| Quarter Masters Office |
| Charlotte, N. C. Mar 3d 1863 |
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| Maj W. S. Downer |
| Odr. Dept. Richmond Va |
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| Dr Sir, |
| Enclosed I hand you the N. C.
R. R. Agents receipt for |
| (7) Seven Carboys Nitric Acid Wt 917# |
| (34) Thirty four Rolls Leather Wt 5289# |
| Fifty boxes Ord Stores Wt 6250# consigned
to you. They are in charge of a Special Messenger. I have notified the
Q. M. at Raleigh of their shipment and requested him to give them all
possible dispatch. |
| Very Respectfully |
| Your obt Svt |
| R J Echols |
| Capt & AQM |