| Richmond, Sept 7th 1863 |
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| Maj. J. D. Whitford {President
Atlantic & North Carolina RR} |
| Goldsboro, N. C. |
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| We want to move about 18,000 troops
through No. Ca. in five days. Had you not better be at Weldon to
superintend? The first train will probably be at Weldon Wednesday
morning. Answer immediately. |
| F. W. Sims |
| Maj. &c. |
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