| Richmond August 8th 1863 |
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| T Dodamead Esq {Superintendent,
Virginia & Tennessee RR} |
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Supt. Lynchburg
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| The Govt has 100 tons of iron at Marion
which is wanted for shell immediately. Will you give speed to a car or
two daily until it is moved. When can you probably have any of it in
Lynchburg. |
| F. W. Sims |
| Major & Q. M. |
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