Suffolk Christian Sun

March 21, 1862

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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 25^th inst., otherwise they will be destroyed by the military authorities.

Richmond Examiner

[Transcribed by Sharon Strout]