| Columbia Apr. 23d 1862 |
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| Maj Genl. Pemberton |
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| Do you approve the plan
proposed for strengthening the Ashley River bridge so as to connect the
R. Rds in Charleston & shall the work be commenced to be finished in
ninety days. I fear that the delay will be too great but will adopt your
suggestion. |
| W. W. Harllee |
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