| Raleigh N. C., January 18, 1864 |
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| Relative to RRd Transportation. States that
supervision is everywhere essential. Suggests that bulk be not broken at
Gaston & that trains be run through from Petersburg to Richd |
| Maj W H Smith |
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| It is evident there wd. be gain from not
breaking bulk as suggested. I recommend that arrangement be made with
of Roads if practicable. |
| JAS Sec of War |
| 24 Jan/64 |
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| Refd to Maj Sims for attention to
endorsement of Sec of War |
| W F Alexander Maj &c |
| 27 Jan/64 |
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| Entry in Quartermaster General's Letters
Received Register |