| Received at Richmond Oct 17 1863 at ... o'clock, ... minutes, |
| By telegraph from Charlotte 17. To
Maj C S Carrington |
| |
| I have heard nothing from application I shall loose
the hands unless something is done for me & Be Compelled in self
defense to stop supplies of wood for Charlotte Qt Mr & Naval
post & asst & answer me |
| B S Guion {Superintendent,
Western Division, Wilmington, Charlotte & Rutherford RR} |
| {File data on reverse} Respectfully
referred to Major Sims |
| Chas S. Carrington Maj & QM |
| Oct 17th/63 |