| Richmond, Va. Sept 19, 1861 |
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| Genl. J. E. Johnston |
| Care of Major Cabell |
| Quarter Master, Manassas Va. |
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| It is reported
that cars are detained at Manassas for storage so as to render it
impossible to forward from this place the supplies required for your
command. |
| Jeffer Davis |
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| Sent by telegram |
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