| Richmond Va., December 8, 1863 |
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| Enclosing an order for transportation of
786 bales cotton {about 30 car loads} on
Govt a/c. States that he has information that this cotton was not owned
by Govt the freight on same has been paid by Blanton Duncan Esq
but the order for transportation still stands agst Govt |
| Maj F. W. Sims |
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| Order referred to as attached is in QM
Genls possession. |
| J. B. Hoge |
| Dec 10/63 |
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| Entry in Quartermaster General's Letters
Received Register |