whom I have hired negroes heretofore. |
| J.C. Peterson |
| {First published Dec.
16,1863} |
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