| Charleston S. C., November 23, 1863 |
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| Wants Eckerson an engineer at Richmond
Arsenal transferred to his road. Submitted by Maj F W Sims |
| H T Peake |
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| Resply referred to the Chf of Ord with the
inquiry whether the transfer of this man as asked for will be sanctioned
by him |
| A R Lawton QM Genl |
| Decr 15/63 |
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| Resply retd to QM Genl. From endorsement of
Lt Col ??? it appears that Eckerson is one of the most valuable workmen
at the arsenal his services cannot therefore be spared. |
| J Gorgas Chf of Ord |
| Decr 19/63 |
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| Entry in Quartermaster General's Letters
Received Register |