| Charleston, S. C. January 28 1865 |
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| Col. F. W. Sims |
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Quarter Master |
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Richmond Va |
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| Colonel, |
| I have the honor to request your
assistance in obtaining an extension of detail of Private "Theo. Martin"
Co "B" 2nd S. C. Cavalry. His present detail will expire the 31st inst,
and his regiment has been removed to Wilmington N. C., the General
Comd'g at Charleston cannot renew the detail. Mr Martin is a first class
mechanic and is now engaged at work in Columbia workshops & his services
are indispensible. Your kind attention will much oblige. |
| Very Respectfully |
| Your obt Sevt |
| H. T. Peake Genl Supt |
| per John Sam Bee |
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| {on back of document} |
| Richmond |
| 2 Feb 1865 |
| Respectfully forwarded and approved the services of this man is
indispensable to the efficient working of this road |
| W G Gray |
| Capt & A. Q. M. |
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| QMGO |
| Feby 4 1865 |
| Resp referred to Hon Secy of War. I join in the certificate and
request the detail |
| A R Lawton |
| QM Genl |
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| AG |
| Detail on QMG's certificate as expert |
| 4 Feb 65 |
| JAS |