| Wilmington |
| December 31st 1864 |
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| Requesting authority to purchase supplies
for his hands to prevent the Govt officers from interfering with or
pressing them after purchase. |
| H M Drane
{Superintendent, Wilmington & Manchester RR} |
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| Jan 7/65 Refd to Maj C. S. Carrington who
will have the requisite protection given so far as corn is concerned. As
to the meat the application must be made to the commdg Genl whose
favorable consideration is earnestly requested. A R Lawton QMG |
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| Entry in Quartermaster General's Letters
Received Register |