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Head Quarters Dept of N. C. |
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Goldsboro', Jan. 20th, 1862 1862 |
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Genl S. Cooper |
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Adjt & Insptr Genl |
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Richmond, Va |
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General, |
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***** |
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I desire to draw your attention to the neglect of the Rail
Road Companies in failing to forward Military supplies with dispatch.
A10 in. Columbiad for Fort Macon has just reached here, having left
Richmond three days ago. The Agent accompanying it says that no accident
happened on the way. The delay occurred at Petersburg and Weldon. Unless
something is done to correct the criminal neglect of these Rail Road
people, a sad misfortune may befall us. Even now I know not if the Gun
will reach Fort Macon in time. |
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Very Respectfully |
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Your Obt Sevt |
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R. C. Gatlin |
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Brig Genl |
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Comdg |
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