| Richmond Va., January 22, 1864 |
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| Returning letter from L. E. Harvie & giving
reasons why Richmond & Danville RRd should assume risk of loss by public
enemy of engine "Cossitt." |
| Maj F. W. Sims |
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| Rfd to Sec of War. The demand of this RRd
under the circumstances, is most unreasonable & has no precedent in
arrangements with other Roads. |
| A R Lawton QM Genl |
| 23 Jan/64 |
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| Unless upon the ground of special
understanding which is constituted the engine should be at the risk of
the Co. running & using it. |
| JAS Sec |
| 29 Jany/64 |
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| Entry in Quartermaster General's Letters
Received Register |