| Hd. Qrs. Dept. S. C. & Ga |
| Charleston August 21 1862 |
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| Brig Gen S. R. Gist |
| Comdg &c |
| Charleston |
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| Genl, |
| The Maj. Genl Comdg directs me
to say that he has understood that there are several car load of coal at
the N. E. R. Rd. {Northeastern RR} which
are unclaimed. He desires that you take possession of it for Govt use. |
| J. R. Waddy |
| A. A. G. |
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