| Columbia S. C. |
| April 27, 1863 |
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| Refs letter of Maj Rhetts stating that the
South Carolina RRd will not be responsible for the loss or damage of
articles for more than their value before the War. |
| Secty of War |
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| May 20/63. Very well, the only legal
payment would be in gold & silver and consequently if the RRd transmits
or values after the war their values in case of loss must be exaihl(?)
in gold. JAS Secty |
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| Entry in Quartermaster General's Letters
Received Register |
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