| Head Qrs. Milt Dist of Fla. |
| Tallahassee, March 21st 1865 |
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| Maj. Genl. J. F. Gilmer |
| Chf Engr Bureau, C. S. A. |
| Richmond, Va. |
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| General, |
| The Judge of the C. S.
District Court, for this State, has decided the case of the C. S. vs the
Florida R. R. in favor of the Government, and though the case still
hangs in the court on some minor point, I have no doubt the decision
will be in favor of the Govt, permitting it to take up the iron and do
with it as it thinks proper. I would like therefore, to know the wishes
of the War Dept in regard to the iron. |
| In the absence of
instructions, I am endeavoring to extend the Ga & Pensacola R. R. to the
Apalachicola River, a being the shortest line to complete a line of
transportation by R. R. and Steamboat. It seems to me of great
importance to complete the road from Thomasville to Albany and from
Monticello to Thomasville. This matter has doubtless received the
consideration of the War Dept, and I shall be glad to know its wishes in
the matter. This letter will probably be carried to the seat of the
General Govt, by Maj Hamilton, of the Qr. Mr. Dept, who will return
here, and can bring your answer. |
| I am very respty |
| Sam. Jones |
| Maj. Genl. Comdg |
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