NA, SWT 5/27/1863

C. S. A. War Dept.
Richmond May 27th 1863
 
Genl. S. G. French
Petersburg, Va. (to be forwarded)
 
   The engineer engaged in removing the iron from Seaboard {& Roanoke} Railroad reports that for want of troops no protection is afforded his operations, and that he shall be compelled to withdraw. It is important that this iron be obtained if practicable consistently with necessary military operations, and I should be pleased if protection could be afforded.
James A. Seddon
Secretary of War
 
Sent by telegram

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