| Richmond |
| January 30th 1865 |
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| States that a conference of the officers of
the different RRs in this state was held during the past week in
consequence of precarious condition of said roads & that if something is
not done to advance the pay of artisans, mechanics & to provide food for
negroes employed the workshops will be closed. States that funds must be
supplied to meet daily expenses. |
| Chas Ellis Chairman
{President, Richmond & Petersburg RR} |
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| Feb 1 Referred to Sec of War. This is only
a sample of the condition of the railroads upon which we are now
depending. A R Lawton QMGenl |
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| Entry in Quartermaster General's Letters
Received Register |