| Head Quarters Wilmington |
| December 2nd 1862 |
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| Major Jasper Whiting |
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| I have just been informed that the iron of
the {Wilmington,} Charlotte & Rutherford R.
R. is the property of the state of N. C. Will not this make a difference
in your order of Nov 11. You will probably hear from Gov Vance on the
matter, the Supt. of the R. R. having referred it to him. |
| Very Respectfully |
| W. H. L. Whiting |
| Brig Genl. Comdg |
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