| Quartermaster General's Department |
| Richmond, May 10th 1864 |
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| Genl. S. Cooper |
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| Sir, |
| I respectfully ask that an order be
published as submitted herewith, it being in accordance with
instructions already given at my request by Hon. Sect. of War. |
| I. Captain J. M. Robinson of the Engineers
is relieved from duty with Maj. Genl. Breckenridge & will report
to the QM General for special service in connection with Rail Roads. |
| II. Capt. Robinson, under the orders &
instructions of the QM General is charged with general supervision
over R. Road transportation between Richmond & Wilmington, &
is authorized to adopt such means & take such control over the
rolling stock of the various roads as will secure the greatest
efficiency in transporting troops & public stores. Military
Commanders will sustain his authority whenever called upon. |
| III. Whenever any Military Commander on the
route, shall need trains for the transportation of troops, he will
promptly notify Capt. Robinson who will make the necessary
arrangements. |
| A. R. Lawton, Q. M. G. |
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