| Richmond Va., August 31, 1863 |
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| Refers letter of Jno S. Rowland
{Superintendent, Western & Atlantic RR}
Asks the detail of Lieut Jno A. Edwards 3?th Geo Regt Co B. He is a
skillful machinist and his services are much needed. |
| Maj F. W. Sims |
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| Resply forwarded to the Adjt & Insp Genl |
| A R Lawton QM Genl |
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| This Dept has no authority to detail a
commssd officer to be engineer of a rail road. Resply retd to Maj Sims
QM. His attention is called to the endorsement of the Secty of War |
| A R Lawton QM Genl |
| Sept 11/63 |
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| Entry in Quartermaster General's Letters
Received Register |