| January 8, 1864 |
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| Encloses letter of Maj W. B. Richards Jr QM at
Gordonsville relative to {Virginia} Central
Rail Road their failure to procure labor for the present year. Genl Lee
calls attention to the subject as without this road in working order his
army cannot keep its present position. Referred by Sec of War |
| Genl R. E. Lee |
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| Referred to Maj Sims |
| A R Lawton QM Genl |
| Jan 12/64 |
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| Retd to QM Genl Jany 18/64 |
| QM Genl Resp refd to Hon Sec of War with the earnest
request that the men applied for be detailed & this road thus put on an
effective footing. |
| A R Lawton QM Genl |
| Jany 19/64 |
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| Entry in Quartermaster General's Letters
Received Register |