Richmond Dispatch, 7/18/1861

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From the Richmond Dispatch, 7/18/1861, p. 2

Taking it Easy. - The free negro population employed on the fortifications near this town march in every evening with drums beating and colors flying, which does not betoken by any means that they are displeased at having to contribute towards defending their native place from a foreign invader.

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