| From the Western Democrat (Charlotte,
N.C.) |
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| January 10, 1865 |
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| Derr's Furnace |
| Six Miles East of Lincolnton, N. C.
{About one mile east of the Wilmington, Charlotte
& Rutherford RR} |
| My Furnace is now in full
operation, and I am prepared to exchange Iron of all kinds for Bacon,
Corn, Oats, &c. Castings of all kinds will be furnished for provisions
or money. |
| Molasses Mills, Boilers, &c.,
cast to order on moderate terms. |
| I want to hire for the ensuing
year forty or fifty negro men -- two or three of them must be mechanics.
Address me at Lincolnton, N. C. |
| J. W. Derr |
| Spring Hill Forge, Dec. 19, 1864 |
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