OR, Series 1, Vol. 51, Part 2, Page 556

War Department
Richmond
May 14, 1862
 
Superintendent of the {Richmond &} York River Railroad
 
   Unless it should interfere seriously with indispensable transportation of army supplies, you will furnish a locomotive to Prof. R. Wells to take his balloon to General Johnston's headquarters. Professor Wells will indicate the hour at which it is desirable the locomotive should start. If it is impracticable to furnish a special engine, you will allow Professor Wells to attach the balloon to the first train which leaves.
Geo. W. Randolph
Secretary of War

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