| Headquarters |
| December 25, 1864 -- 8:30 p. m. (Received 9:30) |
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| Hon. J. A. Seddon |
| Secretary of War |
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| General Bragg reports the enemy made a
landing on sea-beach, three miles north of Fort Fisher, about 2 p.m.
to-day, and were still landing at 5.30 p.m. General Kirkland's the
only troops arrived, except 400 of Hagood's. Transportation on
railroad inconceivably slow, Hoke could carry but thirty rounds of
ammunition, and Bragg says he has only ten additional. I had
understood there was plenty of ammunition at Raleigh; have requested
Gorgas to furnish supply. At same rate of travel on railroad, it
will be impossible to re-enforce if necessary. |
| R. E. Lee |
| General |
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