| Richmond May 23rd 1864 |
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| Maj. E. B. Branch |
| Petersburg Va. |
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| Keep me promptly informed of
the arrival of troops destined for Richmond. I wish to send trains
down to meet them as near Petersburg as repairs on {Richmond
& Petersburg} Road will permit & must know when the
trains will be wanted & for how many. |
| A. R. Lawton, Q. M. G. |
| Sent by telegram |
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