| Richmond Va., July 29, 1863 |
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| Requesting QM Genl to instruct all AQM and
transportation agents to insist that preference shall always be given to
Govt cotton over that of individuals. |
| Ordnance Bureau |
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| Maj Can you indicate where cotton will be
principally purchased for the Bureaux of the War Dept. Maj Bayne QM Dept |
| A. C. M. |
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| Resply retd to QM Genl the principal
purchase of cotton will be made at Montgomery & Selma Ala, Columbus
Macon & Augusta Ga, Columbia S. C., & Charlotte N. C. |
| July 30/63 |
| Thos L Bayne |
| Maj |
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| Entry in Quartermaster General's Letters
Received Register |