| Richmond,
Va., May 1, 1862 |
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| Major General Huger |
| Norfolk, Va.
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| Send as speedily as possible the
railroad iron warehoused at Norfolk and Portsmouth to Raleigh and to
Danville via Petersburg. Use both roads, and detail Mr. John M.
Robinson {Superintendent, Seaboard &
Roanoke RR}, who is at Suffolk, on General Loring's staff, to
take charge of the transportation on his road, and request General
Mahone {President, Norfolk & Petersburg
RR} to order his superintendent {James
C. Sprigg} to take charge of that on the Norfolk and
Petersburg road. Lose no time, as much more is involved than the
railroad iron, and it is of great importance to have the roads clear
for other purposes.
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| G. W. Randolph
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| Secretary of War
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