| Meridian Miss |
| July 20th 1864 |
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| Lieut. Col. Sims |
| Chief Rail R Bureau |
| Richmond Va. |
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| Sir, |
| The Mobile & Ohio RR has been again
damaged & destroyed by a body of enemy north of Varona & in the vicinity of
Tupelo. Gen. Lee is very desirous that I should take charge of the
work & get the road to running as soon as possible. I will go up
in the morning and use every effort to have the trains go through in a
short time. I hope this will not interfere materially with our
transportation Matters. Will write you again as soon as this work is
completed. |
| The letter of Maj. Hillyer of ????? {page
torn} the Qr. Master Gen by him ????? {page
torn} was not
needed until the 15th of this month & I have commanded an
investigation of the matter & will have every thing arranged in
regard to it to your satisfaction as well as the Rail Roads. |
| Hoping that my action in the matter of taking
charge of the Repairs of the M&O RR. temporarily will meet with
your approval. |
| I am |
| Respectfully |
| Your obdt Sevt |
| Geo Whitfield |
| Q. M. |