| Christiansburg Va |
| July 20th 1864 |
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| Capt. J Dinwiddie |
| Richmond Va |
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| Dear Sir, |
| Owing to the Rail Road
{Virginia & Tennessee RR} having been
damaged by the enemy we have not been able to deliver the
bridle bits according to contract. |
| The bits are ready to
deliver and just as soon as the road is repaired we will forward
them. |
| Hoping the above explanation will prove
satisfactorily, we remain, my dear sir, |
| Yours Respectfully |
| Crush & Wade |
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