| Naval Gun Foundry and Ordnance Works |
| Selma, November 21, 1864 |
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| Major J. K. McCall |
| Chief Ordnance Officer |
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| Major, |
| ***** |
| We have no iron for guns at present,
though there is an ample supply on the Tennessee railroad {Alabama
& Tennessee River RR}, awaiting transportation. |
| I am, major, very respectfully, your obedient servant, |
| Catesby ap R. Jones |
| Commandant |
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