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General Superintendent's Office
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| Virginia & Tennessee Railroad Co. |
| Lynchburg, Va., Sept 21, 1864 |
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| Lt Col F. W. Sims |
| QrMr |
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| Col. |
| Your favor of the 20th inst was rec'd only
a moment since. I hasten to reply. We arrv'd this week to feed our
hands. I sent to Capt Orr about it offering to pay him for it or to
pay him in kind as soon as the Government would furnish us for which
of course we ??? to pay. We are willing to ??? Either way you may
order. |
| I am Col |
| Very Resply yr obt Servt |
| J. W. Goodwin |
| Gen'l Supt |
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| {on reverse of document} |
| J. W. Goodwin Supt |
| Lynchburg Sept 21st 1864 |
| Va & Tenn RR |
| Requires provisions for Rail Road laborers |