| Quartermaster General's Department |
| Jan. 3d 1865 |
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| Major S. R. Chisman |
| Greensboro, N. C. |
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| Our necessities are so great that you must
use every freight engine that reaches Greensboro to work on Piedmont
road. Inform Mr. Sumner of your instructions and explain to him our
necessities. Our wants are immediate. |
| A. R. Lawton, Q. M. Genl. |
| Sent by telegram. |
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