Letter from G. B. Cosby to William D. Stuart

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Written from Williamsburg, Virginia. Letter orders William D. Stuart to work on fortifications at King's Mill.

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English .
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Head Quarters Williamsburg
July 25th 1861

Col.,
The General having understood that Colonel August is unwell. He directs that you will urge with the greatest vigor the work on the Fortification at King's Mill. In order to do this you will have but one drill a day in the evening. The working hours will be from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. The guns to place in the various works are now on the way here and it is specially desired to have the works ready for them at the earliest moment.

I am sir very respectfully
Your obedient servant
G. B. Cosby
Maj. and AAAG

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