| Richmond Dec 31st 1863 |
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| Major E. C. Simpkins |
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A. Q. Master
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| Tallahassee Florida |
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| Sir, |
| Please pay Mr J. M. Fairbanks
three hundred and twenty seven 50/100 Dollars for which he has an
account, approved by Major Minor Meriwether. Major Meriwether is
successor to Capt Walker appointed by the Secretary of War
Commissioner for Collecting & distributing iron. I send you a copy
of our authority to make this request. |
| Very respectfully |
| Your ot. Svt |
| Chas. F. M. Garnett |
| Commissioner |
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