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Hd Qrs Dept. W. Va. |
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Wytheville Dec 15, 1862 |
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| Thos. Dodamead |
| Genl. Supt. {Virginia &
Tennessee RR} |
| Lynchburg |
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| The Sec of War telegraphs for
troops to be sent to Richmond at once. Nine hundred (900) men will be
prepared to leave Wytheville tomorrow (Tuesday) morning, Six hundred
(600) at the same time from Max Meadows. On Wednesday morning twelve
hundred (1200) more will be prepared to leave Dublin Depot. |
| Transportation is needed for
these men and their baggage. Maj Genl Jones Commdg requests that you
will use every exertion to furnish it at the time specified & also that
you will arrange for transportation over the South Side &
{Richmond &} Danville R. Rds with their
Superintendents, that no delay may occur at Lynchburg or Burkeville.
Please reply at once, fully stating what you can do. |
| Jno. M. Robinson |
| Capt of Engineers on Staff |
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| Sent by telegram |
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