| Received at Richmond Jany 31 1864 at ... o'clock, ... minutes, |
| By telegraph from Petersburg 31. To
Maj F W Sims |
| |
| Please reply by telegh immediately if car
of alcohol can pass |
| E B Branch |
| Maj & QM |
| {File data on reverse}
E. B. Branch |
| Petersburg Jany 31st 64 |
| Asking in regard to alcohol |