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Office Atlantic & North Carolina R. Road Co. |
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Mosley Hall, N. C. March 21, 1862 |
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J. Cicero Justice Esq |
| Treasr &c |
| Goldsboro |
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| Dear Sir, |
| I desire you to establish your
office in Raleigh, until further orders. Direct Mr. Wm. G. Hall Ticket
Agt to proceed to that place as early as practicable & to finish making
out all of the Rail Road accounts. You are authorized to employ all
necessary aid & also to procure some suitable place by the month, for an
office. |
| Yours &c |
| John D. Whitford |
| {Battle of New Bern,
NC had been fought on April 14 and the inability of the Confederate
force to confront the Union force was now evident.} |
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