Confederate States |
Adjutant General's Department |
Railroad Bureau |
Richmond, July 9,th1863 |
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Hon. James A. Seddon |
Secy of War |
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Sir, |
The appointment of John D. Whitford Esq
with the rank of Major to this department renders my own promotion
necessary. |
I would therefore respectfully request
that your suggestion of dating my appointment a day or two before Mr
Whitfords be carried out. |
I remain Sir |
Very respectfully |
Your obdt servant |
F. W. Sims |
Capt. & A. A. G. |
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