| Hd. Qrs. Dept. S. C. & Georgia |
| Charleston S. C. Oct 31st 1862 |
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| President |
| Charleston & Savannah R. R. Co. |
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| Sir, |
| Authority has been delegated
to the Commanding General to impress the iron necessary for the bridge
on your road: therefore, whenever you may make the request for the
impressment, it will be ordered. |
| Respectfully, |
| Your Obdt Servt |
| Thomas Jordan |
| Chief of Staff |
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