| Quartermaster General's Department |
| Richmond Nov. 5th 1864 |
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| J. G. Talcott Esq |
| Supt {Richmond &
Danville RR and Piedmont RR} |
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| If you can transport the salt for the State
of N. C. to Danville you can retain the train otherwise I do not feel
authorized to detain it longer from the service of the State. |
| A. R. Lawton QMG |
| Sent by telegram |
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