| Richmond April 23, 1864 |
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| Col. F. W Sims |
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Rail Road Bureau |
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Dear Sir, |
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We respectfully request the Detail of James H. Mahone Co
C, 32 Va Regt, at Post Hospital Chaffins Farm, a blacksmith to work
on Car Work under Contract with your Bureau. The services of this
man being much needed. |
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Very respectfully |
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J. R. Anderson & Co |
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{on back of document} |
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Rail Road Bureau |
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Richmond Apl 30th 64 |
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Approved & respectfully referred to Q. M. Genl. This man is a
Blacksmith and will work on the cars now building for Govt |
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F. W. Sims |
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Lt Col & QM |
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QMGO May 2, 1864 |
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Approved and respectfully forwarded to Sec of War |
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A R Lawton |
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QM Gen |
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AG |
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Advise Detail |
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By order |
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J A Campbell |
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ASW |
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4 May 64 |
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