NA, RR 11/29/1864

Confederate States of America
War Department
Richmond, Va. Nov. 29, 1864
 
Thomas C. Eppes Sr. Esq.
Richmond, Va.
 
Sir,
   I have received your application for permission to  bring brandy from North Carolina via the Danville Railroad {Piedmont RR and Richmond & Danville RR}.
   No special permit to introduce brandy into this city for sale can be given by the Department, nor can any order for its transportation be granted. No control is exercised over the Railroad, except to require preference for Government freight.
Very Respectfully
James A. Seddon
Secretary of War

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