| C. S. A. War Dept. |
| Richmond July 29, 1863 |
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| Genl. G. T. Beauregard |
| Charleston, S. C. |
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| Mr. Seixas, Agent for the steamers of
this Department, is buying at Charleston, a cotton press for
Wilmington. Please, through your Quarter Masters, lend any
facilities required for the passage of the press through the city,
and likewise for its immediate transportation on Rail Road to
Wilmington. |
| James A. Seddon |
| Secretary of War |
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| Sent by telegram |
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