| Confederate States, Quartermaster's
Department |
| Railroad Bureau |
| Richmond, Feby 17th 1864 |
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| Brig Genl A R Lawton |
| QM G |
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| General, |
| I would respectfully apply for
the detail of Charles E. Collier, Co. H 12th Ga Regiment for service on
Macon & Western RRd of Ga. Collier is a machinist and his services
necessary for the trains on this road. |
| I am, General, |
| Very respy |
| Yours &c |
| F. W. Sims |
| Lt Col & QM |
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| {on back of document} |
| Q. M. G. O. Feby 19/64 |
| Approved and respectfully referred
to Hon Sec. of War. |
| A R Lawton |
| Qr Mr Genl |
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| A. G. |
| Detail the machinist for sixty days. |
| ??? |
| Secy War |
| Feb. 19/64 |
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