H, RRB 9/7/1863

Richmond, Sep 7th 1863
 
Gen. R. E. Lee
 
   Three thousand troops a day is the utmost that can be transported South and under instructions from Genl. Lawton I have ordered transportation for that number to be at Hamilton's Crossing {on the Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac RR, just south of Fredericksburg} tomorrow & daily thereafter till Genl. Hood's Division is moved. General Law was telegraphed to be in readiness with the troops.
   They can be brought to Richmond faster than this but it will not result in any advantage to do so.
   From a conversation you had with Mr. Whitcomb {Superintendent, Virginia Central RR} he inferred that you wanted the men brought here as fast as possible. If this is still your idea telegraph me and I will arrange accordingly.
F. W. Sims
Maj. in Chg. Of Bureau

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