| Richmond Va., December 31, 1863 |
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| Representing the difficulties in obtaining
transportation for cotton for manufactures of same & suggesting a
remedy. Submitted by Maj Sims |
| Lt Col A. F. Cone |
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| Respy retd to Lt Col Cone See endorsement
of Maj Sims |
| By order QM Genl |
| Jany 6/64 |
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| Resply retd to QM Genl. The cars on the
Norfolk {& Petersburg RR} road are wide
guage track & will not run on the Petersburg road. Consequently the
suggestion will not remedy the deficiency. |
| Jany 6/64 |
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| Entry in Quartermaster General's Letters
Received Register |