| Hd. Qrs. Dept. S. C. & Georgia |
| Charleston S. C. Novr. 6th 1862 |
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| Honble. W. W. Harlee |
| President Pro tem of Executive Council |
| Columbia S. C. |
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| Dear Sir, |
| In reply to your communication
of the 21st ultimo, addressed to Brig General Gist, I am instructed to
say that the General Commanding has no troops which can be properly
diverted from their present duties to guard bridges so comparatively
unexposed to disaster as must be those on the Charlotte & South Carolina
R Road. The officers of the R Road must look to the matter themselves. |
| No train must be permitted,
except in extreme cases, to carry more troops than it can convey to its
point of destination with perfect safety. |
| Respectfully |
| Your Obdt Servt |
| Thomas Jordan |
| Chief of Staff |
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