| Atlanta Ga., December 4, 1863 |
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| In relation to an exemption which it is
asked will be granted a train of cars going to and returning from
Wilmington, N. C. Said cars belonging to the Atlanta & WP RRd
{Atlanta & West Point RR} and loaded with
cotton also as to own movements. Referred by Sec of War |
| Engineer Bureau |
| J. F. Gilmer |
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| Resply refd to QM Genl An arrangement just
made will guarantee the three cars from seizure if the applicant will
bring these cars at same time for Govt a special exemption would be so
injuriously and the terms offered by Govt are sufficiently liberal. |
| F. W. Sims Maj & QM |
| Dec 11/63 |
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| Entry in Quartermaster General's Letters
Received Register |