NA, RRB 2/7B/1865

Feby 7th 1865
 
Thos. Dodamead Esq.
Supt. Danville Va.
 
Dear Sir,
   I am glad to know that you are comding (?) the Piedmont & Danville road {Piedmont RR}, we hope no more bad luck will befall you. Today however it is raining and sleeting with every indication that it will extend to you. I am very anxious to hear of your suffering, and must thank you for keeping me as constantly advised of your trouble and ???. Thus far every man you have asked for has been detailed, if you have not received the papers let me know. The supply of wood will no doubt bother you all day weather sets in for good, when you ????? be ??? amiable. The engine No. 3 will be ready Rahme says on Saturday. Cant you send ????? to hurry her along? I wrote you about to the "James" but am without reply. Do you wish to keep her?
Yours truly
F. W. Sims
Lt Col & Q M

Home