| Richmond, Sept 8th 1863 |
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| H. M. Drane, Supt. {Wilmington
& Manchester RR} |
| Wilmington, N. C. |
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| Maj. Whitford will advise you of a heavy
movement of troops to Georgia. Besides this there will be two
brigades for Charleston which Solomons {Superintendent,
Northeastern RR} must move from Wilmington to relieve you.
Will you arrange it with him? |
| F. W. Sims |
| Maj. & Q. M. |
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