D, GEO 2/11/1865

Military Division of the West
Inspector's Office
Augusta, Feb. 11th, 1865
 
Col. G. W. Brent
A. A. G.
 
Colonel,
   Major Bidewell of the Q. M. Dept., represents that since receiving the orders from Major Willis for the removal of the stores of his Dept., but eight (8) cars have been furnished and shipped by him; and that it will require (15) fifteen or (20) twenty cars to remove the stores still on hand. Major Bidewell respectfully urges that a platform car be furnished him for the removal of Steam Engine now in his possession and recently shipped from Liverpool. The Q. M. Dept. could be cleared in a day, if the requisite transportation was furnished.
   The Medical Dept. received but (5) five cars to day, and still requires (15) fifteen or (20) twenty others to dispose of its stores.
   Capt. Lamar, my assistant, reports that in visiting the Ga. R. R. {Georgia RR} Depot, he found no improper shipment of private property. He thinks, however, that the Guard at the Depot should be increased, as he was obliged to interfere personally to prevent depredations upon public stores, by loitering soldiers brimacing near the Depot.
Very respectfully
Alfd. Roman
Lt. Col. & A. I. G.
 
{on back of the letter}
Mil. Div. of the West
Augusta, Feb. 11th, 1865
 
Lt. Col. Alfd Roman
A. I. G.
 
Reports relative to removal of public stores &c.
 
Head Qr Mil Div of the West
Augusta Febry 12th, 1865
 
Res referred to Maj E. Willis Chf Quarter Master
By Cmd Genl Beauregard
George Wm Brent
 
Office Chief Qr Master
Mil Divn of West
Augusta 12th Fey 1865
 
Respectfully returned to
Col G. W. Brent
 
Majr Bidewell was furnished
9th Fey 1 Car
10 " 4 "
11 " 8 "
12 " 7 1/2 "
and the car asked for to ship the Engine has been furnished. If there is any improper shipment of private Freight, more than I've reported, I am not aware of it. I've asked that the Guards be increased, as the one furnished has plundered the stores they were put to protect. I urge that the Guards be increased.
E. Willis
Chf Q M

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