| Richmond Nov. 1st 1864 |
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| Genl. A. R. Lawton |
| Q M Genl |
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| Genl., |
| The supply of wood on the R&D &
P. R. R. {Richmond & Danville RR and
Piedmont RR} & the grading of the connection tracks at
Danville will the Services of at least (10) Ten additional teams if
the Road is to meet the requirements of the Govt. |
| We are making every effort to procure
these teams by purchase or otherwise but in the meantime the
business of the road would be greatly facilitated if the Government
could let us have the required number of teams for a few weeks,
until we can supply ourselves. |
| If these teams were needed at any time
they could be promptly returned. |
| Very Respectfully |
| Chas. G Talcott |
| Supt |
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