| Savannah, November 27, 1862 |
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| S. R Mallory |
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| Roberts controls the road. Iron and
other Government freight delayed for private speculation. General
Mercer has ordered repeatedly to no purpose. The only remedy is in
General Mercer being authorized by Secretary of War to take control
of road. He concurs in this, and asked for orders from Beauregard,
who, through Secretary, should issue the order. The Navy Department
must have iron at once, or discontinue its efforts. Obtain the order
for General Mercer to take control of the Savannah, Albany and Gulf
Railroad, and all will be well. |
| J. G. Miner |
| Agent Navy Department
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| Endorsement
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| Respectfully referred to Secretary of
War, with request that the general in command may be directed to
expedite the transportation.
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| S. R. Mallory
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| Secretary of the Navy
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