1862 June 26 Richmond, Va.

       Treasury Dept.
      June 26 1862

Edmd Ruffin Esqr
   Mattoax P.O.
      Amelia Co., Va
Dear Sir
    In reply to your Let
ter of the 2 June I
would respectfully state
that you generous dona
tion of $400 made to the
Government in your
Letter of 22 Jany
was immediately on
its receipt deposited in
the Treasury, and the
Deposit acknowledged
as you requested in the
Sentinel.  Herewith I
send you copies of the
Treasurers certificate

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acknowledging that
Donation.


Respectfully
your obt Servt

C G Memminger
Secty Treas.

Christopher Memminger, 1803-1888, German born Confederate Secretary of the Treasury, February 21, 1861- July 18, 1864.


Edmund Ruffin, 1794-1865, Virginia farmer and ardent secessionist.


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