| Richmond Va. |
| June 7, 1864 |
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Lt Col Sims |
| Chief of Rail-Road Bureau |
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| Sir, |
| Col. Saml. D McDearmon of Appomattox,
wishes an interview with you for the purpose of presenting an
application for a detail. |
| Col. McDearmon will state the case to you
& show you a letter from C. C. Garrison road maker, which makes a very
strong case. Col. McDearmon is the tax collector for the county, and a
citizen of large influence. |
| I bespeak your kind attention to the case. |
| Yr Obt Servant |
| Thos. S. Bocock |
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