OR, Series 1, Vol. 42, Part 3, Page 1305

Headquarters
December 25, 1864 -- 8:30 p. m. (Received 9:30)
 
Hon. J. A. Seddon
Secretary of War
 
   General Bragg reports the enemy made a landing on sea-beach, three miles north of Fort Fisher, about 2 p.m. to-day, and were still landing at 5.30 p.m. General Kirkland's the only troops arrived, except 400 of Hagood's. Transportation on railroad inconceivably slow, Hoke could carry but thirty rounds of ammunition, and Bragg says he has only ten additional. I had understood there was plenty of ammunition at Raleigh; have requested Gorgas to furnish supply. At same rate of travel on railroad, it will be impossible to re-enforce if necessary.
R. E. Lee
General

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