| Quarter Masters Office |
| Charlotte, N. C. Octr 5th 1863 |
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| Maj W. S. Downer |
| Richmond Va |
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| Major, |
| Enclosed I hand you the N. C.
R. Road Agents recpt for |
| 10 Boxes Powder Weight 1400# |
| Shipped you on yesterday. Maj
W W Peirce Q. M. at Raleigh has been notified of the shipment ad
requested to give them all possible dispatch. |
| Very Respectfully |
| Your obt svt |
| R J Echols |
| Maj & QM |
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