| Hd. Qrs. Dept of East Tenn |
| Knoxville Oct 2nd/62 |
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|
A. L. Maxwell |
| Chattanooga |
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| Sir, |
| In reply to your letter of the 30th ult. I
am directed by the Maj. Genl. Comdg to say, that the Sec of War has
telegraphed that the iron for the Bridge can be had, provided it does
not interfere with the casting of guns. I am unable to say whether he
alludes to the works at Carterville, Geo, or to the Tredegar Works at
Richmond, when speaking of casting guns &c but a telegram has
been sent asking which of the two is referred to. If you will forward to
these Head Quarters the address of the individual empowered to dispose
of the castings referred to, the Comdg Genl will negotiate for them as
soon as practicable. |
| The Quarter Master at Savannah telegraphs
that he will furnish transportation for Bridge timber on your order. |
| Your obt Svt |
| Chas S. Stringfellow |
| A. A. Genl |
| {regarding the Nashville &
Chattanooga RR bridge at Bridgeport} |
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