| Quartermaster General's Department |
| Richmond, Va., Sept 4, 1861 |
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| General Zollicoffer |
| Knoxville, Tenn. |
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| Sir, |
| Take military possession of a sufficient
number of Engines of roads connecting with or contiguous to the East
Tennessee & Virginia Road to move with the least possible delay
all Government freights destined for this place and Manassas. |
| A C. Myers, Q. M. General |
| Sent by telegram |
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