H, RRB 10/9/1863

Richmond, Oct 9th 1863
 
Major J. D. Whitford
Goldsboro, N. C.
 
   Arrange to bring the rails from Ridgeway to Petersburg at the rate of two and a half miles a week. Hawkins {President, Raleigh & Gaston RR} can bring it to Gaston, but you will decide whether it is better to take it from Ridgeway or Gaston. Commence immediately. Got home this morning.
F. W. Sims
Maj. & Q. M.
{There were the rails of the Roanoke Valley RR which were headed to the Piedmont RR construction. This would require about 28 cars per week.}

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