| Richmond & Petersburg Railroad Co. |
| Richmond, Dec 8, 1864 |
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| Col. F. W. Sims |
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| Dr Sir, |
| It is possible that the trains on this
road will be running all night. And it will be necessary for the
Telegraph office to be open all night for the transmission of messages
????? him send via ???. I will thank you to send the order to have it
done by the bearer and oblige. |
| Yours Respectfully |
| E. H. Gill, Supt |
| per J. C. Laughton |
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