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Confederate States of America
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| Adjutant General's Department |
| Rail Road Bureau Richmond June 24th 1863 |
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| Col. A. C. Myers |
| Q. M. G. Richmond Va |
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| Colonel |
| In bringing some cars and engines from
Mobile to the eastern Railroads it will be necessary {document
torn and missing here} the aid of your
department at Montgomery to the extent of such labor of men, material
and horses as the work will require. |
| I most respectfully
ask your endorsement on this letter authorizing that department to
grant me these facilities |
| I remain Colonel |
| Very respectfully |
| Your obdt servant |
| F. W. Sims |
| Capt & A. A. G. |
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| {on back of document} |
| QMaster Genls office |
| Richmond June 23d 63 {should
be 24th} |
| Major Calhoun QMaster at
Montgomery will extend to Captain Sims or his representative all the
aid in his power in accomplishing the within object. |
| By order of the QMaster Genl |
| Con B. B. Cross |
| Maj & QMaster |
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| Rail Road Bureau |
| Richmond June 24th 1863 |
| Capt. J. M. Hottel has been
assigned to the removal of this stock and the aid authorized by the
order of the Q. M. G. will be extended to him. |
| F. W. Sims |
| Capt & A. A. G. |