NA, QM 1/13/1864

Quartermaster General's Department
Richmond, Jan. 13th 1864
 
Genl. J. E. Johnston
Dalton, Geo.
  
   Nearly all the corn for your Army is purchased by Captain Head, and his Agents, who is under your orders, as he was ordered on that duty by General Bragg. Do you desire a change in this arrangement? Railroad Transportation is deficient everywhere, but I think Major Hottle, who has charge of this business in Atlanta, accomplishes all that can be done. Please look into his management in detail, through your Chief Quarter Master, or otherwise, before you insist on another officer taking his place. I will be happy to forward your views. 
A. R. Lawton, Q. M. Genl.
Sent by telegram.

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