OR, Series 1, Vol. 47, Part 2, Page 1313

Headquarters
March 2, 1865
 
General J. E. Johnston
 
   I have notified Governor Vance that the Quartermaster-General and I both deem very important that the widening of the gauge should continue to Danville if possible. {on the North Carolina and Piedmont Railroads}
R. E. Lee

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