| Confederate States |
| Quartermaster's Department |
| Office Supt. Railroad Transportation |
| Richmond, Mch 7th 1865 |
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| Genl A. R. Lawton |
| Q. M. Genl |
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| General, |
| I most respectfully ask the detail of Serg't Henry E.
Benson Co "C" 9th Va Cavalry to work in Shops of Manassas Gap R Rd. This
man is an expert machinist and indispensible. |
| I remain General |
| Very respectfully |
| Your obdt svt |
| F W Sims |
| Lt Col & QM |
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| {on back of document} |
| Q M Genl Office |
| March 8th/65 |
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| Approved |
| A R Lawton |
| QMG |
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| AG |
| Allowed |
| By order |
| J A Campbell |
| ASW |
| 8 March 65 |
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