| Feby 1st 1865 |
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| Capt. W. G. Raoul |
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A. Q. M. Raleigh N. C.
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| Captain, |
| Enclosed is a communication which refers
to building cars and to which I have to reply. Please inform me what
kind of an answer you think would be proper to that part of the
communication. A history of your experience would be a correct reply. |
| Yrs truly |
| F. W. Sims |
| Lt. Col. & Q. M. |
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