NA, SM 5/12/1862

Head Quarters Western Dept
Corinth May 12th 1862
 
Capt. Andrew Steward, A. C. S.
Vicksburg
 
Sir,
   I informed you by telegraph today that an agent, and special train {on the Southern (of Mississippi) RR}, would leave today to bring three hundred and fifty beeves reported by you.
   You will oblige me by affording the bearer, Mr. J. W. Burton, the Agent sent, the necessary facilities for a speedy accomplishment of the object.
   Should additional beeves arrive, or other subsistence stores, use every precaution for their safe keeping, and inform me by telegraph as they arrive.
   If Major J. Dawson is absent please send him the enclosed letter.
With much respect
Your Obdt Sevt
R B Lee Lt Col
Chief Subsistence

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