| Richmond March 14th 1862 |
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| Brig. Genl. J. H. Trapier |
| Tallahassee |
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| You are authorized to put up the
telegraph wire as you propose. I can give no answer about advance
for rail road bill I have details by letter. I will then answer by
telegraph. |
| J. P. Benjamin |
| Secy of War |
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| Sent by telegram |
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