| Quartermaster General's Department |
| Richmond, Sep. 10, 1863 |
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| S. L. Fremont |
| Supt. W. W. R. R. {Superintendent,
Wilmington & Weldon RR} |
| Wilmington, N. C. |
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| There are no spades, shovels, etc, in
depot here which can be supplied to your road. I am not informed what
supplies can be furnished at other depots within your reach. Possibly
the Engineer Bureau can supply you. It is understood to have a
quantity. |
| A. R. Lawton, Q. M. General |
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