| Head Qrs Richmond Va |
| 12th May 1862 |
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Genl. S. G. French |
| Commanding &c |
| Wilmington N. C. |
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| Genl. |
| I am directed by Genl. Lee to say in reply
to your letter of 10th inst:, relative to the procurement of railroad
iron from Charleston, that not knowing the relative necessity for the
iron at Wilmington & Charleston; nor any of the circumstances attending
its purchase by the Govt. he could not order the quantity you desire to
be sent you, without being previously informed on these points. He has
instructed you by telegraph to inquire of Genl. Ripley whether the iron
can be had, and is confident that officer will render you every
assistance in his power and send what can be spared from the defences of
Charleston. Can you not use the iron of the road to New Bern?
{Atlantic & North Carolina RR} |
| I am very respy |
| Your obt Sevt |
| W. H. Tayler |
| A. A. G. |
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