| Richmond |
| June 4, 1863
{Date of letter unknown, this is the date received
by QMG} |
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| Refers application of Commr. J. K.
Mitchell, recommending Maj Grice of the army to superintend
transportation and supplies of coal for the navy Dept. |
| Secty of War |
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| Resply returned to the Sec of War. It is
proposed to assign Maj Grice to duty under the tax law for which he is
deemed specially competent. It is suggested therefore that it would not
be expedient to comply with the within request and assign him to the
proposed duty in connection with the navy. A C Myers QM Genl |
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| Entry in Quartermaster General's Letters
Received Register |