| Petersburg Va., December 14, 1863 |
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| Statement &c citing instances where troops
were detained at Weldon by the non arrival of trains Suggesting a remedy
for such detention in future States that great detriment to the service
arises from Genl Officers interfering with RRds Submitted by Maj D H
Wood. |
| Maj E B Branch |
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| Resply referred to the Sec of War The hold
of military commanders of impressing trains in violation of Genl orders
is destructive of every thing like system in transportation. The delay
in the Wilmington & Weldon Co will be inquired into. |
| A R Lawton QM Genl |
| Dec 17/63 |
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| Entry in Quartermaster General's Letters
Received Register |