OR, Series 1, Vol. 18, Page 813A

Charleston, S. C.
January 2, 1863
 
Hon. James A. Seddon
Secretary of War
Richmond, Va.
 
   I fear real point of attack is Weldon, not Wilmington. Will render all assistance possible, but to send troops hence far as Weldon {435 miles} might endanger Charleston. Enemy's troops once afloat can be landed anywhere. Railroad to Wilmington {Northeastern RR and Wilmington & Manchester RR} in wretched condition; 1,000 men {probably 2 trains of 12 cars each} forty-eight hours on way. Please see return, transmitted three days since, for effective force in whole department.
G. T. Beauregard

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