| Richmond, Octr. 21st 1862 |
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| A. S. Gaines |
| Selma, Ala. |
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| If you have any railroad iron not
required by the Alabama & Mississippi {Rivers}
Rail Road Company to complete the Selma & Meridian
connection, turn it over to Col. J. G. Minor for the use of the
Navy. |
| G. W. Randolph |
| Sec. of War |
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| Sent by telegram |
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