| Office Supt. Railroad Transportation |
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Richmond, February 21 1865 |
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Brig. Genl. A R Lawton |
| QMG |
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| General, |
| I have the honor to ask that F N Burress
Co D 19 Va Battn Heavy Artillery be detached for service with the
Richmond & Danville R Rd Co. |
| The services of this man are indispensable
for the successful operation of the Telegraph line between Richmond &
Greensboro he having charge of the repairs of the line. As it is of
importance I would respectfully ask that this detail be hurried forward. |
| Very respectfully |
| Your Obdt Servt |
| W G Gray |
| Capt & AQM |
| in charge |
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| {on back of document} |
| QMGO Feb 21 1865 |
| Resp. referred to Hon Sec of War requesting that the detail be
renewed, the man being an expert & indispensable |
| A R Lawton |
| Q M Genl |
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| AG |
| Allowed |
| By order |
| J A Campbell |
| ASW |
| 21 f 65 |