Suffolk Christian Sun
March 21, 1862
Page 3
DESTRUCTION
OF CROPS IN NORTH CAROLINA
We learn that our
military commanders of the South are taking measures for the destruction of
private property likely to fall into the hands of the enemy. It is proposed in all cases that admit of
such warning to give notification to the planters to remove their crops within
a specified time to place of security.
General orders are said to have been signed by the Secretary of War for the
removal within the military department of North Carolina of all cotton, tobacco
and naval stores east of the Wilmington and Weldon railroad. Such of the above-mentioned products as are
in exposed position are required to be removed at once or secured by the 25th
inst., otherwise they will be destroyed by the military authorities.
Richmond Examiner
[Transcribed
by Sharon Strout]
