| Quartermaster General's Department |
| Richmond, Va., Sept 8, 1861 |
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| Mr. Thos. R. Sharp |
| Agent, Winchester, Va. |
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| Sir, |
| Your letter asking for the protection of a
Cavalry escort in the prosecution of your work has been received. The
necessary orders from the War Department will be issued to that
object. |
| A C. Myers, Q. M. General |
| Sent by telegram |
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