From the Richmond Dispatch, 5/8/1861, p. 1

Attention, Seamen – Those who may design to lend assistance in the harbor and coast defence of the State, will be taken into service by applying at the recruiting rendezvous, corner of Cary and Twentieth streets.

From the Richmond Dispatch, 5/8/1861, p. 2

NAVAL RENDEZVOUS,
RICHMOND, VA, May 6th, 1861.

SEAMEN AND OTHERS desiring to serve in the harbor and coast defence of the State, will be taken into service at the store of LIBBY & SON, corner of Cary and 20th streets.

Rate of pay, &c., the same as given in the U. S. Naval Service.

S. S. LEE, Captain,
Commanding Recruiting Service.

my 7 – 12t

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