NCA, RRB 10/16/1863

Quartermaster's Department, C. S. A.
Raleigh, N. C. 16th October 1863
 
Major John D. Whitford
Supt of Gov Transp on RRoads
Hillsboro
 
Dear Sir,
   I have delayed answering yours of 11th hoping Mr Sumner would send me the train as requested to haul the wood but up to the present time he has failed in doing so though he Has been hauling for others. Today he telegraphed me that the train was in Raleigh, but on my application to Mr. Barrinus he refused it to me. I really need your assistance in the matter. If the NC RRoad will not afford the necessary facilities for transportation I would like to charter a train from some other Road. In this however I shall be governed by your god judgment. One thing is certain I have in nothing departed from my agreement with Mr. Webb, nor said or done anything to purples your negotiations with the NC RRoad.
With high regard I am Your obt Svt
WW Pierce
Maj & Chf QM

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