| C. S. A. War Dept. |
| Richmond April 8th 1863 |
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| Major C. S. Carrington |
| Weldon, N. C. |
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| Sufficient corn to keep up supply for
Genl. Lee's army must be forwarded if troops are delayed. Show this
if necessary to the military authorities as the order of the Dept.
Dont return without arranging for the forwarding the subsistence
supplies from Gaston likewise. |
| James A. Seddon |
| Secretary of War |
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| Sent by telegram |
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