Quartermaster General's Department |
Richmond, Va., Sept 3, 1861 |
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Mr. Samuel Tate {President,
Memphis & Charleston RR} |
Memphis, Tenn. |
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Sir, |
The Virginia roads require additional
motive power for the immediate movement of accumulated Government
freight at Knoxville & Bristol. Can you supply three locomotives
for a short time, it is a necessity. The Government require and must
have them. Answer immediately. |
A C. Myers, Q. M. General |
Sent by telegram |
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