| Head Quarters Wilmington N. C. |
| December 14th 1862 |
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| Maj S. W. Milton |
| A. A. G. Richmond Va. |
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| Major, |
| I have the honor to request that you will
order Private P. J. Williams of Burtrigs Artillery, near Kinston to be
detailed to report to the President of the Wilmington & Manchester R. R.
His services are very much needed at present. |
| I am Major |
| Very Respectfully |
| Your Obt Svt |
| W. H. C Whiting |
| Brig Genl Comdg |
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