| August 20, 1863 |
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| Correspondence with the Directors
{&} Genl Super of the Orange & A RR
{Orange & Alexandria RR} in reference to
the transportation of fuel to Charlottesville and proposal of Flanigan &
Abel to furnish 2000 cords of wood on line of rail road. |
| Maj. F. W. Sims
{I believe the entry is incorrect and it should be from the Secretary of
War} |
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| Qr Mr Genls office Aug 28/63 |
| The necessity of the hospitals at
Charlottesville make it important to secure a supply of wood at that
point. The within papers are referred to Major Sims to report upon
expeditiously of building a turnout at the point indicated or that he
may take such other actions as may be necessary to provide the
transportation required. |
| A R Lawton QM Genl |
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| Retd to QM Genl with report of Maj Sims |
| Sept 23/63 |
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| Resply referred to Maj Sims for his
examination. It seems that the wood required at Charlottesville cannot
be furnished by hauling with wagons. The RR Transportation is probably
the only means by which the hospitals &c can be supplied during the
winter. His views in regard to the propriety of constructing "the
switch" are regretted upon a reconsideration of Capt Iwrin's application
with the endorsement of Maj Cole. |
| A R Lawton QM Genl |
| Oct 16/63 |
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| Retd to QM Genl with Maj Sims report Oct
23/63 |
| Maj Sims recommendation is approved & he
will direct the switch to be constructed. |
| A R Lawton QM Genl |
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| Entry in Quartermaster General's Letters
Received Register |