From the Richmond Dispatch, 2/16/1863, p. 2, c. 7
WANTED – NEGROES. – We still wish to hire able-bodied negro MEN and BOYS to work at our blast furnaces in Rockbridge and Botetourt counties, and at our coal mines near this city. – Those having hands on the fortifications whose terms of service will soon expire, can procure good homes for them by early application to us. 
                                                                                                             J. R. ANDERSON & CO., 
                                                                                                             Tredegar Iron Works. 
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WANTED – CARPENTERS. – We wish to hire two negro CARPENTERS by the year. 
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