Petersburg May 25th 1864
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| Major Sims |
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| Sir, |
| I have eight cars commenced. The trucks I
have not been able to go much farther, as the timber has just
arrived. Eleven of my hands, not subject to military duty are now
doing nothing. Myself & two others are in the militia. See if
you cannot get us released; if so, we will have eight cars ready to
mount by the time you send the wheels over. |
| Ira Van Pelt |
| {File data on fold} Ira
Van Pelt |
| Petersburg May 26th 64 |
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