NA, C&S 12/17/1863

Office of Chief Quartermaster, Dept. of S. C. and Ga., & Fla.
Charleston, Decr 17th 1863
 
Maj E. Willis QM
Charleston S. C.
 
Major,
   You will proceed without delay to Savannah Ga & arrange upon consultation with Major McKinne QM, the best plan for procuring Forage, by Steam Boat down the Savannah River. You will make a thorough investigation of this matter & report the most feasible plan for immediate adoption. Consult the Supt of the C&S RR {Charleston & Savannah RR} & find out his ability to transport supplies promptly along the line of his Road.
Very Respectfully
Yr obt Svt
??? ??? Lee
Major & Chf QM

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