1862 November 21 Richmond, Va.

                               Richmond, Va
                                   Nov 21st: 1862
Dear Sir:
         I received your letter of the 15th in
stant and referred it to the Secretary of
War, for an answer to your enquiry.  the
reply will be found endorsed upon your
letter, herewith enclosed.
  The other enquiry in regard to Salt,
is answered by my Proclamation,which
has been published in the Richmond
papers, and to it I respectfully refer
you.  I am truly
                                         John Letcher
A.G. Grinnan Esq
         Orange C H
                Va

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