| Quartermaster General's Department |
| Jan. 4th /65 |
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| Thos. Webb Prest. N. C. R. R. |
| Company Shops, N. C. |
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| Col. Sims left this morning for Greensboro
fully empowered to act for the Govt. in all matters concerning
Piedmont Road. Will be glad to have you with Mr. Summer meet Sims at
Greensboro. You may render valuable service. Please Answer. |
| A. R. Lawton, Q. M. G. |
| Sent by telegram. |
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