| Office of Raleigh & Gaston Rail Road Co. |
| Raleigh, N. C. Decr 26 1863 |
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| Maj. F. W. Sims |
| R. R. Bureau |
| Richmond |
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| Dear Major, |
| I send over my agent with certain papers
for the Sect. of War. The commissary in Florida is I presume like
Col: Northrop -- determined that no one shall be fed except by his
special permit. If not asking too much (and I hope it will not be)
will you please read the enclosed letters and present them to the
Sect. of War and get for us the required permit. I would not tax or
trouble you with this matter but for our necessities. I should have
come to Richmond myself but my presence is needed here for the
purpose of securing labor and organizing our force for the ensuing
year. |
| I will be under many obligations to you
for the kindness. |
| I am, dear sir, with great respect |
| Very Truly Yours |
| W. J. Hawkins President R&G RR Co |