| Head Quarters Va Forces |
| Richmond May 21st 61 |
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| Hon. R. M. McLane |
| Baltimore |
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| Sir, |
| I am instructed by Maj. Genl.
Lee to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 13th inst
respecting the interruption of trade upon the Baltm & Ohio R. R.
Your letter has been referred to the commanding officer at Harpers
Ferry who will give it his attention & to whom you are
respectfully referred. |
| I am &c. |
| Jon. A. Washington |
| Aide &c. |
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