| Whiteville, February 21, 1865 |
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| General Bragg |
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| Telegram received. I have 350 sailors
unused to marching. No artillery or transportation for stores or
baggage. Have a train here on which I propose to move to Cheraw
{Cheraw & Darlington RR}, and thence
{march} to Charlotte. All store trains
are going back. I do not think the small force can check enemy, and
propose leaving in any direction you think best after sending my
sick trains. Please answer immediately. I would suggest the Cheraw
route for the sake of transportation for baggage. |
| J. R. Tucker |
| Flag Officer, Commanding |
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