| Wilmington N. C., June 22, 1864 |
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| In regard to purchase of boiler for Str "Flora" |
| Capt W H James {Captain, CS
Engineers} {There are about 350 images of Capt. James' documents in the
National Archives, with no indication of his connection to Steamer Flora
or the CSN} |
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| Refd to Maj Chisman {QM at
Greensboro} who will please furnish any information that he can
obtain on subject of Engine boiler mentioned. |
| W F Alexander Maj &c 25 July/64 |
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| Will Col Sims examine the estimate of value? |
| A R Lawton QMG 11 Aug/64 |
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| Approved & retd to Maj J W Cameron Wilmington who will
settle with Mr Rice {probably Hugh Rice,
Superintendent, Manassas Gap RR, operating out of Greensboro}, at
price ??med by Col Sims $33500. |
| A R Lawton QMG 31 Aug/64 |
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| Entry in Quartermaster General's Letters
Received Register |