| Quartermaster General's Department |
| Richmond, March 7th 1863 |
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| H. D. Bird |
| Supdt S. S. R. R. {South Side RR} |
| Petersburg |
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| Dispatch received. I have submitted it to the Secretary
of War who says he can do nothing in the case. I have no power myself to
aid you. |
| A. C. Myers |
| Q. M. Genl. |
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| Sent by telegram |
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