| From the Athens (Tenn.) Post |
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| April 5, 1862 |
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| Henry Depot Destroyed |
| Henry Station{,
Tenn.}, M. & O. R. R. {Memphis
& Ohio RR} |
| April 1, 1862, 2 P. M. |
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| S. M.{B.?}
Jones, Superintendent |
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| The Federals came here this
morning about 10 o’clock. They surrounded the place, and kept all
persons inside the lines until they made ready. After ordering all
private property out of the railroad depot, the scattered hay over the
premises and set them on fire. |
| The place is now, at this
writing, almost entirely consumed. There was in the depot about five
car loads of government stores, consisting of bacon, corn, wheat,
peas, and oats – all of which is lost. I saved my books, papers,
etc., belonging to the company. The officer gave me that privilege. |
| Everything is destroyed that
was not taken away by the citizens. The Federals took no prisoners.
Don’t know whether they are gone entirely, or are only lying in
ambush. They have left here. |
| J. A. Carter, Agent |
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