NA, RRB 7/9A/1863

Confederate States 
Adjutant General's Department
Railroad Bureau
Richmond, July 9,th1863
 
Hon. James A. Seddon
Secy of War
 
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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