NA, DET 4/2/1862

Hd Qrs Depart. of East Tennessee
Knoxville, April 2nd 1862
 
Mr. J. A. Mabry
Prest. Knoxville & Ky. R. R. Co.
 
Sir,
   I am directed by the Maj. Genl. Commandg to inform you, that you are authorized to proceed in person, or to send a reliable agent beyond the Tunnel on the Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad, & to take up enough R. Road iron to complete the Knoxville & Kentucky R. Road, from Knoxville to Clinton.
   You will keep an accurate account of the quantity of iron thus received, (for which you must account to that corporation) and will adopt all measures requisite to the immediate completion of the R. Road from this place to Clinton.
   At Chattanooga, Brig. Gen. Maxey will furnish such aid as is consistent with the public interest, & which he may deem necessary to carry out these instructions.
Very Respectfully
Your obt. Servt.
H. L. Clay
A. A. G.

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