| Wilmington, N. C. |
| May 26, 1864 |
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| Commanding Officers |
| Kenansville {just east of the
Wilmington & Weldon RR}, Kinston {on
the Atlantic & North Carolina RR, east of the Wilmington &
Weldon RR], and Weldon |
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| By direction of General Bragg you will,
by direction of the commanding general, stop all troops who may be
passing you, providing, at the time of their passing, you have truly
authentic information of the advance of raiders. |
| J. H. Hill
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| Major and Assistant Adjutant-General |
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