| Richmond, March 11, 1862 |
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| Maj. Gen. T. H. Holmes, Brooke's Station |
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| General, |
| Mr. Daniel, president of the
Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac Railroad, has been advised by
the Secretary of War to cause that part of the road between Aquia
Creek and Fredericksburg to be broken up and the rails removed to
some place of safety. |
| You are requested to give
such facilities in men and means as may be in your power to
accomplish this object. |
| Very respectfully, your obedient servant, |
| S. Cooper |
| Adjutant and Inspector General |
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