| Head Quarters, Wilmington N. C. |
| December 21st 1862 |
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| Brig. Genl. Gist |
| Comdg &c. |
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| General, |
| The Brig. Genl. comdg directs that Col.
Cassus comdg at N. E. R. R. Bridge {Northeastern
RR} keep a good lookout for his charge. Especially watch of an
attempt t burn the bridge by boats from above. Besides the pickets
beyond the bridge he will have loop holes cut in the weatherboarding to
look out up the river & sentinels stationed accordingly. |
| I am General |
| Very Respectfully |
| Your Obt Sevt |
| James H. Hill |
| Chief of Staff & A. A. Genl. |
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