| Office Chief Superintendent R. R. Bureau, W. D. |
| Atlanta, Ga., April 1864 |
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Col Burton
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| I inclose you letter from Col Sims. If you
are willing for the W. & A. RR {Western
& Atlantic RR} to have Jones please give me your written
consent. I have not heard a word about your slate. I have now all I
can do ??? the matter. Cars can be furnished at any time & I have
arranged for them to go Thursday without transferring at this point.
Please let me hear from you. |
| Yours very Respectfully |
| J. M. Hottel |
| Maj & Chf of Transportation |
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| {on back of letter} |
| C. S. Armory |
| Macon April 9th/64 |
| Respectfully referred to Mr Fuss, A. M. A. Will the
transfer of Jones seriously affect the interests of this Armory?
Please report. |
| Jas. H. Burton |
| Supt. |
| Respectfully returned to Col Burton Supt. |
| Mr Jones may be spared as one of the pattern makers can
supply his place. |
| Respectfully |
| J Fuss A. M. A. |
| Macon Armory |
| April 11:1864 |
| {The number of the day in April
is not on the first letter -- I have assumed it from the date of the
first endorsement} |