| Lynchburg Va. |
| May 2nd 1864 |
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| States he shipped to Maj Richd Morton 15033
lbs scrap iron & he claims to have recd only 13440. Wishes to know for
what amt he is entitled a receipt that shipped or that recd. |
| Chas H Locker |
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| 5 May/64. If Capt L has followed circular
from this dept on subject viz: taking carriers receipt for 15033 & fwded
bill of lading for that amt also receipted to consequence, then Maj
Morton should give receipts for full amt & a/c for deficiency by calling
board of survey & having discrepancy charged to carrier. A R Lawton QMG |
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| Entry in Quartermaster General's Letters
Received Register |