| From the Columbus (Ga.) Times |
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| December 28, 1864 |
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| Wanted |
| "Negro Laborers, Carpenters and
Blacksmiths" |
| We wish to hire for the
ensuing year 25 Laborers and eight to ten Blacksmiths and Carpenters to
work in Government employ, which will exempt negroes from conscription.
We will pay good prices for smart and active fellows For particulars
apply at our Government Works, near the New Bridge. |
| John D. Gray & Co. |
| {Gray manufactured
many products for the Government. Since he had already agreed with Sims
to make some 200 RR cars in Columbus, these hands may have been hired to
assist in filling that contract.} |
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