NA, RNC 2/14/1865

Hd  Quarters Reserve of N. C.
Raleigh, Feby 14th 1865
 
The Hon J. A. Campbell
S. W.
 
   Shall I order the 3d Regiment Jr. Reserves to report to Col. Famo, Wadesboro the terminus of Wilmington and Rutherford R. R. {Wilmington, Charlotte & Rutherford RR. The eastern part of the RR had been constructed and was in use from Wilmington to Old Hundred (10 miles west of Laurinburg). If the road had been completed to Wadesboro, another 14 miles, it is not in any document I have found} is a fruitful country that has not been yet touched this Region is exhausted.
T. H. Holmes
Lt. Genl. Comdg.

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