| H'd Qr's Military Dis of the West |
| Augusta, Ga. |
| Feb'y 17, 1865 |
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| Lieut. Col. G. A. Henry |
| A. I. Genl. |
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| Col. |
| Gen'l Beauregard directs you
send an Inspector to Barnet and Washington, to inspect the condition
of the road between those points, and ascertain the progress made in
its repair {a branch of the Georgia RR connected
these two stations, 18 miles apart. It is unclear whether the
inspection is of the dirt road or the railroad}. He will look also closely into the
manner in which public property is taken care of at those points. Five
days rations for fifteen thousand men were ordered to be stored at
Washington. The condition of the road may have prevented the strict
execution of this order by storing them at Barnet. |
| He will see if they are at
Barnet. From Washington he will proceed to Abbeville, S. C. examining
the road to ascertain its condition, and what progress is being made
in its repair {no railroad is known between
these two towns}. He will also enquire whether any depots have
been established along that route for gathering and concentrating of
the tithe due from the tax in kind. |
| A Pontoon Bridge has been
directed to be thrown across the Savannah at the most eligible point
on this road. |
| It is desirable to know what
steps have been taken in the execution of this order by Major Macrady
of Augusta, who was charged with this duty. |
| At Abbeville, S. C. then (10)
days rations were ordered for 15,000 men. At Washington and Abbeville,
he will obtain a roster of the Post Officers, and observe whether they
are competent and efficient. |
| I am, Col. |
| Very Respectfully |
| Y'r obt Serv't |
| George Wm. Brent |
| Col & A. A. Gen'l |
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