NP, AP 4/5/1862

From the Athens (Tenn.) Post
 
April 5, 1862
 
Henry Depot Destroyed
Henry Station{, Tenn.}, M. & O. R. R.   {Memphis & Ohio RR}
April 1, 1862, 2 P. M.
 
S. M.{B.?} Jones, Superintendent
 
   The Federals came here this morning about 10 o’clock. They surrounded the place, and kept all persons inside the lines until they made ready. After ordering all private property out of the railroad depot, the scattered hay over the premises and set them on fire.
   The place is now, at this writing, almost entirely consumed. There was in the depot about five car loads of government stores, consisting of bacon, corn, wheat, peas, and oats – all of which is lost. I saved my books, papers, etc., belonging to the company. The officer gave me that privilege.
   Everything is destroyed that was not taken away by the citizens. The Federals took no prisoners. Don’t know whether they are gone entirely, or are only lying in ambush. They have left here.
J. A. Carter, Agent

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