| Richmond Nov. 6th 1862 |
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| Brig Genl. M L Smith |
| Vicksburg, Miss. |
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| Ascertain of W M Wadley, formerly of
Georgia, now of Louisiana, is at Vicksburg. If he is say to him that
the President wishes to appoint him Superintendent of Rail Road
Transportation and wishes him to come here immediately. Furnish him
transportation if he comes. Answer by telegraph. |
| G. W. Randolph |
| Sec. of War |
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| Sent by telegram |
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