| From the Richmond Sentinel |
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| April 4, 1863 |
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| To the Patrons of the Virginia Central
Railroad |
| There is reason to
believe that farmers have been withheld from sending breadstuffs to
market, from the apprehension that they might be taken by the
Government without paying "just compensation." The passage
of the Impressment bill has removed that difficulty. |
| The Company will do everything
in its power to transport all freights brought to the railroad, when
the cars are not preoccupied with Government freight. |
| Private parties may calculate
on receiving every accommodation. |
| E. Fontaine |
| President |