| Office Atlantic & North Carolina R. Road Co. |
| Goldsboro N. C. Decb 15th 1864 |
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|
Col F. W. Sims |
| Railroad Bureau |
| Richmond |
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| My dear Sir, |
| Permit to introduce to you, the bearer of
this note Mr John H Powell an Agent of this Company. I send Mr Powell as
the bearer of some letters to you which will make known his business in
Richmond. Any attention shown him would be appreciated by |
| Yours with great respect |
| John D Whitford |
| {President} |
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