| Richmond Va., December 4, 1863 |
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| Suggests that transportation to Wilmington
be conferred exclusively to Govt uses until its pressing necessities be
answered. Encloses copies of Telegrams showing that private speculators
are monopolizing transportation to some extent. (Referred by Sec of War) |
| Hon S. R. Mallory |
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| Under the arrangements which the roads have
entered into with the Govt. cannot all that transportation to
{be?} commanded while the Govt needs it |
| J. A. S. Secty |
| Decr 8/63 |
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| Entry in Quartermaster General's Letters
Received Register |