| Office of Ord & Hdy |
| Sept. 19th 1862 |
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| Actg Master G. M. Gibbs |
| C. S. N. |
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Richmond
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| Sir, |
| There is a quality of pig iron on the N.
C. Rail Road at or near Gaston which belongs to the Confederate
Government. |
| You will proceed to that place collect
together the iron have it placed on the Cars & transported to
Charlotte N. C. |
| On your arrival at Charlotte, you will
deliver the iron to Capt. S. Barron, after which you will return to
Richmond. |
| I am, respectfully |
| Your obt. Servt. |
| George Minor Comdr |
| Chief of Ord & Hdy |
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