| Richmond Arsenal |
| Ordnance Depot |
| 16 Sept 1864 |
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| The Prest or Supt of the
{Richmond &} York River RRd |
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| Sir, |
| We are very much in need of two or three
flats, which we wish to run on the {Richmond
&} Petersburg Road to haul lumber. Hearing that you have some
to dispose of, I respectfully request that you allow us the use of
three for the Department. |
| Very respy |
| Your obt Sevt |
| Jas Dinwoodie |
| Capt Arty & Ch Contracts |
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