| January 21 1865 |
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| Messr Phelen McBride & Co |
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Selma Ala
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| Gentn, |
| Your favor of 2d to hand and in reply in
relation to your proposition which appears a formality will be necessary
for me to know before I can accept it. What amount of money you would
expect the Govt to advance. Also the number of men to be detailed to assist in
the building. So soon as I am in possession of this information I
will again have this pleasure. |
| Very respectfully |
| Your Obt Sevt |
| by order F. W. Sims |
| Lt. Col. & QM |
| W G Gray |
| Capt & AQM |
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