| Macon, Ga. 23rd April 1861 |
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| Hon. L. P. Walker |
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| Dr Sir, |
| My friend & relation Mr Hazlehurst
will hand you this letter. He is a civil engineer by profession &
has had a large experience. He has been engaged in the construction of
some of the most important Rail Roads n the Southern Country, among
then the New Orleans & Jackson {New Orleans,
Jackson & Great Northern RR}, the Southern {of}
Mississippi & the Nashville & Chattanooga. He is at present
chief Engineer on the road in process of construction between this
city & the city of Augusta {Milledgeville
RR}. Mr H. is an energetic thorough man of business &
stands deservedly high in his profession. |
| From motive of patriotism, he visits
Montgomery to tender his services as an Engineer, to the Government of
the Confederate States. |
| If such services are needed, I am sure,
that the Government will do well to secure his engagement. |
| With consideration yr obdt. Servt. |
| E. A. Nisbet |
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| I have known Mr Hazelhurst long & will
and endorse him fully as a gentleman and as an Engineer of the first
character in our Country and in his motives to be solely patriotic
& hope you will aid him in his wishes. |
| Sam Tate |