| Quartermaster General's Department |
| Richmond, Dec 15, 1863 |
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| Major J. M. Hottel |
| Atlanta, Geo. |
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| I thought Major Peters was in Atlanta when
my last dispatch was sent. If he is still absent take into charge of
transportation till further orders, and push every road up so that the
wants of the Army will be supplied. |
| A. R. Lawton, Q. M. Genl. |
| Sent by telegram. |
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