| Received at Richmond Dec 11 1863 at ... o'clock, ... minutes, |
| By telegraph from Columbia 11. To
F W Sims |
| |
| Your dispatch to Mr Johnston Prest has been referred
by him to me I shall be pleased to aid you & will place the
Salmonds & train at your disposal in the terms proposed. The
Salmonds has not done any but Govt work since 1st day of Nov &
at usual rates write me what you desire |
| Thos R Sharp |
| Supt |
| {File data on reverse}
Thos R. Sharp {Superintendent, Charlotte &
South Carolina RR} |
| Columbia Dec 11th 63 |
| Stating that he will lend all aid in his power |