| Received at Richmond Oct 23 1863 at ... o'clock, ... minutes, |
| By telegraph from Wilmington 23. To
Maj F. W. Sims |
| |
| We have plenty of shovels for the present but need
some short handled spades and the axes you can send me. I will send
copy of our annual report as soon as printed |
| S. L. Fremont |
| {File data on reverse}
S. L. Fremont {Superintendent, Wilmington
& Weldon RR} |
| Wilmington Oct 23rd 63 |
| Have plenty of shovels, but wants some short handled
spades and axes |