| Richmond Va., August 20, 1863 |
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| Refers application of Capt W. A. Tauser (?)
for the return of private W A D Bowman to his company. |
| Secty of War |
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| Refd to F. W. Sims. Resply retd to the QM
Genl. This man is indispensable to the proper working of the road & if
taken away will seriously interfere with the transportation of wheat
just commenced. I would therefore recommend that he be permitted to
remain. |
| F. W. Sims Maj & QM |
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| Entry in Quartermaster General's Letters
Received Register |