Near Smithfield, N. C., April 7, 1865
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Lieutenant-General Hampton |
Boon Hill |
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As soon as enemy makes any movement
threatening safety railroad and wagon trains north and northeast of
Goldsborough, General Johnston desires you to inform by telegraph
Maj. C. S. Carrington, at Tarborough, Brigadier-General Baker, at
Weldon, and Maj. W. E. Moore here. On such a movement the cavalry
officer commanding north of Goldsborough should send couriers to
gather up all wagons collecting supplies and turn them westward.
General Baker is ordered to keep trains on Wilmington & Weldon
road, hauling supplies long as practicable, and in case they are cut
off to destroy them. Give your officer instructions to destroy any
rolling-stock which would otherwise fall into enemy's hands;
railroad people cannot be trusted for this. Please acknowledge. |
Archer Anderson |
Assistant Adjutant-General |
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