| From the Charleston Mercury |
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| January 11, 1864 |
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| To Shippers of Cotton Over the Wilmington &
Manchester Railroad |
| From and after the 15th instant, all
parties shipping cotton over the Wilmington & Manchester Railroad will
be required to give written guarantee to the Company against all loss or
damage by fire. |
| Printed guarantees will be furnished to
the Agents at the stations, which may be singed by shippers. No cotton
will be received for shipment until guarantee is signed. |
| Thos. D. Walker, President |
| {First printed in December, 1863} |