| Quarter Master General's Department |
| Richmond, April 9th 1864 |
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| Maj. S. R. Chrisman QM |
| Greensboro N. C. |
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| Sir, |
| In accordance with the
recommendation contained in your letter of the 3rd instant, you are
hereby authorized to employ Mr Wm Lindsay as agent of this Department;
his appointment to terminate on the completion of the Piedmont Rail
Road. |
| W. F. Alexander |
| Maj & Asst to Q. M. G. |
| Sent by telegram |
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