| Meridian Miss. |
| July 30th 1864 |
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| Lieut. Col. F. W. Sims |
| Chief RR Bureau |
| Richmond Va |
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| Sir, |
| Enclosed I have the honor to forward to
you the letter of Maj. S. Hillyer referred to some days since {not
found}. |
| The break in the Mobile Road will be
repaired in a few days & the cars can then run to Corinth should
it be necessary. |
| I am |
| Very Respectfully |
| Your obt Sevt |
| Geo. Whitfield |
| Maj & QM |
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