To Refugees: Up-Country Residence for Sale
I offer for sale my house and lots in the town of Carthage, 42 miles above Fayetteville, on the Western Plank Road. The premises consist of four town lots with 10 acres of land attached, in a most retired and desireable part of the town. The Dwelling is two story, with seven fire places, the out-buildings convenient and in good condition. The yards are level, with beautiful soil and shade trees, native oak and aspen. Two large gardens are also on the premises, the one used exclusively for vegetables, the other for fruits; the latter contain several large and heavy bearing Scuppernong and other grape vines, besided the Bartlett and other delicious kinds of Pears, Cherries, Quinces, &c &c. The village is proverbial for its healthfulness and good water as well as for the variety and excellence of the Fruits, Vegetables and other products raised in the surrounding county. Persons in disagreeable proximity to the yankees may purchase a cheap and desireable residence by applying soon.
C. Dowd
Carthage, Jun 28, 1862
Source: Fayetteville Observer, July 3, 1862 as found on www.digitalnc.org
A “cheap and desireable residence” for purchase by “Persons in disagreeable proximity to the yankees”
July 8, 2012 by civilianwartime
