We desire to call the attention of planters to the importance of an early subscription of flour and corn meal for the use of our army. The Confederate government purchased in May last an immense quantity of flour and stored it at this place, but the supply is now entirely exhausted. Unless the planters of West Tennessee, North Alabama and Mississippi come forward and subscribe flour and meal taking Confederate bonds in payment, our brave boys in the field will soon be without bread. Let each planter indicate to the Commissary department at this place by mail or through his commission merchant what he is willing to sell to the government for their bonds, and let them send it forward immediately. There are five mills in operation here capable of grinding bushels daily, to which the planters can send their wheat and have it ground and barrelled, ready for transportation.
Memphis Daily Appeal, Memphis, TN