1860-11-06, Richmond Dispatch; Capt. Dimmock has left Virginia to procure arms in Washington DC
From the Richmond Dispatch, 11/6/1860, p. 1, c. 7
Arming the State. – We are informed that Capt. Dimmock left Richmond last night for Washington, by order of the Governor, for the purpose of purchasing arms for the use of the military.