| Goldsboro, No Ca. |
| Jany 27th 1864 |
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| Maj. F. W. Sims |
| Rail Road Bureau |
| Richmond |
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| Major, |
| I regret that it was not in my power to
visit you, in accordance with my promise on Monday last. In the first
place, I have been for several days quite indisposed and moreover I
have been busily engaged in preparing transportation for a large
number of troops from Weldon & Petersburg to this place,
Wilmington & some points further South, as the movements of the
enemy may require. I have, in accordance with military orders, endeavored
to do this without creating any excitement or curiosity & without interrupting the transportation of the Govt
corn &c but for a day or two ??? I was compelled to remain
here. I will endeavor to send all the trains back loaded of the troops
and transported & if not, in a short time, I will order the trains
to return for corn. I may not be able now to leave here for eight or
ten days, however I am exceedingly anxious to see you about many
matters & will do so soon as I can. |
| Very Respectfully |
| Your obt Servt |
| George Whitfield |
| Maj & Qr Mr |
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