| Qr Mr Genls Office |
| Richmond Sept 5, 1862 |
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| Hon G W Randolph |
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| Dear Sir, |
| Will you allow negroes
employed in the factories in Richmond & Lynchburg impressed to repair
bridges on the Orange & Alexandria R Road. We cannot get subsistence
to our Army otherwise. |
| The importance of this
subject I beg you will accept as an apology for sending an official
note to your residence. |
| Very truly & Respectfully |
| Your obt sevt |
| A C Myers |
| Q M Genl |
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| {on back of
document} |
| Impressment of slaves is ???
by law and has only been resorted to in great emergencies and has only
recently experienced here. |
| I prefer detailing mechanics
from the forces around Richmond to the ??? impressment. |
| G W Randolph |
| Sec of War |