| Columbia Arsenal, December 11, 1863 |
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| States that he has 500 000 ft lumber near
Orangeburg S. C. which he is very much in need of but he cannot get it
transported to Columbia {South Carolina RR}
on a/c of the RR preferring to take private frt. Asks that QM Genl will
issue an order for its shipment. Submitted by Col. Gorgas Ord Dept |
| Maj J T Tuzevant |
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| Resply referred to Maj R Rhett Columbia SC.
This transportation will be furnished so soon as practicable. |
| A R Lawton QM Genl |
| Decr 16/63 |
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| Entry in Quartermaster General's Letters
Received Register |