| Office North Carolina Railroad Company |
| Vance, Oct 21st 1864 |
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| Hon J. A. Seddon |
| Secty of War |
| Richmond, Va. |
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| Sir, |
| Mr R R Swepson, for whose passport to
Nassau I applied, is exempt from military duties as a Mail Contractor.
He is also unfit for filed service from physical disability. |
| Very Respectfully |
| Your Obt Servt |
| T. J. Sumner |
| Engr & Supt. |
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