| Quartermaster General's Department |
| Richmond, March 11th, 1864 |
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| Gov. Vance |
| Raleigh, N. C. |
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| It has become absolutely necessary to stop
Passenger & Express trains until the corn & subsistence stores
are brought forward. The order has from the
Sect. of War & I respectfully ask your earnest cooperation. |
| A. R. Lawton, Q. M. Genl. |
| Sent by telegram. |
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