| Confederate States of America |
| Adjutant General's Department |
| Railroad Bureau, Richmond Sept 25th 1863 |
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| Genl A. R. Lawton |
| Q. M. G. |
| Richmond |
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| General, |
|
I would respectfully ask for the continuance of the Detail
of Sergeant Daniel Richmond of the Alexandria Light Artillery to work in
the Shops of the Virginia Central Rail Road Company. Sergeant Richmond
is a Machinist and his services are very necessary at this time. His
Detail expires October 1st 1863. |
| I remain General |
| Very respectfully |
| Your Obdt Servt |
| F. W. Sims Maj & QM |
| by C C Sims |
| Capt & AQM |
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| {on back of document} |
| Office Qr Mr Gen |
| Sept 28 1863 |
| Approved. Respy forwarded to the Adjt &
Inspector Genl |
| By order |
| W F Alexander |
| Maj & Asst QMG |
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| Respy referred to Genl Elzy |
| By Command Secy War |
| C H Lee |
| A. A. G. |
| Oct 1/63 |
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| Hd. Qrs. Dept. Richd |
| Oct 2d 1863 |
| Respy referred for remarks of comdg
officers |
| By order of Ma Gen Elzy |
| T. O Chestney |
| A. A. Genl. |
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| Camp Taylor's Farm |
| Oct 6th/63 |
| Approved Sergt Richmond can be spared. |
| N. S. Smoot |
| Capt Alexr St. Art. |
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| H Qr Lt. Arty. |
| Oct 6/63 |
| Appd & resply fwd |
| A. W. Start |
| Maj Comdg |