| Richmond August 6th 1863 |
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| Capt J M Hottel |
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Mobile Ala.
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| That stock must be gotten out. Where is
Maj Goodwin and can his services be obtained. If not you must go by
first train to see how much timber, iron and men are necessary to build
the track immediately. Will the Yankees not prevent its removal or are
they out of the way. From the best information you can get after the
visit telegraph me how many cars & engines will be saved. |
| F. W. Sims |
| Maj & Q. M. |
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