LVA, RRB 8/8B/1863

Richmond August 8th 1863
 
T Dodamead Esq   {Superintendent, Virginia & Tennessee RR}
Supt. Lynchburg
 
   The Govt has 100 tons of iron at Marion which is wanted for shell immediately. Will you give speed to a car or two daily until it is moved. When can you probably have any of it in Lynchburg.
F. W. Sims
Major & Q. M.

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