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Head Quarters Prov Forces |
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Dist M & E. Florida |
| Tallahassee, Mch 13th 1862 |
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| E. Houston Esqr. |
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Pres Pena & Geo R. R. Co. |
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Tallahassee Fla |
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Sir, |
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The public interest demands that the iron be removed from
the track of the Florida R Road, forthwith, at least from that
portion of the Road lying next to Fernandina. |
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I have accordingly ordered a detail from the troops under
my command, to whom has been assigned the duty of effecting this
removal. You will oblige me by aiding and cooperating with Capt
Buckman, the officer in command, by furnishing the necessary
transportation &c. to enable him to execute the work as
expeditiously as possible. |
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I suggest that the iron in order that it may be entirely
out of the reach of the enemy, be brought up to Lake City or Live
Oak. |
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Very respectfully |
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Yr obdt Servt |
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J. N. Trapier |
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Brig Genl. Comdg |
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