| Head-Quarters, Department of N. C. |
| June 12th 1862 |
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| The Hon G. W. Randolph |
| Secretary of War |
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| Sir, |
| There is such an entire want of system
in the arrangements of R. R. transportation and so much jealousy
among the RR representatives that their usefulness to the Govt is in
a great measure paralized. This can only be remedied by appointing
an agent with authority to control them all. The present movement of
Troops from the South and the transportation of grain to Richmond is
now being greatly retarded and requires that the present chaos
should be corrected. I respectfully recommend therefore that an
agent be at once appointed for NC, and if you have no person in mind
for the officer I respectfully recommend J. D. Whitford President of
the Atlantic & N. C. R. R. be appointed he is eminently qualified in
every way and is an able & ??? advocate an advocate in everything
that can aid our cause. |
| I am Sir |
| Very Respy |
| Your Ob Sevt |
| T W Holmes |
| Maj Genl |
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| {on back of document} |
| Majr Genl Holmes |
| Hd Qrs Dept N. C. |
| June 12/62 |
| Recommends the appt of an agent to control all the
Rail roads, in the important matter of transportation. In the
absence of system, and controlling power, the service is paralyzed.
Suggests the name of J. D. Whitford. |
| {Whitford was given the
recommended position, with less power than envisioned, only on July
9, 1863 -- 13 months later} |
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