| Wilmington, N. C. |
| February 3 1864 |
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| Swan Esqr {Samuel
A Swann, Secretary and/or Treasurer} |
| Treasr Florida R Road |
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| Dear Sir, |
| I have recently understood
that perhaps your Road would not be disinclined to dispose of a
portion of your Rails &c, the wants of the So Carolina Rl Road of
which I am Prest will in a short time requires me to find a supply. I
have, in consequence, taken the liberty. |
| If I have been correctly
informed will you do me the favor in reply to this at Charleston to
say the quantity you propose to dispose of and the costing & to
give me a description of your Rail & the time it has been in use. |
| Very Respectfully |
| Wm J Magrath |
| Prest So Co R Road |
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