| Transportation Office, C. S. A. |
| Quartermaster's Department |
| Richmond, May 21, 1864 |
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| Col. A. F. Cone |
| A. Q. M. Genl. |
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| Colonel, |
| The duties of the office have so increased since the
proximity of the enemy that another person is required, and I recommend
that Private D. S. Doggett, Co. F, 35th Battn Va. Cavalry, who lost an
arm at Brandy Station be detailed for this purpose. |
| Respectfully |
| D. H. Wood |
| Maj. & Q. M. |
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| {on back of document} |
| A. Q. M. G. Office |
| Richd, May 21/64 |
| Temporarily Pvt. D. S. Doggett can be employed, it is disapproved to
employ Ladies in one or two positions in the Transportation Office as
places exist the duties of which can be performed by them. |
| A F Cone |
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| Respectfully referred to the Adjt & Inspector Genl with the
application for detail approved. |
| A. R. Lawton |
| Qr Mr Genl |
| 21 May 64 |
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