| Received at Richmond Oct 19 1863 at ... o'clock, ... minutes, |
| By telegraph from Columbia 19. To
Maj F W Sims |
| |
| Maj Grice has sent me Engine Salmond will you sell
her and what price? I want to purchase. Maron is in Richmond have
directed him to see you in case he does not will send Sturman |
| Thos R. Sharp |
| Supt |
| {File data on reverse} T.
R. Sharp {Superintendent, Charlotte &
South Carolina RR} |
| Columbia Oct 19th 63 |
| Will you sell the Engine Salmond if so send the price |