| Richmond Va., December 2, 1863 |
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| Stating that no messenger was sent with the
shells to Lt Col White at Selma Ala. Says the Mail train transportation
was asked for them &c |
| Referred by Ord Bureau |
| Lt Col W L Brown |
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| Respectfully referred to Maj D H Wood for
his information. |
| By order of QM Genl |
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| Resply retd to QM Genl. There was no
messenger on hand to go with this lot & we are not allowed to employ
over twenty which number will not meet the demands upon the office. Mail
train transportation was not furnished because your orders are positive
not to ship them without the order of Col Gorgas. n invoice is submitted
for your decision. |
| D H Wood Maj & QM |
| Dec 4/63 |
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| Entry in Quartermaster General's Letters
Received Register |