| Hd Qrs Dept Ala Miss & E. La. |
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Montgomery, Ala., July 29th 1864 |
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Jas. Price |
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Prest Uniontown & Newbern R. Rd. {North
Western RR of Alabama} |
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Dear Sir, |
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On account of the absolute necessity for the immediate
repair of the road between here and Opelika, it may become my duty to
call on you for the transfer of the iron from your road between
Uniontown & Newbern. |
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Nothing but an inevitable necessity of the public safety
will justify such a measure as the taking up of your road, but I am sure
you will perceive the justice of it, in this case, and hope you will not
assume that nothing will be omitted in executing the duty which will
receive the just rights of all concerned. |
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I m Sir very respectfully |
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Dabney H. Maury |
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Major Genl Comdg |