| Quarter Master General's Department |
| Richmond, April 22nd 1864 |
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| S. L. Fremont |
| Supt. W&W RR {Superintendent,
Wilmington & Weldon RR} |
| Wilmington |
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| I regret very much to hear of
the absorption of your trains by movement of troops. Nothing is known
in Richmond of any necessity authorizing such absorption. Please give
me full particulars by mail. Press on the corn as rapidly as possible. |
| A. R. Lawton, Q. M.
Genl. |
| Sent by telegram. |