| Jany 21 1865 |
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| Col R H Cowan |
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Prest. W. C. & Ruthd R Rd {Wilmington,
Charlotte & Rutherford RR}
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| Laurinburgh N. C. |
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| Col., |
| I have to inform you that I have increased
the rate for Govt transportation on your road 100% in addition
to the rate provided by the Columbia tariff on the 13th April 1864
upon all accounts not heretofore presented for payment and have
instructed the Auditor of accounts here accordingly. |
| Very respectfully |
| Your Obdt Sevt |
| F. W. Sims |
| Lt. Col. & Q. M. |
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