| C. S. A. War Dept. |
| Richmond, Va Feb 3d 1864 |
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| Commandant of Post |
| Staunton Va |
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| The supplies purchased by J. R. McMerdo
for the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad company must
not be impressed but allowed to come on. |
| J. A. Seddon |
| Secretary of War |
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| Sent by telegram |
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