| Quartermaster General's Department |
| Richmond, March 19th, 1864 |
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| Capt. C. C. Sims |
| Augusta, Geo. |
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| If you cannot clear Augusta by stopping
one passenger train; the cotton trains must haul corn. They will be
impressed if necessary, first taking those hauling cotton for private
parties. |
| A. R. Lawton, Q. M. Genl. |
| Sent by telegram. |
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