| Quartermaster General's Department |
| Richmond, August 3rd, 1864 |
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| Lt. Col. F. W. Sims |
| Savannah, Ga |
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| We are now in great measure dependent on
shipments from Wilmington & Manchester {Rail}
Road and that road needs immediate assistance. |
| A. R. Lawton, Q. M. Genl |
| Sent by telegram |
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