AL, A&MR 8/28/1862

Aug 28, 1862

 
To His Excy Jno G Shorter
 
From G G Griffin
Presdt Ala & Miss R R R  {Alabama & Mississippi Rivers RR}
Demopolis
 
   My Rail Road overseer John F Borner has been drafted in this country The only rail road employee taken. Will you do me the favor to order his release as I understand all Rail Road Employees are exempt
With Great Respect
 
Answer
Aug 30/62
 Col G G Griffin
Demopolis
 
   All contractors and employees on Rail Roads are hereby exempted. Have order to officer commanding.
Jno. Gill Shorter
Gov of Ala

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