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Greensboro N. C. 10 July 1864 |
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Mr. T. J Sumner |
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Supt. N. C. R. R. |
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Company Shop |
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Emergency so great that iron arriving here must be sent through to
Danville same evening. Piedmont Road has not engines enough for this
without stopping Govt freight. Whenever a train of iron arrives please
have if possible the engine Hercules here to take it through to
Danville. Answer. |
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J. F. Gilmer |
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Maj Genl & Chf Engr Bureau |
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Sent by telegram |
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