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Greensboro N. C. |
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July 10th 1864 |
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Thos. Webb, Esqr. |
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Presdt. N. C. R. R. |
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Hillsboro N. C. |
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Sir, |
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I am just in receipt of a telegram from the Qr. Master
Genl. in which he calls attention to difficulties in the way of
transportation of iron on the N. C. Rail Road from Charlotte to
Greensboro. The iron is urgently needed for the repair of the Richmond &
Danville Road. On this road depends in a great degree the transportation
of supplies to Genl Lee's army. |
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Will you please in the emergency do everything in your
power to give transportation for the iron over your Road, allowing
nothing to retard the work. It is proper for me to state that the
military necessity is so great that the iron must go forward & without
delay. |
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A few days ago it was reported to me by the agents employed
in transporting the iron from the Charlotte & Statesville R. R.
{Atlantic, Tennessee & Ohio RR} to Danville
that a portion of one or two lots was taken from the cars while in
transit from Charlotte to this place & it was charged that the agents of
the N. C. Road permitted this to be done. I immediately telegraphed to
Mr. Sumner, Supt. calling his attention to the statement & asking him to
apply the necessary remedy. He has not responded to my telegram. Will
you pleas to have the matter investigated & the iron returned? I will
ask the favor of a reply at your earliest convenience. |
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Very Respy |
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Yr. obt. servant |
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J. F. Gilmer |
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Maj. Genl. & Chf Engr |
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