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August 1  7

Major A. W. Preston
A.A.A. Gen'l Bu. R.F. and A. L.
Vicksburg, Miss.

Major:

I have the honor to ask for authority to purchase (3000) three thousand feet of Lumber to make Coffins for the Institution at this place.  I have to lumber on hand, and some is very much needed for the purpose above specified.

Very respectfully,
your obedient servant
Jos W. Sunderland
Capt. V.R.C. Sub Asst Comm'r