| Head Quarters Defences of Wilmington |
| December 18th 1863 |
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| Mr. A. J. Frog |
| Whiteville N. C. |
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| Sir, |
| Your communication relative to
transportation of corn on Wilmington & Manchester R. Road has been
received and referred to the President of the road. |
| Very Respectfully |
| W. H. C. Whiting |
| Maj Genl |
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