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Meridian Mch 27 65 |
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Jas L Price Esqr Prest |
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S&M RR Co. {Selma & Meridian RR} |
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Uniontown Ala |
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Dear Sir, |
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I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your
communication of the 23d instant embodying a proposition with reference
to the construction of the bridge across the Tombigbee. |
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Without endorsing entirely all the conditions you propose,
I have forwarded your letter to Richmond for the consideration of the
Secy of War, Strongly Recommending the Chief object to be attained, to
wit, the annulment of the present contract and the transfer of the work
to the Management & Control of the railroad company. |
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Very Respectfully |
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Your Obt Sevt |
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R Taylor |
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Lt Genl |
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