NA, RRB 8/3/1863

Confederate States of America
Quarter Master General's Department
Rail Road Bureau Richmond Aug 3d 1863
 
Col. J. Gorgas
Chf of Ordnance
Richmond Va.
 
Colonel,
   It is an absolute necessity that I should have two hundred (200 lbs) pounds of block tin, and if you can possibly spare it I would esteem it a favor.
I remain Colonel
Very respectfully
Your obdt servant
F. W. Sims
Maj & Q M

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