| Richmond June 1st 1862 |
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| Brig. General J. H. Forney |
| Mobile |
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| I do not wish the iron of the Ala. &
Fla. {(of Florida)} R. R. removed,
unless it is necessary to keep it from the hands of the enemy. The
iron already taken up should be stored in a safe place to wait the
further instructions of the Government. |
| G. W. Randolph |
| Sec. of War |
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| Sent by telegram |
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