RRBA 5/25/1864

Petersburg May 25th 1864
 
Major Sims
 
Sir,
  I have eight cars commenced. The trucks I have not been able to go much farther, as the timber has just arrived. Eleven of my hands, not subject to military duty are now doing nothing. Myself & two others are in the militia. See if you cannot get us released; if so, we will have eight cars ready to mount by the time you send the wheels over.
Ira Van Pelt
{File data on fold} Ira Van Pelt
Petersburg May 26th 64

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