| Richmond, Oct 9th 1863 |
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| Major J. D. Whitford |
| Goldsboro, N. C. |
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| Arrange to bring the rails from Ridgeway
to Petersburg at the rate of two and a half miles a week. Hawkins {President,
Raleigh & Gaston RR} can bring it to Gaston, but you will
decide whether it is better to take it from Ridgeway or Gaston.
Commence immediately. Got home this morning. |
| F. W. Sims |
| Maj. & Q. M. |
| {There were the rails of the
Roanoke Valley RR which were headed to the Piedmont RR construction.
This would require about 28 cars per week.} |
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