| Quartermaster General's Department |
| Richmond, Dec. 17, 1863 |
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| Major T. W. Cameron |
| QM |
| Wilmington, N. C. |
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| Complaint is made that the transportation
of public stores is delayed by boats across the River, and that the
Rail Roads cannot furnish transportation promptly for Government
freight. Please investigate and report. |
| A. R. Lawton, Q. M. Genl. |
| Sent by telegram. |
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