The Confederates had another source for nitrate and saltpeter they also did this in Richmond and more than likely in other city's also.
https://timeline.com/civil-war-gunpo...e-79f8d21327f0
PS. How would you like to have this job on a good hot july day?
Last edited by Ron The Old Reb; 08-03-2019 at 12:16 PM.
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