| Richmond, Octr. 4th 1862 |
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| H. D. Bird Esq. {Superintendent,
South Side RR} |
| Petersburg, Va. |
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| Inform Lieut. J. B. Phillips that you
are authorized to retain the watchmen and carpenters on the High
Bridge on your road until the repairs are complete. Watchmen
permanently employed by your Company are exempt from enrollment. |
| G. W. Randolph |
| Sec. of War |
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| Sent by telegram |
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