| Selma, August 15, 1864 |
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| Commander J. M. Brooke |
| Richmond, Va. |
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| Quartermasters and railroads will not
transport guns without stringent orders from Richmond. Guns will be
ready for Columbia {at Charleston, S. C.} when
railroads are repaired. Have sent thirty guns to Mobile, two to Peedee.
Will turn out one gun every five days. Could double it with two
additional first-rate blacksmiths. Want copper. Have old bronze guns
been tried for sabots? |
| Catesby ap R. Jones |
| Commandant |
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sent by telegram
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