| Richmond |
| April 26, 1864 {Date
of letter not recorded; this is the date received by QMG} |
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| Secy Navy asks detail to report to Naval
Ord off Richmond. Been detailed to Blacksmiths Shops under Col Sims. |
| J N Ward |
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| 28 Apl/64. Refd to Col Sims. W F Alexander
Maj &c |
| 30 Apl/64. Retd thro Sec of War to Sec of
Navy. By endorsement of Col Sims it will be seen that services of this
man are invaluable to RR transptn which at present demands our greatest
care & favor. It is reqed this appl be not insisted on. A R Lawton QMG |
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| Entry in Quartermaster General's Letters
Received Register |