| Head Quarters |
| Wilmington N . C. Jan 10, 1863 |
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| Thos. D. Walker |
| President W. & M. R. R.
{Wilmington & Manchester RR} |
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| Capt. Wilkinson C. S. N. Comd Steamer Giraffe will be
allowed to take what cotton may be at the depot of the R. R. an account
of the number of bales, owners ??? should be kept, that this cotton may
be replaced. |
| W. H. C. Whiting |
| Brig Genl. |
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