NA, SW 9/8/1864

C. S. A. War Dept.
Richmond, Va Sept 8th, 1864
 
W. J. Magrath Esq
President S. C. R. R. Co.
Charleston S. C.
 
Sir,
   I have received your letter requesting for the S. C. Rail Road the privilege of using for the export of produce and importation of materials the interest which that road has recently bought in certain steamers, free from Government restriction.
   In reply I have to say that under the Laws of Congress and the regulations of the President in pursuance of it, I do not think the privilege can be granted, but the decision f the question does not rest with me, but with the Secretary of the Treasury to whom the application should be addressed.
Very Respectfully
Your obt svt
J. A. Seddon
Secretary of War

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