| Richmond Va., August 15, 1863 |
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| Relative to the condition of the W&M RR Co
{Wilmington & Manchester RR} & the NE RR Co
{Northeastern RR} for transporting cotton
&c. |
| Ordnance Bureau |
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| QM Genl is requested to give this matter
special attention through Maj Sims to secure what is required. Seven
steamers now in port of Wilmington will soon await cargo. |
| James A. Seddon |
| Secty of War |
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| Resply retd to Maj Bayne Ordnance Bureau.
All possible orders have been given to secure prompt transportation of
the cotton. Maj Sims is at present absent on duty connected with his
department. |
| A R Lawton QM Genl |
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| Entry in Quartermaster General's Letters
Received Register |