RRBA 12/26/1863

Office of Raleigh & Gaston Rail Road Co.
Raleigh, N. C. Decr 26 1863
 
Maj. F. W. Sims
R. R. Bureau
Richmond
 
Dear Major,
   I send over my agent with certain papers for the Sect. of War. The commissary in Florida is I presume like Col: Northrop -- determined that no one shall be fed except by his special permit. If not asking too much (and I hope it will not be) will you please read the enclosed letters and present them to the Sect. of War and get for us the required permit. I would not tax or trouble you with this matter but for our necessities. I should have come to Richmond myself but my presence is needed here for the purpose of securing labor and organizing our force for the ensuing year.
   I will be under many obligations to you for the kindness.
I am, dear sir, with great respect
Very Truly Yours
W. J. Hawkins  President R&G RR Co

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