| Richmond May 14th 1862 |
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| Wm. T. Joynes Esq. {President,
Petersburg RR} |
| Petersburg |
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| In the present state of affairs I think
it would be wholly unjustifiable to impede the transportation of
troops and munitions of war, for the purpose of facilitating the
removal of private property. |
| G. W. Randolph |
| Sec. of War |
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| Sent by telegram |
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