| Richmond Va., November 16, 1863 |
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| Asks that an order forbidding the carrying
of corn loose in cars be issued. Enclosing copy of E H Gill letter on
April 13/63 on same subject. |
| Charles Ellis (Prest R&P RR Co)
{Richmond & Petersburg RR} |
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| Respectfully referred to Lt Col Cone. This
mode of transporting corn is objectionable. It is however the result of
a pressing exigency it is presumed. |
| By order QM Genl |
| Nov 16/63 |
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| Entry in Quartermaster General's Letters
Received Register |