| Office Q. Master Transn |
| Montg Ala. |
| Jany 29th 1865 |
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| Col. Geo. H. Brent |
| A. A. G. |
| Montg. Ala. |
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| Colonel, |
| I have the honor to inform you
of the arrival on Str Gertrude of 12 guns, 6 caissons, 5 horses, 160 men
& 71 boxes ammunition, belonging to Maj. Johnstons Batt. The above
troops, guns, & co. will leave this point tomorrow morning Jany 30th |
| These men can leave in the
morning at 8 oclock {on the Montgomery & West
Point RR} |
| Very Respect |
| Your Obt. Sevt. |
| E. H. Harris |
| Maj. & Q. M. |
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