| C. S. A. War Dept. |
| Richmond Va Jan 22/64 |
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| H. D. Bird, Superintendent {South
Side RR} |
| Petersburg, Va |
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| The difficulty is not with Genl Whiting,
but from the necessity of providing subsistence. You had better
communicate with Major Sims, to whom your telegram has been referred. |
| J. A. Seddon |
| Secretary of War |
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| Sent by telegram |
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