| Quartermaster General's Department |
| Sept. 30th 1864 |
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| Lt. Col. J. S. Corley |
| Ch QMaster etc |
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| Sir, |
| Capt. Robinson will hand you
this note; & I desire you to confer with him as to the amount of
freight that you can haul across the break from Stony Creek {a
station on the Petersburg RR 21 miles from Petersburg} to
Petersburg. It is all important that the freight coming from
Wilmington should all continue on by that route; in order that we may
not further "back up" Greensboro & Danville. If we are
to keep any supplies in Richmond at all, & provide for the prompt
movement of troops, we must endeavor to supply the troops around
Petersburg with Q. M. & Commissary Stores from Stony Creek. The
largest amount you can haul from Stony Creek Capt. Robinson will
attempt to transport to that point. In some instances it may be
necessary for you to haul through to Dunlaps in order that all
freight from Wilmington should come that way; & thus save
Greensboro & Danville. I attach great importance to this matter,
& hope you will be able to accomplish what is desired. The other
route is unequal to our demands. |
| Capt. Robinson will also
confer with you as to the transfer of some rolling stock now shut up
at Petersburg. It maybe necessary to consult Genl. Lee. But we should
run no unnecessary risk of losing it. |
| Your letter in reference to
forage etc has been referred to the proper officers & will be
answered soon. I can see no necessity for sending an officer here
merely to receive & store hay. It is all kept separate &
reported to me daily. This may be necessary when you desire to issue
this forage. I would rather diminish than increase the number of Q.
Masters in Richmond. |
| A. R. Lawton, Q. M. Genl. |