| Office Richmond & Petersburg Railroad Co. |
| Richmond Va., August 7th 1862 |
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| Gen G. W. Randolph |
| Secretary of War |
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| Sir, |
| I have understood that a
change was contemplated in the management of that branch of the Q. M.
Department connected with railroad transportation, without solicitation
I beg leave to state that Capt Morfit, who since the retirement of Major
Ashe has had charge of the former duties of that gentleman, whilst he
has shown a most commendable faithfulness in ??ing for the interest of
the Government has so conducted his intercourse with the officers of
this Road as to induce me to ask the retention of Capt Morfit in his
present post. |
| I believe that the interests
of the Government will be subserved by his continuance in his present
office and a harmonious action with the railroads secured. |
| I am, most respy |
| Yr. Obt. Sevt. |
| Charles Ellis Prest |
| R. & P. R Rd Co |
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