| Quartermaster General's Department |
| July 16th 1864 |
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| Maj. W. B. Richards |
| Gordonsville, Va. |
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| Proceed to take up and secure as rapidly
as possible the iron referred to by you in letter from Mitchell
Station {on the Orange & Alexandria RR}.
For any assistance you need apply to Engineer Bureau who will furnish
promptly. |
| A. R. Lawton, Q. M. Genl. |
| Sent by telegram. |
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