NA, DSCGF 7/8C/1864

Greensboro N. C. 8 July 1864
 
Maj. R. J. Echols
Charlotte N. C.
 
The prompt repair of {Richmond &} Danville Road is an urgent military necessity. You will impress at once the request number of negroes to forward iron from Statesville Road {Atlantic, Tennessee & Ohio RR} with dispatch.
J. F. Gilmer
Maj Genl & Chf Engr Bureau
 
Sent by telegram

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