| From the Raleigh Confederate |
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| March 21, 1865 |
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| Orange & Alexandria Road |
| We learn from the Lynchburg Virginian
that a reconnaissance was made over the Orange & Alexandria
railroad Tuesday, and it was found that the road was not injured as
much as was anticipated. All the bridges between Rockfish depot and
North Garden, a distance of 24 miles, were left untouched, and also
all between Rockfish and Tye river, a distance of 18 miles, escaped
destruction. They burned six bridges, aggregating thirteen hundred
feet. They tore up only about one and a half miles of track, about
Arrington depot. The depots at North Garden, Covesville, Rockfish,
Arrington and New Glasgow were burned. It is thought that the road
will be in running order again after awhile. |
| Petersburg Express 18th |
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