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Government Transportation Works
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| Columbus, Ga. |
| May 9 1864 |
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| Mr J. T Oldham |
| Special Messenger |
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| Sir, |
| You will proceed to Atlanta Ga
taking in charge Eighty four wagons with 6 Boxes containing parts
thereof & deliver the same to Capt J A Anderson A Q. M. at that
place taking his receipt therefor. You will specially see that the
cars go strait thro without stopping as they are much needed by Genl
Johnston's army. |
| You will see that the cars on
which the wagons are loaded are returned without delay to Columbus as
they are required for pressing government use. |
| You will also take in charge 19 Boxes 4
horse transportation Harness & deliver them also to Capt J. A
Anderson. |
| Having Julplbr this ??? report
to me without delay. |
| All Quartermasters &
Transportation Agts will give to Mr Oldham transportation in kind to
enable him top accomplish this mission. |
| Thos C. Johnson |
| Special Agt. Q M Dept. |
| {Since only 2 wagons
would fit on a flat car, this shipment would require 42 flat cars --
at best, two complete trains, and more likely three.} |