NA, W&W 3/28/1864

Wilmington & Weldon Railroad Co.
President's Office
Wilmington, Mar 28 1864
 
Col. Sims
  
Dr Sir,
   My purpose in writing is to interest you in behalf of my son in law, Mr. W H Shaw, who has for some time been acting for the Govt as Transpn. Agt at Kingsville SC. Until lately he has been agent of the Wilmn & Manchester RRd Co. at that place, but is now not in the service of that Co. I have understood that he was to be superceded, but hope it is not so, as it would leave him without employment & force him into the army. His health is such that exposure would soon prostrate him. I think he could be very useful where he is, as he is familiar with RRd operations & being a good business man, I believe he will make himself very serviceable & aid you materially in forwarding from that point & I know his undivided efforts will be turned in that direction. If this appointment is under your Bureau & you can ??ly aid him I shall properly appreciate the act. If not & you will bring it to the attention of the Qr Master Genl. you will much oblige me. The family of Mr Shaw are with me, but he will reside permanently at Kingsville if required, or repair to any other point should it be demanded.
Very Respy Yrs
S D Wallace

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