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Head Quarters Dept of N. C. |
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Goldsboro Jan. 10th 1862 |
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Brig Genl S. O' B. Branch |
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Comdg &c |
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Newbern N. C. |
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General, |
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It is desirable that a company be raised to guard the
Bridges on the A & N. C. Rail Road {Atlantic &
North Carolina RR}, and thus relieve the troops now engaged in
that service. Please give notice to that effect that such a company, if
raised very soon, would be accepted. Please arrange with Mr. Whitford,
President of the Road, about his building suitable huts for the
accommodation of the guards now on duty at the larger Bridges. It seems
to me that for the present the smaller Bridges would be sufficiently
protected by the ordinary Watchman. If you agree with me in this, notify
the Superintendent of the time when such guards are to be withdrawn, in
order that he may replace them by other Watchmen. |
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Very Respectfully |
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Your obt Servt |
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R. C. Gathin |
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Brig Genl Comdg |
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