| Quartermaster General's Department |
| May 1, 1861 |
| |
| The Superintendent {probably
William R. Ross} |
| of the Memphis & Charleston R. R.
at Memphis |
| |
| Sir, |
| I have sent very important dispatches
about the movement of troops to Mr. Tate {President,
Memphis & Charleston RR} and have no reply, dispatch me at
once if he is absent, and let me know if my requests will be fully
carried out. |
| A. C. Myers, Acting Quarter Master Genl: |
|