OR, Series 1, Vol. 47, Part 3, Page 765

Near Smithfield, N. C., April 7, 1865
 
Lieutenant-General Hampton
Boon Hill
 
   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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