| From the Savannah Morning News |
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| April 24, 1862 |
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| Henry Depot Destroyed |
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Henry Station, M & O R. R. {Memphis
& Ohio RR} |
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April 12, 1862, 2 P. M. |
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S. M. Jones, Superintendent, {should
be S. B. Jones} |
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The Federal cavalry came here this morning, about 10
o'clock. They surrounded the place and kept all persons inside the
lines until they made ready. After ordering all private property out
of the railroad depot, they scattered hay over the premises and set
them on fire. |
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The place is now, at this writing, almost entirely
consumed. There was in the depot about five car loads of government
stores, consisting of bacon, corn, wheat, peas and oats -- all of
which is lost. I saved my books, papers, etc., belonging to the
company. The officer gave me that privilege. |
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Everything is destroyed that was not taken away by the
citizens. The Federals took no prisoners. Don't know whether they
are gone entirely, or are only lying in ambush. They have left here. |
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J. A. Carter, Agent |
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Memphis Appeal |
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