| C. S. A. War Dept. |
| Richmond, Va Nov 17, 1864 |
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| C. G. Talcott Esq |
| Supt R & Danville RR Co. |
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| Permission is granted to agent of the
Richmond & Danville Rail Road Company to purchase for its own
use Pork, Sorghum and flour. The provisions so purchased to be free
from impressment. |
| By order Secy of War |
| J. A. Ganissley |
| Asst Secy of War |
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