| Raleigh, March 18, 1865 |
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| Lieut. Col. John M. Otey |
| Assist Adjutant-General |
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| Colonel, |
| Upon the Wilmington & Weldon, the Petersburg, and the Seaboard & Roanoke Railroads there are probably
nineteen efficient locomotives and 150 cars. These are engaged in
transportation upon their respective roads and, to a certain extent,
in assisting the Raleigh & Gaston Railroad. Their services are
necessary for collecting the supplies of the sections of country
into which they lead, which supplies are eventually forwarded to the
Army of Northern Virginia, except so far as necessary for the
support of the cavalry stationed in the vicinity of Stony Creek. If
the enemy occupy Raleigh
this equipment would be in great danger if he moves in the direction
of Weldon. The consideration of the question as to the orders I am
to give to the superintendents of these several roads I respectfully
submit to the commanding general. |
| Respectfully, your obedient servant, |
| Jno. M. Robinson |
| Military Superintendent of Railroads |
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| [Incorsement] |
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| Headquarters &c. |
| Raleigh, N. C., March 21, 1865 |
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| Respectfully referred to General Jos. E.
Johnston for his orders. |
| G. T. Beauregard |
| General |
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