| Macon Geo. Feby. 17, 1863 |
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Capt. R. J. Echols |
| A. Q. M. |
| Charlotte N. C. |
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| Captain, |
| Out of 400 kegs of nails
{2 1/2 car loads} which have been shipped
to me for this establishment from Richmond, 300 kegs have this day
arrived, but the residue (100 kegs {2/3 of a car
load}) are still on the way. I have ascertained that 100 kegs
were shipped from Raleigh on the 21st Jany. upon car 74 M. G.
{Manassas Gap RR} and had not arrived at
Charlotte on the 13th of this month. |
| I respectfully request that you will use
every exertion to have these nails again started and promptly forwarded
through the various Quartermasters upon the route to this place. |
| I am, Captain, |
| Very Respectfully |
| Yr obt Servt |
| {J. W. Mallet} Capt. |
| Supt. C. S. Laboratories |
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| An identical letter was also sent to T. J. Sumner, Esqr.,
Supt. No. Ca. R. Rd., Company Shops, N. C. |
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