| Macon, Ga., Dec. 8th 1863 |
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Messrs Wadley, Jones & Co. |
| Herndon, Burke Co., Ga. |
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| Gentlemen, |
| Please cut for me, and ship as soon as
possible, the following lumber, viz: |
| 520 pieces 6 x 8 18 feet long
{Enough for 1 1/2 miles of track; these ties are
twice as long as normal for their gauge} |
| good, sound lumber for cross ties. |
| Mark this lumber on your bill as for
R.R. Cross ties. |
| I am, Gentlemen, &c |
| J. W. Mallet, Maj. |
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