| Transportation Office C. S. A. |
| Meridian Miss Feby 14th 1865 |
| |
| Genl. A. R. Lawton |
| Q M Genl |
| Richmond |
| |
| Sir, |
| I have the honor to hand you enclosed my
official bond. Also copy of my appointment as an agent of the Quarter
Master Dept. |
| Have been on duty at this post for the
past fourteen months in the capacity of Transportation Agent and should
have forwarded my bond long since but was unable to do so from
unavoidable circumstances. Please inform me of its acceptance. |
| Very Respectfully Your most |
| Obedient Servant |
| E. V. Early |
| Transportation Agt |
| C. S. A. |
| {Noted on the back of the letter
its receipt in the QMG office on April 1st 1865} |