NP, AC 3/26B/1865

From the Augusta Constitutionalist
 
March 26, 1865
 
From Florida
   The Monticello, Florida Family Friend says an attempt was made on Monday the 6th inst., to burn the Aucilla trestle on the Pensacola & Gulf {Georgia?} Railroad. It was the work of deserters, and a part of the programme of the enemy to prevent troops being brought up from the east to take a hand in the late fight. Eight men were detached from the main body of the enemy for this purpose, and were in command of the Wm. W. Strickland, a Captain in the Yankee service. Two of the raiders have been killed -- Chas. K. Martin (well known in this section) and J. Johnson. Strickland is a prisoner, and no doubt will be shot or hung. He acknowledges having set fire to the bridge with his own hands.

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