| Quartermaster General's Department |
| Richmond, Nov 28th, 1863 |
| |
| Major F. W. Sims |
| QM |
| in charge of R. R. Bureau |
| |
| I am satisfied that the Wilmington &
Manchester {Rail} Road is not dealing
fairly with the Government in transporting cotton. Please have the
matter investigated. |
| A R. Lawton, Q. M. General |
| Sent by telegram |
|