| Columbus Ga |
| January 28th 1864 |
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| Statement relative to transportation of
subsistence stores &c. Maj Allen can supply the army in Va with corn &
partially with Bacon, Molasses, Peas & Beef. But delays &c of
transportation must be corrected. Suggests that cars from roads in hands
of the enemy be repaired, which can be done by using naval
establishments at Columbus & Charlotte exclusively for the purpose.
Would be a great relief to take off all passenger trains daily (the QR
informed that freight trains occupy 30 days in running to Wilmington &
back. The country tributary to Montgomery will meet the requirements of
Gen Johnston's army to a great extent. Refd by Sec of War. |
| Maj W H Smith |
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| 8 Feb/64. For consideration of as much as
relates to transportation. JAS Sec of War |
| 10 Feb/64. Refd to Col Sims. W F Alexander
Maj &c |
| 10 Feb/64. Retd with report Col Sims |
| 12 Feb/64. Refd to Sec of Navy who is
urgently requested to furnish assistance asked for. It is of great
importance toward sustaining the RRd transportation upon which our
armies depend for subsistence. A R Lawton QMG |
| 20 Feb/64. Retd with Secy of Navy's
remarks. |
| 20 Feb/64. Retd to Sec of War whose
attention is invited to the endorsement of Lt Col Sims. The suggestions
of the Secy of Navy as to preparations for the future do not respond at
all to the pressing demands. A R Lawton QM Genl. |
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| Entry in Quartermaster General's Letters
Received Register |