| Feby 17th 1865 |
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| Genl J. S. Preston |
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Chf & CoC
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| Richmond Va. |
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| General, |
| I would respectfully ask for the detail of
Edward Patterson a conscript now furloughed from Camp Lee, to work in the
shops of Va Central RRd. This man is a
skilled machinist and his services are indispensable to this company. |
| I remain General |
| Very respy |
| Your obt svt |
| F. W. Sims |
| Lt Col & Q. M. |
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