| Goldsboro {NC} |
| Jany the 16th 1863 |
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| Vance Governor Z. B. |
| Raleigh |
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| My Dear Sir, |
| Your note of the 10th
enclosing letter from Mr B S Gurion to yourself of the 3d inst was
duly read, and referred to the government agent at this point, Mr John
D. Whitford.. |
| His reply and that of Mr
Harvey is herewith transmitted. |
| I beg to assure you that it is
not my intention to interfere with transportation upon any of the Rail
Roads, except in cases where the public interest and safety demand it.
And then only through the appointed agents and officers. I regret that
there has been any delay in the movement of the State cattle and hope
that there will be no further cause of complaint. I cannot close this
note without thanking you for the prompt and efficient assistance so
kindly rendered by you in our operations at a time when in my judgment
the success of our army depended upon R R transportation. |
| I remain Governor, with great respect, most
truly yours |
| G. W. Smith |
| Maj. Gen. |
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| {transcription found
at www.sethkaller.com} |
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