| Quartermaster General's Department |
| Richmond, Nov. 28th 1863 |
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| S. L. Fremont |
| Supt W & W RR {Wilmington &
Weldon RR} |
| Wilmington N. C. |
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| I have conferred with Major Bayne, who says that it is
impossible at present to comply with your request. When your letter
arrives will confer further. |
| A. L. Lawton |
| Q. M. Genl. |
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| Sent by telegram |
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