| Confederate States of America |
| Railroad Bureau |
| Richmond, Va., August 1st, 1863 |
| |
| {No recipient is given for this letter, but it
appears that it was probably sent to every RR President} |
| |
| Dear Sir, |
| I beg leave to call your attention to the accompanying
orders and remarks bearing upon the management of Railroads in the
Confederacy, so far as it concerns the transportation of Government
freeights and troops. An observance of them will accomplish much towards
that harmonious and efficient action so greatly desired by Government. |
| I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, |
| F. W. Sims |
| Major and Q. M. in charge of Bureau |
| {The documents below were printed as part of
this letter} |
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OR Series 4, Vol. 2, Page 225 |
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OR Series 4, Vol. 2, Page 295 |
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NA, RRB 3-23-63 |
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OR Series 4, Vol. 2, Page 579 |
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OR Series 4, Vol. 1, Page 1010 |
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NA, RRB 7-1-63 |
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NA, RRB 3-18A-63 |
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NA, RRB 3-21A-63 |
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NA, RRB 6-10A-63 |
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NA, RRB 6-20-63 |
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