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Hd Qrs, Post Atlanta |
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March 29th 1864 |
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| Capt L. P. Grant |
| Chief Engineer |
| Atlanta Ga |
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| Capt, |
| I am directed by an order from Hd Qurs
Armies Confederate States, dated Richmond, March 25th 1864, to proceed
without delay to make a thorough inspection of all matters pertaining to
the Service in and around Atlanta, embracing a report of the character
and condition of the defences of Atlanta, and the number of troops
required to man them. You will give me such information touching this
matter, which you may have in your possession, with as little delay as
possible. |
| Respectfully |
| Your obdt Servt |
| Marcus J Wright |
| Brig Genl Comdg |
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| If necessary for a full understanding of the line of
defences, furnish maps |
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