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Richmond April 13, 1863 |
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Hon J. A. Seddon |
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Secy of War |
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Sir, |
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I have the honor to request that you will cause authority
to be furnished, by the Quartermaster General to Messrs Phinizy &
Clayton Government Cotton Purchasing Agents at Augusta Ga., for
transportation of Cotton to Charleston in compliance with the request
contained in the enclosed letter. |
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I am |
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Very respectfully |
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C G Memminger |
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Secretary of the Treasury |
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Hon. C. G. Memminger Augusta, Apr. 3, 1863 |
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Secretary of the Treasury |
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Dear Sir, |
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Yours of the 25th March, instructing us to ship 1000 Bales
Cotton to J. T. Trezevant, Charleston, S. C. at hand. We find that we
can not get transportation, and are informed by the Quartermaster here,
that it must be done through the Q. M. General at Richmond. You will
please send us the necessary authority at your earliest convenience. |
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Serious indisposition has prevented an earlier reply. |
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Very Respectfully |
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Phinizy & Clayton |
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J. M. Burdelle |
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{on back of document} |
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Ref'd to QM Genl By order of Secy of War |
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J A Campbell |
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ASW |
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14 April 63 |
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April 16 '63 |
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Resp'ly returned to the Secretary of War |
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Authority as requested has been transmitted to Messrs Phinizy & Clayton |
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A C Myers |
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25 May |