Raleigh, N. C., March 29, 1865
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| Maj. Gen. Howell Cobb |
| Macon, Ga. |
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From communications of Mr. Cochran {President,
Macon & Brunswick RR}, yourself, and other
officers, it appears that the order for removal of fifteen miles
iron of Macon and Brunswick Railway, if executed, may produce
material injury to public service. Please confer with
Lieutenant-Colonel Meriwether and arrange this delicate subject.
You are aware of the urgent military necessity for this iron,
but if the Macon and Brunswick Railroad cannot supply it, what other
road can, with less inconvenience to the public? Mr. Cochran refers
to iron in Florida. Is this feasible at present? Time is most
precious. Colonel Meriwether will be directed to confer with you.
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| G. T. Beauregard |
| General, Second in Command |
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