| From the Richmond Daily Dispatch |
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| February 22, 1862 |
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| the Weldon bridge over Roanoke river |
| Weldon, N. C. 19th Feb., 1862 |
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| The report of the destruction
of the Weldon bridge, lately published in your paper, doubtless grew
out of the fact that on the night of the 6th or 7th inst, or about
that time, one of the sentinels posted on the island about midway the
bridge supposed he heard some one cutting the bridge. He gave the
alarm, but fired no gun. Just as the cars from Petersburg
were approaching, they were signaled and stopped, and an investigation
made, which proved that the noise was only the echo of the sound from
a workshop near by. The bridge is guarded by detachments from Capt.
John L. Cantwell's company, of Wilmington R. R Guards, and Col. Wm J.
Hoke's 28th regiment N. C. troops. Strict watch is kept day and night,
and no one can approach without being discovered. No attempt has been
made to destroy the bridge, nor need any be made unless attended by
strong force. |
| Lieut. En. Sutherland |
| W. R. R. Guards {Wilmington
& Weldon RR Guards} |
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