| Quartermaster General's Department |
| Richmond, Dec. 19th 1863 |
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| Major L. Hillyer |
| AQM |
| Selma, Ala. |
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| Sir, |
| It is reported that soldiers having
transportation from Selma to Meridian are charged one dollar each for
passage upon the Steamers plying between Demopolis and McDowell. |
| This must be corrected, and you are authorized
to contract with the Alabama & Mississippi Rivers Rail Road
Company for the transportation of soldiers over the River at the
Government expense. |
| You will report such contract as you may
make to Major F. W. Sims, Superintendent of the Rail Road Bureau, in
this City, for his approval. |
| A. R. Lawton, Q. M. Genl. |
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