| Head Quarters Dept. S. C., Ga. & Florida |
| Charleston S. C. Decr. 7th 1862 |
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| H.S. Haines |
| Engr & Supt |
| C&S R. R.
{Charleston & Savannah RR} |
| Charleston, S. C. |
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| Sir, |
| In reply to your communication
of the 3rd instant requesting the transportation of private E. J.
Freeman from the service of Mr J. M. Eason to the shops of the C. & S.
R. R. Co, I am instructed to say that for military reasons the request
cannot be granted. Private Freeman ha been returned to his company. |
| Respectfully |
| Your Obdt Servt |
| Thomas Jordan |
| Chief of Staff |
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