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Qr Mr Genls Office
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| Richmond Sept 5, 1862 |
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| Hon G. W. Randolph {Secretary
of War} |
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| Dear Sir, |
| Will you allow negroes employed in the
Factories in Richmond & Lynchburg ??? ??? to repair bridges on the
Orange & Alexandria R Road. We cannot get subsistence to our Army
otherwise. |
| The importance of this subject I beg you
will accept as an apology for writing an official note to your
residence. |
| Very ??? & Respectfully |
| Your ovt svt |
| A C Myers |
| Q M Genl |
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