| Piedmont Rail Road |
| Superintendent's Office |
| Danville Jan 19th 1865 |
| |
| Lieut Col F. W. Sims |
| Chief R. R. Bureau |
| |
| Dear Sir, |
| I would respectfully ask for
the detail of the following named soldiers who are reported to me as
being practical Machinist viz: |
| Ellis B Chancy Co C 38th Regiment Va troops |
| M. H. Bernard Co E 10th Va Cavalry |
| Should these men be found not to be
competent workmen they will be promptly reported for return to their
respective commands. |
| I Have the honor |
| to be your Obedient Servant |
| Thos Dodamead |
| Supt P RR |
| |
| {on back of document} |
| Richmond Jany 26th 65 |
| Approved & respectfully referred to QM
Genl. These men are indispensable |
| W G Gray |
| for F W Sims Lt Col & QM |
| |
| QMGO Jan 27 1865 |
| Respectfully referred to Secy of War. I
join in the certificate and request the detail |
| A R Lawton |
| QMGenl |
| |
| AG |
| Detail on the QMG's Certification as
required |
| JAS |
| 27 Jany 65 |