| Received at Richmond Sept 14 1863 at ... o'clock, ... minutes, |
| By telegraph from Montgomery 12. To
Maj F W Sims |
| |
| Rail Road will be finished today will commence
putting stock through next week. I wrote you about Memphis & Ohio
stock two (2) days ago. Have not heard from you. What shall I do it
ought to be moved |
| J. M. Hottel |
| Capt |
| {File data on reverse} J.
M. Hottel |
| Montgomery Sept 12/63 |
| R. R. will be finished today. Will commence putting
stock through tomorrow |