| Hd Qrs Dept Ala Miss & E. La. |
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Montgomery, Ala., July 29th 1864 |
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Mr. O. M. Avery |
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Supt Ala. & Fla R Rd of Fla |
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Pollard Ala. |
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Dear Sir, |
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Your letter of the 26th inst has just been received. The
iron of the Florida road was ordered to be taken, because of the
absolute necessity which has been forced upon us, of repairing the Rail
Road between here & Opelika, without any delay. |
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It is evident that by no other means can the necessity be
met so soon as by transferring the iron from you road, and as time is of
vital importance, the orders which have been given for its removal
requires that no delay can be interposed. |
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Please assure the directors of the Road that while the
emergency which has called for the exercise of military authority is
such as their patriotism will approve no just measure of compensation
will be withheld on account of the injury to their property. |
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Very respectfully |
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Yr obt Sevt |
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Dabney H Maury |
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Major Genl. |