NA, RRB 9/24/1864

Demopolis, Sept. 24/1864
 
Post Quarter Master
Mobile Ala
 
Dr Sir,
   On the 14th April last I drew on Maj. E. G. Mohler (then Qr. Mr. at Mobile) for ($21500 00/100) Twenty one thousand five hundred Dollars in favor of Thomas Byrne Jr., in payment for a Saw Mill & fixtures. Maj. Mohler promised to pay the Draft and I supposed it had been settled, but I have just learned that the Draft is still held by Mr. Jno. Johnson of Mobile & that Maj. Mohler left without paying it. Mr. Johnson, or whoever legally holds the Draft, should be paid, as the Government has long since had possession of the property, for payment of which the Draft was given. I am authorized by the Q. M. General to Draw upon any Qr. Mr. for payment of these (a copy of which authority I herewith enclose) and would be glad if you would pay the amt. as though the order were addressed to yourself. (Capt. Walker being Dead, I have been duly appointed commissioner in his stead.(
Res &c
Minor Meriwether
Lt. Col. Engrs & Commissioner

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