| Atlanta May 5th 1863 |
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| Capt J. W. Mallett |
| Macon |
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| Yours of the second is before me & in
reply would inform you that I assent to your request -- to haul my
cars 15 miles down the C. R. R. {Central (of
Georgia) RR} to load for this place with lumber. Trusting
this may remove all your difficulties |
| I am respectfully |
| Your Ovdt Sevt |
| D G ??? |
| Genl Agt Navy Dept |
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