| Quartermaster General's Department |
| Richmond, Va. August 3, 1861 |
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| Capt. T. K. Jackson |
| A. Q. M. |
| Lynchburg, Va. |
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| Sir, |
| Please let the Supt of Va. C. R. R.
{Virginia Central RR} H. D. Whitcomb
Richmond, have 24 hours notice of the departure of Troops from Lynchburg
for Staunton or Milboro. If 24 hours notice cannot be given give as much
as possible. |
| A. C. Myers, A. Q. M. General |
| Sent by telegram |
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