Aug 28, 1862 |
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To His Excy Jno G Shorter |
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From G G Griffin |
Presdt Ala & Miss R R R {Alabama &
Mississippi Rivers RR}
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Demopolis
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My Rail Road overseer John F Borner has been drafted in
this country The only rail road employee taken. Will you do me the
favor to order his release as I understand all Rail Road Employees are
exempt
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With Great Respect
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Answer
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Aug 30/62
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Col G G Griffin
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Demopolis
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All contractors and employees on Rail Roads are hereby
exempted. Have order to officer commanding.
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Jno. Gill Shorter
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Gov of Ala
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