| Presdt Office North Eastern RR |
| Charleston Dec 20th 1864 |
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| Col. J. M. Otey |
| Chief of Staff |
| Charleston |
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| Dear Sir, |
| I am addressed by Capt. M. F.
Na?? that the matter of a Guard at the Souter Bridge was referred to
Head Quarters, with the suggestion that it should be furnished by the
Commdg Officer at Florence. Permit me respectfully to ask if any
arrangements have yet been made and if not to beg they may have your
earliest attention. |
| Very Respectfully |
| Your obt Servt |
| A F. Ravenel |
| Presdt |
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