| Quartermaster General's Department |
| Richmond Oct. 24th 1864 |
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| Maj. T. J. Noble |
| QMaster |
| Montgomery Ala |
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| Sir, |
| ***** |
| The entire control of all
River Transportation in the State of Ala has been committed to Maj.
Thos. Peters, who is expected to cooperate with you. For your
information the communication to him is enclosed herewith. ***** |
| A. R. Lawton QMG |
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