| Assistant Quarter Master Office |
| Ridgeway N. C. March 22, 1863 |
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| Col. A. C. Myers |
| Quarter Mr Genl. C. S. A. |
| Richmond Va |
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| Sir, |
| Finding it impossible to do
justice to the Raleigh & Gaston Rail Road Co as President, and to the
Government as Assistant Quarter Master, I have tendered my resignation
through the Adjutant General of date this day. |
| I think perhaps it should have
been transmitted through you but being ignorant of the forms and
requirements of such matters I also hereby tender it through you and beg
its early acceptance. |
| The difficulties attending
Rail Road Management are so great that with all my time I cannot do
justice to the Government transportation and the requirements of the
Community. |
| I would respectfully recommend
Mr. Richard Anington of Warrenton, N. C. (distant 3 miles from this
place) as a very suitable person to fill the vacancy, he is every way
qualified energetic a gentleman of character and superior business
habits and familiar with this whole section of country. |
| I am Sir with great respect |
| Very Respectfully |
| Your Obdt Servant |
| W. J. Hawkins |
| Captain & AM |