| Richmond, Sept 17th 1863 |
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| H. D. Peake, Esq. {Superintendent,
South Carolina RR} |
| Charleston, S. C. |
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| The troops were sent by Charleston
without my knowledge or consent. When the proposition was made to
carry them by this route I replied that the Quarter Master General
did not approve it. Will write by mail. |
| F. W. Sims |
| Maj. & Q. M. |
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