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Confederate States of America
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| Quarter Master General's Department |
| Rail Road Bureau Richmond Aug 3d 1863 |
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| Col. J. Gorgas |
| Chf of Ordnance |
| Richmond Va. |
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| Colonel, |
| It is an absolute necessity that I should
have two hundred (200 lbs) pounds of block tin, and if you can
possibly spare it I would esteem it a favor. |
| I remain Colonel |
| Very respectfully |
| Your obdt servant |
| F. W. Sims |
| Maj & Q M |
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