NP, RSTD 12/11/1861

From the Raleigh Standard
 
December 11, 1861
 
Railroad From Manassas to Centreville
   We are informed that laborers are being hired, through the Quartermaster's office of this city, for the immediate construction of a railroad from Manassas to Centreville. As it is estimated that the work will require some months for its completion, a strong indication is afforded of the intention of our forces to winter in the region of the Potomac. We observe that negroes are almost daily sent from Petersburg, and the service of a lot of some fifteen or twenty were secured yesterday. General Johnston's orders are very positive, and ask for many more than have yet been sent to him.
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