| C. S. Armory, Macon Ga. |
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Aug 24th 1864 |
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| Col J. Gorgas |
| Chief of Ordnance |
| Richmond |
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| Colonel, |
| On the occasion of the late "Stoneman's
Raid" on Macon and the R Roads centering here the enemy destroyed by
fire, on the Central R. R. {Central (of Georgia)
RR} about 30 miles from Macon, the greater portion of 500 cords
of wood which I had purchased for the service of this Armory. He also
burned 21000 shingles at "Gordon" on the same R. Road which had been
delivered by the contractors for this Armory. I respectfully request
that you will instruct me how to account for the property thus
destroyed. Is it necessary that a "board of survey" should be appointed
to investigate and report upon the subject. |
| I have the honor to be |
| Colonel |
| Respectfully Your obdt sevt |
| Jas. H. Burton |
| Supt. of Armories |
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