| C. S. Armory |
| Macon, Ga Jany 3rd 1863 |
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Col J. Gorgas |
| Chief of Ordnance |
| Richmond |
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| Colonel, |
| I have today sent the following telegram
to you, viz.:-- |
| "My special messenger has purchased two
hundred and forty two boxes of glass in Vicksburg, and one hundred and
seventy two in Jackson, Miss. Transportation is refused by the Genl. in
command. Please arrange transportation if possible in order to secure
it." |
| Learning that glass could be procured in
Vicksburg and vicinity I sent over a messenger to purchase it which he
has accomplished, to the extent specified above. The Genl in command
(Pemberton, I believe) has issued such orders as will prevent the Qr
Masters forwarding the glass for some weeks to come. I am very desirous
of securing the glass beyond the possibility of doubt and think it ought
to be removed from Vicksburg as soon as possible, in view of the
anticipated attack upon that place by the enemy. I have paid for the
glass 5092.20 and the loss of it would greatly retard my operations. If
you can make any arrangements for its transportation out of Vicksburg I
will thank you to do so, as I have done all in my power to this end. |
| I have the honor to be Colonel |
| Respectfully Your obdt servt |
| Jas H. Burton |
| Supt. |
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| P. S. The glass is in the hands of the Qr Masters at
Vicksburg and Jackson Miss |
| JHB |
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