| Quartermaster General's Department |
| Richmond, Nov. 7th 1863 |
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| Gen. R. E. Lee |
| Commanding |
| Army of No. Virginia |
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| General, |
| Enclosed I transmit a telegram received
from the Superintendent of the {Virginia} Central
Road, in regard to the late arrival of the train at Brandy Station. |
| It would seem that the delays which you
brought to the notice of this Department, were probably accidental and
that their recurrence may not be anticipated. |
| In the condition of the Rail Road, faster
time would be hazardous, and the inconvenience of leaving Richmond at
an earlier hour than 7 a.m. would probably be very great, during the
winter months. |
| Larkin Smith |
| Asst. Q. M. Genl., in charge Bureau |
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