| Richmond October 12th 1863 |
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| H. M. Drane Esq {Superintendent, Wilmington & Manchester RR} |
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Wilmington N. C.
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| You will get the engines when the case is
decided which the lawyer says will be soon. Will be in Wilmington for
a day ro two probably this week. |
| F. W. Sims |
| Maj & QM |
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