| Quarter Master General |
| Richmond, Dec. 30th 1863 |
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| Major Genl Whiting |
| Wilmington N. C. |
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| Papers received. I hope you will continue
to exercise supervision over the Rail Roads until you receive my letter.
No new system can be judged by a few days trial, especially in these
times Mr Walkers {T. D. Walker, President,
Wilmington & Manchester RR} statements as to his own trains will
be quite sufficient. |
| You will inspect the accounts of temporary
Post Quarter Masters. |
| A. R. Lawton |
| Q. M. Genl. |
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| Sent by telegram |
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