OR, Series 1, Vol. 36, Part 3, Page 840

Special Orders No. 123
Adjt. and Insp. General's Office
Richmond
May 27, 1864
 
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XI. Maj. Gen. Robert Ransom, jr., commanding, &c., will cause an investigation to be made concerning the occupancy of the depot and yard of the Richmond & Danville Railroad Company in this city by a detachment of troops on the 21st instant; also concerning the alleged harsh treatment received by a negro employé of said company at the hands of said troops. A report of the facts of the case will be made to this office.
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XIII. Maj. Robert Strange, aide-de camp, Provisional Army, C. S., will proceed to make an inspection of the bridges and guard on the railroad between this city and Wilmington, N.C. He will receive special instructions from General B. Bragg.
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XVII. The depots and yards of railroad companies will not be occupied by troops nor be in any manner interfered with by them.
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By command of the Secretary of War
Jno. Withers
Assistant Adjutant-General

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