| Poolsville, June 25, 1861 |
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| Col. E. D. Townsend |
| Assistant Adjutant-General, Headquarters of the Army |
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| Colonel, |
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| The destruction of locomotives and
railroad cars noticed in my letter of last night took place at
Martinsburg. The number of locomotives is said to be thirty-five, and
the line of cars was said to be more than half a mile long. |
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| Very respectfully, I am, colonel, your most obedient
servant, |
| Chas. P. Stone |
| Colonel Fourteenth Infantry, Commanding Expedition |
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