| Decatur March 15 '62 |
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Col Scott |
| Comdg at Columbia |
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| Genl Johnston directs me to
say that we will as soon as possible after the rect of this note, obtain
one of the best engines from the Supt of the R. R. and send it here to
Mr Hoffer the Supt of this R. Road, who will see that it is returned to
the owner. |
| A. G. Smith |
| Post Qr Master |
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| Sent by telegram |
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