| Richmond, Aug 31th 1863 |
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| Mr. C. T. Pollard {President,
Montgomery West Point RR} |
| Montgomery, Ala. |
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| Will you send word to Col. Sam Tate that
Genl Lawton is anxious to see him here on business of importance and
let me know if he will come. |
| F. W. Sims |
| Maj. & Q. M. |
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