NA, QM 1/4/1865

Quartermaster General's Department
Jan 4th/65
 
Capt. Jno. M. Robinson
Richmond, Va
  
Sir,
   The necessities for Government on the Piedmont {Rail} Road requiring the use of such an engine as the Mason Engines on the Petersburg R. R {may mean the Richmond & Petersburg RR since they had two new Mason locomotives -- the Jefferson Davis and the Holden Rhodes}. You will endeavor to arrange with the President of that road for the use of such one of these engines as you will select. Failing in this your will at once impress the engine selected and have her transferred to Piedmont Road as rapidly as possible.
A. R. Lawton

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