| Richmond |
| January 18th 1865 |
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| Extract from Inspection report of ANVa
respecting amount of forage for Art horses. 28 horses of batteries have
died within ten days from want of food. |
| Inspection Report |
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| Jan 18/65 Refd to Maj C. S. Carrington By
order QMG Ch Morris Capt &c |
| Feb 7/65 Retd to A&IGO. Wants of the army
in corn & forage have constantly recd the earnest attention of this
Bureau. To supply the army, RR transportation is now tasked to utmost
extent. In connection herewith, attention is called to endorsement of
Maj Carrington. In order to relieve the pressing necessity of army of
the ??? orders have been given to purchase grain at local appraisement
rates which amount to market rates by which means it is hoped that a
present supply may be obtained. A R Lawton QMG |
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| Entry in Quartermaster General's Letters
Received Register |