| Columbia S. C., August 18, 1863 |
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| In reference to goods short pr So. Ca. RR
(Submitted by Maj H Lee) |
| Capt T. R. Sharp |
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| Resply referred to Maj C. M. Smith for
attention |
| By order QM Genl |
| Decr 12/63 |
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| Resply retd to Maj H Lee. The endorsement
of Maj C M Smith is approved as furnishing the proper instructions. |
| A R Lawton |
| Dec 14/63 |
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| Resply retd to QM Genl. It appears to me
that the So. Carolina Rd cannot discharge itself of responsibility for
the lost box of candles without producing the receipt of the connecting
road or of the Govt agent for the whole shipment. |
| C M Smith Maj & QM |
| Dec 16/63 |
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| Entry in Quartermaster General's Letters
Received Register |