| Hd. Qrs. Dept. S. C. & Ga. |
| Charleston August 2nd 1862 |
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| Mr. Bentley D. Hasel |
| Vice Prest C&S RR
{Charleston & Savannah RR} |
| Charleston S. C. |
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| Sir, |
| In reply to your communication
of the 30th ulto, I am directed by the Major Genl Comdg to say that the
law does not authorize the detailing of men for any but Government
purposes, he therefore does not feel at liberty to grant your request. |
| R. W. Memminger |
| A. A. G. |
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