| Feby 20th 1865 |
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| Genl J. S. Preston |
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Chf & CoC
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| General, |
| I would respectfully ask for the detail of
James Gale and Henry Hoage conscripts now at Camp Lee for service in the
shops of Manassas Gap RRd Co shops at Greensboro No Ca. They are
skilled mechanics and their services are indispensable and needed
immediately. It would be a great advantage if their details could be
granted today. |
| Very respy |
| F. W. Sims |
| Lt Col & Q. M. |
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