| Quarter Masters Office |
| Charlotte, N. C. |
| March 12, 1863 |
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| Col. J. Gorgas |
| Chief of Ordnance |
| Richmond Va. |
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| Colonel, |
| By the N. C. R. Road, I have shipped, in
good order, for your Department, to care of Major W. W. Pierce Q. M.
at Raleigh, fifteen boxes Ordnance Stores, weighing six thousand five
hundred & twenty five pounds (6,525). Enclosed herewith is R. R.
Agents receipt. |
| Major Pierce has been advised of the
shipment and requested to give it his immediate attention & quick
dispatch. |
| Very Respectfully |
| Yr Obt Svt |
| R. J. Echols |
| Capt. & A. Q. M. |
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