| Head Quarters Defences of Wilmington |
| Wilmington N. C. |
| November 10th 1863 |
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| Mr. Thomas D. Walker |
| Pres'dt W. & M. R. R.
{Wilmington & Manchester RR} |
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| Sir, |
| The Major General Commanding directs that
the one engine & 23 cars belonging to the Charlotte & South Carolina R.
R. be retained until further orders. |
| I am Sir |
| Very Respectfully |
| Your Obt Servt |
| James N. Hill |
| Maj & A. A. Genl |
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