| Office Va Central R R Co |
| Richmond Aug 27 1863 |
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| Maj. F. W. Sims QM &c |
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| Sir, |
| The order revoking the detail
of Sergt P. H. Burness is received. |
| I regret that it seemed
expedient to issue such an order, for we depend upon his services to aid
us in putting the Road in order. For this service Mr Burness is known to
be peculiarly fitted. We need the services of
{words lost in fold} when can hardly be appreciated by any but
those who are aware of the condition of the Central Road, and who know
how useless, an inexperienced person in such matter is. We have recently
lost one of our best men, by death, and cannot fill his place. I do not
wish to continually urge upon the Government the condition of our Road.
I take it for granted that my former communications have been credited &
wish this belief on my part I can confidently ask if it is probable that
the services of Mr Burness can be more needed as a soldier than in the
service I wish him for & for which he has peculiar qualifications. |
| I feel at liberty under the
circumstances, & it is certainly {words lost in
fold} reconsider the order revoking the detail of Sergt P. H.
Burness. {Co. C 20th Battalion Va. Heavy
Artillery} |
| Very Respectfully |
| Yor obdt Sevt |
| H. D. Whitcomb |
| Genl Supt |
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| {on back of document} |
| Rail Road Bureau |
| Richmond Aug 28/63 |
| Respy referred to Q. M. Genl. with the
request that in consideration of the advantage Sgt Burness is to this
important road that the detail be again given. |
| F. W. Sims |
| Maj & QM |
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| QMGenls Office |
| Richd Aug 29 1863 |
| Respy forwarded to the Adjt & Inspector
Genls Office. The recommendation of Major Sims is concurred in. |
| A R Lawton |
| QM Genl |
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| Respy submitted to the Secy of War with the
??? which the order was revoked. |
| H. L. Clay |
| AAG |
| Sept 4/63 |
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| Secretary of War |
| Ord. Serg. Burness was detailed some time
ago & upon complaint the order was revoked. This application is for the
same person for another duty in the same service. |
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| A.G. |
| Cant be granted |
| JAS |
| Sy |
| 7 Sep 63 |