| Quarter Masters Office |
| Charlotte Jan 24th 1864 |
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| Maj Downer M S K |
| Ord Officer |
| Richmond Va |
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| Major, |
| I shipped you on yesterday by
the NC R Rd the following Govt stores in good order. Viz.: |
| 15 Bags Horse Shoe Nails wgt 1680 lbs |
| Enclosed herewith is the RRd Agts Receipt
for the safe delivery to the AQM at Raleigh NC. Transportation has been
furnished to Raleigh and Capt W. E. Peirce AQM at that place notified of
the shipment. |
| Very Respectfully |
| Your obt svt |
| R J Echols |
| Maj & QM |
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