| Quartermaster General's Department |
| Richmond, Dec 16, 1863 |
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| Sam. Tate Esqr. |
| Demopolis |
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| I am informed by Engineer Bureau that they
have sent tools to Lieutenant Colonel Lockett, Chief Engineer,
Meridian, with whom you can confer as to Quarter Master supplies,
explain more fully by mail. |
| A. R. Lawton, Q. M. Genl. |
| Sent by telegram. |
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