| Quartermaster General's Department |
| Richmond, August 27, 1863 |
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| Major Calhoun |
| QM |
| Montgomery, Ala. |
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| Captain Hottel needs laborers to complete
the Rail Road connection through Montgomery. If necessary, I authorize
you to impress Negroes. It is important to complete the work. |
| A. R. Lawton, Q. M. Genl |
| Sent by telegram. |
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