Western North Carolina Rail Road Co.
President's Office,
Henry, April 2nd 1878
Gov Vance
Dear Govr-
The water [can?] is not yet fixed exactly to suit me but will be so this week. It is however a success as it is, in 3 days I have washed out more dirt than in the past six months, will I think have the cut ready for track in 30 days, will report again a few days.
I will draw on you in a few days for the freight on the rails, no more convicts yet.
Very Respy & Truly