(Received 0.10 p. in.)
General BRAGG, Magnolia:

1 hear they refuse to receive the prisoners now, and Hoke orders
them to Gokisborough. They cannot all be moved there before the
city falls. Please direct them to be unloaded at Burgaw and return
for more. The Yankees are in three miles of the town and shelling
furiously.

S. I,. FREMONT,
Engineer Wilmington and Weldoii Railroad.



WILMINGTON, February 20, 1865.
General R. E. LEE,

Petersburg:
Schoiield has 15,000 men. We will dispute every point.

R. F. HOKE,
Major-General.



WILMINGTON, February 20, 186 u.

(Received 10 o clock.)
General R. E. LEE:

General Baker reports raid upon railroad and movements from New
Berne, I cannot help him. Enemy in strong force against me. Bat
tery Anderson was evacuated on the 19th instant.

R. F. HOKE,

Major- General.



WILMINGTON, February 20, 1865 11 p. m.
Lieut. Gen. W. J. EARDEE,

Kings tree :

Assisted by two brigades from you, we may succeed in forcing the
passage of your force by this point.

R, F. HOKE,

Major- General.

78 R R VOL XL VII. PT II



1234 OPERATIONS IN N. C., S. C., 8. GA., AND E. FLA. [CHAP. LIX.

GoLDSBOROUGH, February 20, 1865 6.30 p. m.
General HOKE:

Will leave in an hour or two. Telegraph me at Magnolia your con
dition this evening.

BRAXTON BRAGG.



HEADQUARTERS,

In the Field, February 20, 1865 10 30 p. m.
General BRAGG, Magnolia:
All quiet now.

E. F. EOKE,
Major- General.



FORKS ROAD, February 20,
Major PARKER:

I telegraphed Commodore Pinckney asking him to organize all the
naval forces in his department and those from Charleston into one com
mand under his charge, and assign them to duty at the batteries at the
obstructions, taking the surplus as an infantry support. It is desirable
to have every man who can bear arms, and T hope the commodore will
do it. Colonel Gaillard can be ordered on ether duty, and his troops
assigned to duty on the lines. Keep me advised of Hagood s move
ments. See him about it. I have had no answer,

R. F. HOKE,

Major- General.
Major PARKER:

An answer has been sent, but not till this had been written. I started
to the office, office being some distance from the general.
Respectfully,

RYAN.



FORKS ROAD, February 20, 1865.
Major PARKER:

Have Hedrick s brigade ready to move at once. Major Cross is com
ing for them. Have all stragglers collected and sent out to their com
mands.

R, F. HOKE,
Major- General.



CROSS-ROADS, February 20, 1865.
Maj. FRANK PARKER:

The stores referred to for Fayetteville had better be sent. I do not
want the absence of the steamer to interfere with General Hebert s
ferry arrangement.

R. F. HOKE,

Major- General.



FORKS ROAD, February vo, 1865 8.15 p. m.
Major PARKER:

General Hoke is now strengthening his left flank, and I fear dis
patches would not reach him at present. As soon as he returns he



CUAI-. LIX.j CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 1235

intends to send me to Wilmington. Tell Major Cameron to keep river
transportation for General Hagood until he hears from General Hoke.

J. L. CROSS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.



FORKS ROAD, February 20, 1865 8.15 p. m.
Major PARKER

Some sharpshootiug on the lines. The general expects to hold this
position.

J. L. CROSS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.

WILMINGTON, February 20, 1865.
Major-General HOKE :

The advance of General Hagood s wagon train is now crossing the
river at this point.

FRANK PARKER,
Actiny Assistant Adjutant- General.



UPPER TOWN CREEK, February 20, 1865.
Colonel ANDERSON :

Please send me the largest and most complete military map you have
of the country north of this point. Send by courier as soon as possi
ble. I would like, also, guides to the country north of the pontoon
bridge. In case I am prevented from making a junction with General
Hoke at Wilmington, I will have to cross the Cape Fear River
higher up. Indicate fords or ferries. Enemy just opened on me with
artillery.

JOHNSON HAGOOD,

Brigadier- General.

[Indorsement.]

FEBRUARY 20, 1865.

Respectfully referred to the chief of engineers to meet the require
ments of General Hagood.

Please let me know what action is proposed, that I may notify Gen
eral Hagood by telegraph.

FRANCIS S. PARKER,
Actiny Assistant Adjutant- General.



WILMINGTON, February 20, 1865.
Brigadier-General HAGOOD:

Keep me advised of enemy s progress, especially in Lipscomb s front.
Railroad management depends upon this.

FRANK PARKER,
Actiny Assistant Adjutant- General.



UPPER TOWN CREEK BRIDGE, February 20, 1865.
Colonel ANDERSON :

Inform General Hoke that the enemy are landing at Cowan s house,
north of Town Creek. It makes it necessary for me to prepare to leave
this line of the creek. I will send my baggage at once across the



1236 OPERATIONS IN N. C., S. C., S. C4A., AND E. FLA. [CHAP. L1X.

pontoon bridge at Wilmington. See that it is promptly got across to
Wilmington and make arrangements at once to get my command over
when I come. Reply at once. If the arrangements are ample I may
have to evacuate before night; and, if so, will have to do so fighting
with the enemy close upon me. Hurry the guides and maps for the
event of my having to go higher up.

JOHNSON HAGOOD,

Brigadier- Genera L



TOWN CREEK BRIDGE, February 20, 1865.
Major PARKER,

Acting Assistant Adjutant- General :

I am now evacuating. Enemy are turning my flank and are pushing
me too strong. Am obliged to do so.

JOHNSON HAGOOD,

Brigadier- Genera /.



FEBRUARY 20, 1865 s.30 p. m.
Colonel ANDERSON :

My advance guard is passing the pontoon. Where are we to bivouac
on the Wilmington side ?

JOF1NSON HAGOOD,

Brigadier- General.

Shall I destroy railroad bridge ? If not otherwise ordered, shall.



GOLDSROROI (ur, February 20, 1S6 ).

(Received 11 o clock.)
General R. K. LEE, Headquarters:

The raiding party toward Tarborough, finding a force in their front,
returned toward New Berne after destroying a small amount of stores
at Greenville. Nothing further from New Berne to day.
Respectfully,

L. S. BAKER,
Brigadier- Genera I.



GOLDSBOROUGH, February ;>(), 7.S&V5.
Major-General HOKE:

The raid returned toward New Berne after destroying the stores at
Greenville. Nothing further from New Berne to-day.
Respectfully,

L. S. BAKER,
Br iga dier- Gen era L



WHITE OAK, February <), /<%V5 10.30 a. in.
Lieutenant-General HAMPTON,

Winnsborough) S. C.:

If retrograde movement be confirmed Butler s proposed movement is
approved.

G. T. BEAUREGARD.



CHAP.LIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 1237

WHITE OAK, February 20, 1865.
Lieutenant-General HAMPTON, or
General WHEELER,

Winnsborough, 8. C.:

Colonel Dibrell, with his regiment, is here awaiting your orders, in
consequence of the report of last night being groundless. The enemy
is reported to be moving from Monticello to Ghesterville. Please
answer.

JNO. M. OTEY,

Assistant Adjutant- General.



WHITE OAK, February 20, 1X65 10 a. w.
General HAMPTON,

Win Hsbo ro uyh , *S . C. :

Stevenson moves this morning, via Landsford, Belair, and Pleasant
Valley, to Charlotte, where he will await further orders, carrying his
own trains. I shall move along the railroad that I may be in tele
graphic communication with yourself and the Department. You will
now have to guard your own trains, unless you prefer sending them on
with General Stevenson s.

G. T. BEAHREGARD.



CiiESTEimLLE. S. C 1 .. Febriifiri/ .? >, 1RK5 11.15 p. tn.
Lieut. Gen. WADE HAMPTON,

Black Stocks, S. C. :

Persons arriving from direction of Monticello this afternoon report
none of our cavalry guarding that approach. 1 will leave here in the
morning for railroad bridge.

G. T. BEAUREGARD.



RICHMOND, VA., February 21, 1865.
General R. E. LEE,

Petersburg, Ya. :

By mail you will receive a copy of telegram from General Beaure
gard of a startling character.* Yesterday I sent General Gilmer to
advise with General Beauregard. I hope you have given your views
as to the mode of concentrating his divided forces; also" as to the
probable plan of enemy.

JEFFN DAVIS.



[FEBRUARY 21, 1865. For Breckinridge to Lee, relative to the
collection of troops to resist Sherman s advance, see Vol. XL VI, Part
II, p. 1245.]

* See Beauregard to Davis, p. 1238.



1238 OPERATIONS IN N. C., fi. C., S. GA., AND E. FLA. [CHAP. LTX.

WAR DEPARTMENT. C. S. A.,

Richmond, Va.. February 21, 1.865.

General K. E. LEE,

Commandiny, &c. :
An operator of tbe telegraph line, Wilmington, says:

Enemy s iron -dads shelling 1 our last remaining battery, three miles from city, still
pressing Hagood back. Hoke holds his position.

This may have an important bearing upon the movement of troops
in South Carolina, and their transfer by Wilmington. Give the
necessary information. General Beauregard s last telegram is from
Chester. Enemy bearing upon that place, and only six miles north of
Monticello.

;i. 0. BRECKINBIDGE,

Secretary of War.



CHESTER VILLE, February 21, 1866.

(Eeceived 12 noon.)
President JEFFERSON DAVIS,

Richmond, Va. :

Should enemy advance into North Carolina toward Charlotte and
Salisbury, as is now almost certain, I earnestly urge a concentration in
time of at least 35,000 infantry and artillery at latter point, if possible,
to give him battle there, and crush him, then to concentrate all forces
against Grant, and then to march on Washington to dictate a peace.
Hardee and myself can collect about 15,000, exclusive of Cheatham and
Stewart, not likely to reach in time. If Lee and Bragg could furnish
20,000 more the fate of the Confederacy would be secure.

G. T. BEAUEEGAED.



CHESTEKVILLE, S. C., February 21, 18G5.
General E. E. LEE, Richmond, Va. :

At request of Governor Magrath and the commanding officer of
State militia (about 500 strong), I have allowed those forces to move
east of Catawba Eiver for protection of that portion of the State.
They were unwilling to cross into North Carolina. This reduces my
infantry to about 2,500 men.

G. T. BEAUEEGAED.



EOCK HILL, S. C., February 21, 18M.
General E. E. LEE, Richmond, Va. :

Your dispatch received. My course as to the South Carolina militia
was based on the report of Governor Magrath that they would not* cross
the State line, and of General Garlington, that his troops (men between
the ages of fifty and sixty, and boys under seventeen) were completely
exhausted, and unable to continue the march. They remain still in the
field, however, under that officer. Please inform me what other course
should have been adopted.

G. T. BEAUEEGAED.



See Beanregard to Hampton, 22d, p. 125G.



CHAI-.LIX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 1239

CHESTERVILLE, February 21, 1865.
General SAMUEL COOPER,

Richmond, Va. :

Dispatch of 20th received. Order for removal of supplies on Sher
man s route has been given to Charlotte and will be extended in rear,
as Sherman s line of march is determined.

G. T, BEAUREGARD.



SPECIAL ORDERS, ( ADJT. AND INSP. GENERAL S OFFICE,

No. 43. J Richmond, February 21, 1865.

*******

IX. The ten companies of North Carolina Reserves, commanded by
Col. Almond A. McKoy, will constitute a regiment to be designated the
Eighth Regiment North Carolina Reserves.

*******

XIII. Brig. Gen. G. J. Rains, chief of torpedo service, will report in
person and without delay to Maj. Gen. J. F. Gilmer, at the headquar
ters of Gen. G. T. Beauregard, commanding, &c., taking with him a
supply of sensitive tubes and such other articles as may be necessary
in subterra and subaqueous operations. He will also take with him
some competent person as an assistant.

*******

XXIV. Brig. Gen. F. A. Shoup, Provisional Army, C. S., is assigned
to the command of the artillery serving under Lieut. Gen. W. J. Har-
dee, and will report accordingly.

*******

By command of the Secretary of War:

JNO. WITHERS,
Assistant Adjutant- General.



CHESTERVILLE, February 21, 1865.
Brig. Gen. A. R. LAWTON,

Quartermaster- General, Richmond, Va.:

As requested by you, all rolling stock that could be spared from south
and east of Columbia was brought out on this line. It must evidently
be destroyed unless the gauge of the road from Charlotte to Danville
be widened. Please give the necessary orders forthwith.

G. T. BEAUREGARD.



CHESTERVILLE, February 21, 1865.
Col. W. J. HOKE,

Charlotte, N. C.:

Double your guards and patrol streets to prevent pillaging. Arrest
and confine all officers and men absent from their commands without
proper papers. If resistance is offered resort to harshest measures to
put it down.
By command of General Beauregard:

JNO. M. OTET,
A ssista n i A dj u ta n t- G ene- ? -a L



1240 OPERATIONS IN N. C., S. C.. S. GA., AND E. FLA. fCnxr. MX.

HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DIVISION OF THE WEST,

Augusta, Ga., February 21 , 1865.
Maj. Gen. W. W. LORING :

GENERAL : General Beauregard directs that you proceed with the
troops under your orders to day to join the force now operating north
of the Saluda River, near Newberry. You will move by way of Edge-
field Court-House, and cross the river, if practicable, at Loriek s Ferry.
If Storrs battalion should not be fully equipped, you will equip one bat
tery by transfer of horses, &c., leaving the others here to be fitted up.
No other wagons than those furnished you can be had.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

GEORGE WM. BRENT.
Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General

HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DIVISION OF THE WEST,

Augusta, February 21, 1865 11 .45 p. m.
Lieut. Gen. A. P. STEWART, Commanding Corps, Ac.:

GENERAL: The following, just received, is communicated for your
information. You will conduct your future movements in accordance
with the directions therein expressed.*
By command of General Beauregard :

GEORGE WM. BRENT,
Colonel and Assistant Adjutant-General.

(Same to Major-General Cheatham.)



ROCK HILL, February 21, 1SG5.
Major CIIISMAN, Greensborough, JV. C. :

If there be no commandant of post at Greensborough assume com
mand. Arrest all stragglers and absentees from this army and return
them. If there be a commandant of the post, transfer this order to
him.
By command of General Beauregard :

JNO. M. OTEY,
Assistant Adjutant- General.



ROCK HILL, February 21, 1865.
COMMANDANT OF POST AT SALISBURY, N. C. :

Arrest all stragglers and absentees from this army not provided with
proper authority, and return them under guard. Inspect railroad cars,
as many go by rail.
By command of General Beauregard :

JNO. M. OTEY,
Assist an t A dj utant- Genera I.



RICHMOND, YA., February 21, 1865.

Governor Z. B. VANCE, Raleigh, N. C. :

I thank you for your patriotic proclamation, t and trust you may
promptly bring a large auxiliary force into the field. Time is all impor
tant to a success which will revive confidence.

JEFF N DAVIS.



* See Otey to Brent, ITlli. p. 1200. t See p. 1187.



CHAP.LIX.] CORRESPONDENCE. ETC. CONFEDERATE. 1241

EOCK HILL, S. 0., February 21, 1865 8 a. m.
Governor Z. B. VANCE,

Raleigh, N. C. :

We will endeavor to check enemy as far south as possible. Greens-
borough is only a temporary point of concentration. Enemy from
Charlotte may move on Green sborough, Raleigh, or Wilmington.

G. T. BEAUREGARD.



WILMINGTON, February 21, 1865.
General S. COOPER,

Richmond, Va.:

1 tin (I all our troops on this side Cape Fear. The enemy in force on
the west, and our communications south cut. We are greatly out
numbered. General Schotield in command with two corps. He refuses
to receive prisoners and they are being sent north.

B. BRAGG,

General.
Respectfully submitted to the Hon. Secretary of War.

JOHN W. R1ELY,
Major and Assistant Adjutant- General.

(Copy sent to the President.)



RICHMOND, February 21,
General BRAGG,

Wilmington :

General Beauregard should be kept informed of the state of things
at Wilmington, and whether troops can pass from South Carolina via
Wilmington to defend the interior.

J. A. CAMPBELL,
Assistant Secretary of War.



WILMINGTON, February 21, 1865.

(Received It a. m.)
General R, E. LEE,

Petersburg :

1 find on arrival that our forces are driven from the west bank of
Cape Fear. The enemy s force is two corps under Schofield.

BRAXTON BRAGG.



HEADQUARTERS,

February 21, 1865. (Via Richmond.)
General BRAGG:

Destroy all cotton, tobacco, and naval stores that would otherwise
fall into the hands of the enemy, in accordance with the law published
in General Orders, No. 4, current series. Adjutant and Inspector
General s Office.

R. E. LEE.



1242 OPERATIONS IN N. C., 8. C , ft. GA. ; AND L\ FLA. !CHAF. LIX.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA,

February 21, 1865.
General BRAXTON BRAGG:

Is McLaws within reach to aid in repulse of enemy ? If not. notify
him and Beauregard that he may take another route.

E. E. LEE.



WILMINGTON, February 21, 186510.45 p. m.

General E. E. LEE,

Petersburg :

Holding one corps in Hoke s front, the enemy has thrown another to
the west of the Cape Fear, which is now opposite the town. This
compels me to cross the Northeast Elver or they will be in my rear
to morrow. Our small forces renders it impossible to make any serious
stand. We are greatly embarrassed by prisoners, the enemy refusing
to receive them or entertain any proposition. General Orders, No. 4,
Adjutant and Inspector General s Office, already complied with.

BRAXTON BEAGG.



WILMINGTON, February 21, 1865.
General G. T. BEAUREGARD,

WinnsborougJij 8. C. :

On my arrival I find my forces driven from west side Cape Fear
and the railroad in possession of enemy. Have notified General
Hardee. Two corps, Schofield and Terry, are opposed to Hoke s
division.

BEAXTON BEAGG.



WILMINGTON, February 21, 1865

Lieut. Gen. W. J. HARDEE,

King sir ee :

We have retired to east of Cape Fear, and the Manchester road is
cut. You had better follow your original plan, as the movement this
way is no longer practicable.

BEAXTON BEAGG.



GENERAL ORDERS, } HDQRS. DEPT. OF NORTH CAROLINA,

No. 15. ( Wilmington, February 21, 1865.

I. General Braxton Bragg, having returned, resumes command of
the department.

II. Maj. Gen. E. F. Hoke is assigned to the command of the Third
Military District.

III. The general court-martial convened in Special Orders, No. 23,
headquarters Department of North Carolina, is dissolved, and the
members will report for duty with their respective commands.

IV. The following officers will report to Maj. Gen. E. F. Hoke, coni-
manding Third Military District: Col. G. A. Cunningham, Provisional
Army, C. S; Maj. T. B. Venable, assistant adjutant general; Maj. A.
Vanderhorst, assistant adjutant-general.



CHAP. LIX.j CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 1243



V, Col. S. D. Thruston, Third Regiment North Carolina Volunteers,
will assume control of the post at Company s Shops, North Carolina
Railroad, and there organize such local forces as he may find.
By order:

FRANCIS S. PARKER,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- Genera*.



WHITE VILLE, February 21, 1865.
General R. F. HOKE:

I have seen the superintendent of this road, Captain Drane, who
states that events have occurred since your telegram of the 19th,
which, in his opinion, precludes the arrival of my train. Please answer
immediately at this point if it is proper for me to come on.

J. R. TUCKER,

Flag Officer.



WILMINGTON, February 21, 1865.
Capt. J. R. TUCKER,

Whiteville :

You should remain at Whiteville to check any advance of the
enemy if possible, and fall back before him for the protection of the
Fayetteville arsenal. Send all stores back.

BRAXTON BRAGG.



WHITEVILLE, February 21, 1865.
General BRAGG :

Telegram received. I have 350 sailors unused to marching. No
artillery or transportation for stores or baggage. Have a train here on
which I propose to move to Cheraw, and thence to Charlotte. All store
trains are going back. 1 do not think the small force can check enemy,
and propose leaving in any direction you think best after sending my
sick trains. Please answer immediately. I would suggest the Cheraw
route for the sake of transportation for baggage.

J. R. TUCKER,
Flat/ Officer, Commanding.



FORKS ROAD, February 21, 1865.
Major PARKER:

With Hardee s troops at once I feel sure we can hold the place and
get them by Wilmington. Will answer fully when I see Major Cross,
who I suppose is on the way, irom your dispatch.

R, F. HOKE,

Major -General.



HEADQUARTERS HOKE S DIVISION,

February 21, 1865.
Major PARKER:

You must inform General Harclee in my name the true state of affairs.
Be careful not to allow the dispatch to fall into the hands of the enemy.



1244 OPERATIONS IN N. C., S. C., S. GA., AND E. FLA. [CHAP. L1X.

If you have not informed General Bragg, do so. Tell General Hagood
to give Colonel Jackson any assistance he may want in carrying out
his orders.

R. F. HOKE,
Major General



WILMINGTON, February 21, 1865.
Major-General HOKE :

By one of boats left uninjured the enemy have made a lodgment in
small force on Eagle Island, and will no doubt move soon upon the
town. Hold your command ready.

BRAXTON BRAGG.



WILMINGTON, February 21, 1865.
Major- General HOKE :

General Bragg directs that all of your transportation not needed for
current use be transferred to the north bank Northeast River. A depot
is being established there.

FRANK PARKER,
Acting A ssis tan t A dju tant- General.



HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF NORTH CAROLINA,

Wilmington, February 21, 1865.

OFFICER COMMANDING DETACHMENT OF HAGOOD S COMMAND:

SIR: Major-General Hoke directs that you will immediately dispose
of your force on the causeway leading from the pontoon crossing to the
city, so as to check any advance of the enemy if attempted, and give
us warning of his approach. A picket should be thrown out on the
railroad for same purpose.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

FRANCIS S. PARKER,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.



HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF NORTH CAROLINA,

Wilmington, February 21, 1865.
Col. GEORGE JACKSON,

Commanding Post :

COLONEL: Major-General Hoke telegraphs me this morning that he
wishes all stragglers collected and sent out to their commands. You
will please take prompt steps to execute this order as far as possible.
I am, colonel, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

FRANCIS S. PARKER,
Acting Assistant Adjutant- General.



WILMINGTON, ^eoruary 21, 1865.
Brig. Gen. L. S. BAKER,

Goldsborougli :

Enemy had driven our forces across the river when I arrived, and
are now opposite to us in small force. Mrs. B will leave this evening;
see her on to Raleigh.

BRAXTON BRAGG.



(HAP. UX.] CORRESPONDENCE, ETC. CONFEDERATE. 1245

WILMINGTON, February 21, 1865.
Brig. Geu. L. S. BAKER,

Goldsborouyh :

The enemy s force and positions are such on my arrival as to compel
the evacuation of this place to-night. Continue to send trains.

BRAXTOX BRAGG.



WILMINGTON, February 21, 1865.
Maj. ROBERT STRANGE,

Fayetteville :

I find on arrival the enemy has driven us from west bank of Cape
Fear. This uncovers the arsenal. Commanding officer should send off
his most valuable stores, especially ammunition for small-arms. He
.should impress wagons and send to nearest railroad depot.

BRAXTON BRAGG.



CHESTER, February 21, 1865.
General WADE HAMPTON,

Black Stocks :

We have about 500 sacks corn and 15,000 rations for the men here.
Shall I leave it for you? Your boxes from Columbia are here still.

JNO. M. OTEY,
Lieutenant- Colonel and Assistant Adjutant- General.



CHESTERVILLE, 8. C., February 21, 1865 7.15 a. in.
General WADE HAMPTON,

Black Stocks, 8. C. :

To give Stevenson time to reach Charlotte, you must guard with
Wheeler the direct roads to that point from enemy s present position.

G. T. BEAUREGARD.



CHESTERVILLE, S. C., February 21, 1865 7.45 a. m.
Lieut. Gen. WADE HAMPTON,

Black Stocks, S. C. :

Your communication of 8.45 p. in. yesterday has just reached me.
I approve of your plan for Butler to operate on rear and flanks of
enemy. Charlotte, or along railroad to Salisbury, will be good point
of concentration.

G. T. BEAUREGARD.



CHESTER, February 21, 1865 8 a. m.
Lieut. Gen. WADE HAMPTON,

Black Stocks, S. C. :
I will await you.

G. T. BEAUREGARD.

ROCK HILL, February 21, 1865.
General HAMPTON,

Chester-mile, S. C. :

State Cadets moved with General Garlington across the Catawba.
Governor Magrath stated they cannot cross State line.

G. T. BEAUREGARD.



1246 OPERATIONS IN N. C., 8. C., S. GA., AND E. FLA. K HAT. LIX

ROCK HILL, S. C., February 21, 18tio.
General WADE HAMPTON,

Chester-mile, S. C. :

Arrived a few moments ago. The general desires you to report to