| Confederate States, Quartermaster's
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| Railroad Bureau |
| Richmond, March 17th 1864 |
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Brig. Gen A R Lawton |
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Q M G |
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General, |
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I would respectfully apply for the detail of E. F.
Straimy, Stuarts Horse Artillery, Breatheds Co. for service on
Richmond & Petersburg RRd Co until further notice. |
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Straimy is a superior workman and his services are of so
much value to this RR Co that it is earnestly hoped the request will
be granted. |
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I am, General, |
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Very respy |
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Yr obdt Svt |
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F. W. Sims |
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Lt. Col. & Q. M. |
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{on back of document} |
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QMGO Mar 18/64 |
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Approved & respectfully forwarded to Sec of War. The man is a skilled
workman. |
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A R Lawton |
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QMG |
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Detail for sixty days |
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JAS |
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19 Mch 64 |
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