| Quarter Master General's Department |
| Richmond, May 23rd 1864 |
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| H. D. Bird Supt. {Superintendent,
South Side RR} |
| Petersburg |
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| The necessity was so urgent
that I directed your cars to come through to Richmond. I appreciate
your views & hope not to interfere any more. The cars shall be
promptly returned. |
| A. R. Lawton, Q. M. G. |
| Sent by telegram. |
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