NA, RR 1/6/1863

C. S. Arsenal
Macon Ga
Jany 6th 1863
 
Mr P. C. Sawyer
Special Agent
 
Dear Sir,
   You will take in charge at once 16 coal crates now at this Arsenal & proceed with them with all possible dispatch to Selma where you will apply to Major Wm. R. Hunt for coal or coke. The crates you will understand are to be loaded crosswise on platform cars & to be handled by teams across Montgomery & put on board steamers for Selma. If Major Hunt cannot supply coke endeavor to have half the crates filled by Captain Catesby Ap R. Jones Commdg Naval Foundry at Selma. If he cannot furnish it fill all with coal.
   I enclose letters to Captn Cothran A. Q. M. Columbus Ga & to Major Harris QM Montgomery asking that you may be afforded every facility in their power in the way of transportation.
It is a matter of the utmost importance that you hurry. Coke is coal to Macon.
Very respectfully
Ricd M. Cuyler
Lt Col Comdg
The coke is at Montevallo where you will proceed with all dispatch.
Catesby ap R Jones
Comdg

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