NA, R&G 8/18/1863

Office of the Raleigh & Gaston Rail Road Company
Raleigh, N. C. Aug 18, 1863
 
Col Gorgas
Chief of Ordnance
Richmond Va.
 
Colonel,
   We are sadly in want of Steel and Borax -- without them I do not see how we are to keep our tools in order to do our work. Can we possibly get of the Government a supply? They are not to be had elsewhere. You will more than oblige us by letting us have them.
I am, Very Respectfully
Your Obedient Servant
W. J. Hawkins
President
 
   The following is our memorandum of articles needed viz:
2 Bars steel 1 1/2 Inch square (Cast Steel)
2 " 1 1/4 " " "
4 " 1 " " "
4 " 7/8 " " "
4 " 3/4 " " "
4 " 1/2 " " "
Any where near the above sizes will answer
25 Pounds Borax      

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