| From the Wilmington Journal |
| December 13, 1861 |
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| Wilmington Rail Road Guards |
| Wanted immediately, one
Captain and two Lieutenants, five (5) Sergeants and eight Corporals,
ninety (90) Privates, to form a company for "Local Defence."
Ordered by the General Commanding the District of Cape Fear to be
raised, and will be mustered into service for the war unless sooner
discharged, and will be permanently assigned to the duty of
guarding the Bridges on the Railroads, Wilmington & Weldon and
Wilmington & Manchester, within the State of North Carolina,
including the Roanoke Bridge at Weldon. |
| The usual pay and allowances
for Infantry troops will be allowed to this company. The men to be
armed with Shot Guns and Rifles -- each man to bring his arms. |
| Applications for places will
be made to the undersigned forthwith. |
| Here is an opportunity to
serve the Confederacy without going beyond the limits of the State. |
| S. L. Freemont |
| Col. and Chief Engineer District Cape Fear {and
Superintendent of the Wilmington & Weldon RR} |