| Headquarters Department of North Carolina |
| Wilmington |
| January 26, 1865 |
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| T. D. Walker, Esq. |
| President Wilmington & Manchester
Railroad Company |
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| Sir, |
| I would suggest that you
should make arrangements for the removal of the machinery belonging
to your railroad. Should it become necessary at any time to evacuate
Wilmington
I could not permit this machinery to fall into the hands of the
enemy, but would, in that event, have it destroyed. |
| I am, sir, very respectfully, your
obedient servant, |
| Braxton Bragg |
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