| Quartermaster General's Department |
| Richmond, August 19, 1863 |
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| Major T. S. Bransford |
| QM |
| Chattanooga, Tenn. |
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| The Navy Department will arrange with the
railroads for the transportation of their coal. Extend all possible
facilities, and do not interfere with its arrangements. |
| A. R. Lawton, Q. M. Genl |
| Sent by telegram. |
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