| Received at Richmond Jan 8 1863 at ... o'clock,
... minutes, |
| By telegraph from Richmond 8. To
Col. W. M. Wadley |
| |
| Genl Beauregard telegraphs that increased means of
transportation say 5 locomotives with attendant cars should be
placed on the Manchester and Charleston {Northeastern}
railroad with a view of early appronant{?}
contingencies he suggests that railroads of South Carolina and
Georgia should afford these means in assange{?}
this if possible |
| J. A. Seddon |
| {File data on reverse}
J. A. Seddon Secy of War |
| Richmond Va. Jany 8th 63 |
| Desiring Col Wadley to assign transportation on lines
to Wilmington to assist trains of Genl Beauregard |