| C. S. A. War Dept. |
| Richmond, Va Feb 12/64 |
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| Genl Longstreet |
| Morristown, Tenn. |
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| The Rogersville {&
Jefferson RR} branch is represented to me as much needed to
aid in completing the connection from Danville to Greensboro. Lend
any aid in your power to its transmission into Virginia. |
| J. A. Seddon |
| Secretary of War |
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| Sent by telegram |
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