| McDowells, Jany 24th/65 |
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| Genl Beauregard |
| Montgomery |
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| If I was in full charge of
this work, I would only leave two white men and some Negroes here
until water falls. Meriwether has engineered the trick of having
details of my men changed to himself, and says they cannot leave on
order you gave me. I have telegraphed Secy of War on subject of
details. The work in Georgia should now be pushed rapidly. Please give
such further orders as you may think proper and I will obey then. |
| A. L. Maxwell |
| Bridge Contractor |
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