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Confederate States Quartermaster's Department
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| Brig. Genl. A. R. Lawton |
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General,
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It is absolutely necessary that I should have some
assistance in my office, and in the construction of the 225 cars that
Government proposes to build.
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I therefore respectfully apply for the appointment of Mr.
William G. Raoul of Louisiana as Captain & A. Q. M. to be assigned
to duty with me.
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Mr Raoul is worthy of the appointment by reason of his
excellent character and considerable experience in car building, and I
trust my application will be granted.
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I am General, very respectfully
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Yr obdt svt
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F. W. Sims
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Lt. Col. & Q. M.
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{on the back of the letter}
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Rail Road Bureau
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Richmond Mch 21, 1864
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Lt. Col. F. W. Sims Q. M.
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States that additional aid in his office, and to further the
construction of cars is indispensable and asks the appointment of
William. G. Raoul of Louisiana as Capt. & A. Q. M. to be assigned
to duty with him.
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Approved & respectfully forwarded. There should be no delay in
commencing this work.
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A R Lawton
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Qr MR Genl
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21 Mch 64
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A. G. March 21/64
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Appoint Captain as recommended
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21 Mch/64
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J. A. Seddon SW
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{The following document is filed with this
letter}
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Southern Car Works
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Independence, LA.
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This Establishment situated on the line of the New
Orleans, Jackson & Great Northern Rail Road, sixty one miles north
of New Orleans, is now in full operation.
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The Proprietor has spared no expense in making this one
of the very best C A R W O R K S in the country. Supplied
with all the late improved Wood-working Machinery necessary for his
work, ample steam power and the best Mechanics, he has no hesitation
in assuring the Southern public that he is prepared and can furnish to
order any thing in the Rail Road Car Line, either passenger or
freight, of any required style and finish.
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There is also attached to and belonging to this
establishment a first class Steam Saw Mill, and a large body of the
best Yellow Pine. The proprietor respectfully invites the attention of
Southern Rail Road Gentlemen to his Car Works, and hopes to merit and
receive a liberal share of their patronage.
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September 17, 1860
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G. T. Raoul
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