NA, RRB 8/8/1863

Confederate States of America

Quarter Master General's Department
Rail Road Bureau Richmond Aug 8th 1863
 
Hon James A. Seddon
Secy of War
Richmond Va
 
 Sir
   The recent order from you department ordering the enrollment of all able bodied clerks in the Quarter Master's Department has deprived me of the only office clerk I had, and consequently cripples my oficanting{?}. I am left powerless to attend to any business away from Richmond and you are aware that the most important of my duties requires me in distant parts of the Confederacy. To supply me with the necessary aid I must respectfully ask of you the appointment as Captain and A. Q. M., Mr. Charles C. Sims of Georgia, and his assignment to me for duty in this Railroad bureau. With his assistance, I can avoid employing an office clerk, while he will also make efficient service in other departments. Mr. Sims is not liable to conscription and therefore his appointment will not reduce the ranks of the Army. At my earnest solicitation he has consented to serve, if appointed, and from his excellent business qualifications he is particularly fitted for this post I propose for him to fill.
   Trusting that the appointment will be ordered,
I remain, Sir,
Very respectfully
Your obdt servant
F. W. Sims
Maj & Q. M.

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