| From the Richmond Dispatch |
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| August 19, 1861 |
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| Salt |
| Under the operation of
the blockade this article is becoming scarce and dear in Eastern Virginia. At the works near
here, we understand, unusual activity prevails —
new furnaces have been erected, and a large additional force employed.
A very heavy stock of salt is on hand ready for shipment, but at
present it is impossible to get it off — the {Virginia
& Tennessee} railroad
being taxed to its utmost capacity in transporting troops bound to the
seat of war. |
| If our Eastern friends could
spare a few trains we have no doubt they would be quickly leaded with
a No. 1 article and returned. |
| Abingdon Dem. |
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