| Confederate States |
| Adjutant General's Department |
| Railroad Bureau |
| Richmond, July 9,th1863 |
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| Hon. James A. Seddon |
| Secy of War |
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| Sir, |
| The appointment of John D. Whitford Esq
with the rank of Major to this department renders my own promotion
necessary. |
| I would therefore respectfully request
that your suggestion of dating my appointment a day or two before Mr
Whitfords be carried out. |
| I remain Sir |
| Very respectfully |
| Your obdt servant |
| F. W. Sims |
| Capt. & A. A. G. |
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