| Quartermaster General's Department |
| Jan. 3d 1865 |
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| Major S. R. Chisman |
| Greensboro, N. C. |
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| Our necessities are so great that you must
use every freight engine that reaches Greensboro to work on Piedmont
road. Inform Mr. Sumner {Superintendent, North
Carolina RR} of your instructions and explain to him our
necessities. Our wants are immediate. |
| A. R. Lawton, Q. M. Genl. |
| Sent by telegram. |
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