NP, RCF 2/14/1865

From the Raleigh Confederate
 
February 14, 1865
 
Iron!  Iron!
   The Lockville Mining and Manufacturing Co. {about 30 miles southwest of Raleigh} are now making Iron of the best quality for plantation purposes, and will exchange the same with farmers and others for scrap Iron, negro-labour and provisions. Iron now ready for delivery at the works in Chatham County. We can also deliver in Raleigh or at any of the Stations on the Raleigh & Gaston or N. C. Railroads. Address the undersigned at Raleigh, or W. S. Downer Supt. Egypt, Chatham County {had been CSA Major, Superintendent of Armories, until his resignation in the spring of 1864}. We will now receive orders for Car Wheels, Locomotive tires and heavy castings.
W. J. Hawkins
Prest. L. M. & M. Co. {also President, Raleigh & Gaston RR}
{First published December 28, 1864}

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