NP, RCF 3/21/1865

From the Raleigh Confederate
 
March 21, 1865
 
Orange & Alexandria Road
   We learn from the Lynchburg Virginian that a reconnaissance was made over the Orange & Alexandria railroad Tuesday, and it was found that the road was not injured as much as was anticipated. All the bridges between Rockfish depot and North Garden, a distance of 24 miles, were left untouched, and also all between Rockfish and Tye river, a distance of 18 miles, escaped destruction. They burned six bridges, aggregating thirteen hundred feet. They tore up only about one and a half miles of track, about Arrington depot. The depots at North Garden, Covesville, Rockfish, Arrington and New Glasgow were burned. It is thought that the road will be in running order again after awhile.
Petersburg Express 18th

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