NA, QM 12/30/1864

Quartermaster General's Department
Dec. 30th 1864
 
Maj. J. H. Carrington
Richmond, Va.
 
Sir,
   The trains upon all the southern roads for some days to come will be required for Military purposes. I therefore request that you order the Provost Marshalls at all points between Richmond and Augusta via Charlotte, and between Richmond and Charleston via Wilmington, to issue no more passports for Richmond except to persons in military service returning to their commands, or under orders, this restriction to continue for six days after the receipt of the order.
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Sevt
A. R. Lawton, Qr Mr. Genl.

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