Headquarters Military Division of the West
| Montgomery, December 18, 1864 |
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| [General G. T. Beauregard] |
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All proper orders have been issued for the speedy
completion of the railroads destroyed by the enemy, and confusion
was likely to grow out of the fact that Colonel Meriwether and Major
Hottle were acting in regard to the same subject under different
orders. Colonel Meriwether a few days ago asked that the rails on
the Columbus and Girard railroad {?} might
be taken, in order to complete the West Point and Atlanta railroad
and save the Gainesville Branch {?} for
the removal, of which he had authority from the Secretary of War. I
did not feel warranted in issuing this order. Major Willis informs
me that this whole subject has been placed in his charge by you, and
I have no doubt his energy will insure the prompt completion of the
roads.
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| I am, very truly, your friend |
| George Wm. Brent |
| Colonel and Assistant-Adjutant-General |
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