NA, C&SC 9/28/1864

Columbia S. C.

Sept 28 1864
 
Brig Genl R. H. Chilton
A J Genl
Richmond Va
 
General
   I have the honor to make the following report of my inspection of the Dept of Capt Thos R Sharp Transportation Qr master here.
   Capt Sharp was commissioned Octr 15 1861, but assigned to this duty Aug 18 1864 by enclosed letter of the Qr master Genl. The duties of Transportation Qr master at this post, and under the enclosed orders are to take charge of all transportation at this point & Charlotte Junction under the direction of Maj Roland Rhett Qr master, and of all transportation on the line of the Greenville & Columbia RR & Charlotte & So Carolina RR under the direction of Lt Col Sims Chf RR Bureau.
   Capt Sharp is also engaged in the construction of a ware house 300 ft long & 30 wide at the Charlotte Junction by order of Maj Rhett & Carrington for the storage of corn & commissary stores. Capt Sharp has only two detailed men and these (see enclosed details {not found})  are detailed for light duty.
   The papers, books & c of Capt Sharp are better kept than any I have ever seen and certainly stamp him as an accomplished business man. he cash a/c was perfectly correct and I carefully examined each voucher. Capt S  has very little Govt property in his hand, as a Transportation Qr master.
   Capt Sharp is engaged in no business but as Qr master, and the hours of his office are such as comply with your wishes namely all day. I found Capt S. polite and inviting the closest inspection.
Very Respectfully Genl
Your obdt sevt
Wm P. Masters
Maj & A AGenl

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