| Endorsement on
letter to the Sec of War from J. W. Simpson & S. R. Todd dated
Laurens C. H. S. C. Aug 21, 1863. Protesting in behalf of Laurens R.
R. Co. against the impressment of their road. |
| Engineer Bureau, 4
Sept, 1863. Resply. returned to the Hon. Sec of War. The removal of
the iron of the Laurens R. R. Co. is deemed a matter of military
necessity & propriety. All the preliminary arrangements have been
made & it is recommended that no delay in the removal be ordered. |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt. Col & Actg Chf Bu. |
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