| Richmond April 26 1864 |
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| Col. Sims |
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| Sir, |
| I would respectfully ask that the Macon
rates be allowed to the East Tenn & Va. Rail Road for Freight
transported over that Road and that five cents per mile be allowed for
transporting Troops, from 10th Dec last to 1st May 1864. |
| Very Respectfully |
| W P Brewer |
| Master Transportation & Genl. Agent |
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| {on back of document} |
| Rail Road Bureau |
| Richmond Apl 28th 64 |
| Approved & respectfully referred to the Q M Genl. |
| F. W. Sims |
| Lt Col & QM |
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| Approved |
| A. R. Lawton |
| Q M Genl |
| 28th Apl 64 |
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