OR, Series 1, Vol. 27, Part 3, Page 977B

Wilmington, N. C., July 6, 1863
 
Governor Vance
Raleigh
 
   Enemy, in retreat before Thorburn, have passed Hallsville this morning. I have no cavalry. If Martin can head them off, we will have save some of them. Damage to railroad slight. Cars will run tomorrow.
W. H. C. Whiting
Major-General

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