The Relief Committee of Richmond acknowledge the receipt of the following contributions for the month of October, namely: ‘ From Saunders Son, of Nassau, thirty blanket and fifteen pieces of calico; from--, two barrels of flour; from local forces, per Captain R. A. Tompkins, rations of bread and bacon; from Dr. Joseph Michaux, of Powhatan, four barrels of flour; from Parker Wescott, of company B, Governor's Mounted Guard, four cords of wood, cost $300; from officers and men of Governor's Mounted Guard, one and three-quarters cords of wood and $300; from D. H. Gorden, $500; from Robert A. Lancaster, $1,000; from N. C. Read, $300; from sundry persons, per Joseph Mayo, $420; from Mrs. K., $50; from H. Speeds, $10; from B., per W. H. Walker, $10; from Lieutenant M. H. H., of McIntosh's artillery, $10; Mrs. Dr. J. B. MeCaw, $35; from--, of Petersburg, $10; from George Bagby, $50; from A.B Gwathmey, $100; from Dunlop, Moncure & Co., $300; from Baughman & Richards (old issue), $1,500; from William Kaiser, a lot of bacon, to be sold for cost and charges. The funds and provisions having been exhausted, the Committee earnestly request immediate contributions of money, food and fuel. Contributions of money should be sent to H. E. C. Baskerville. Treasurer; and all supplies should be consigned to the "Relief Committee of Richmond, care of Messrs. Martin & Cardozo." ’
William P. Munford, President.
