| Quartermaster General's Department |
| Richmond, 2d June 1862 |
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| Mr Luther R Lucas |
| Agt Q Master |
| Bristol Tenn |
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| Sir, |
| The reward of 30$ which was formerly allowed for the
apprehension of deserters is not now authorized and will not be paid.
When you have incurred expenses in making such arrests they will be paid
out of the funds in your hands taking his vouchers therefor. The Captain
or commander of the company to which the deserter belongs should be
promptly notified of the expenses of the arrest that they may be charged
against him on the pay rolls. |
| Expenses attending the arrest of spies or suspicious
persons, can be paid in the same way, and on the settlement of your
accounts, they will be referred to the Secretary of War for approval and
if allowed will be reimbursed out of the counterinsurgent funds of the
War Department. In both cases you should have orders from some
commanding officer, if possible. |
| The remittance of $3000 estimated for by you has been
requested and you will be advised when it is placed to your credit. The
delay is in the Treasury Department and cannot be controlled by this
office. |
| A. C. Myers |
| Q. M. Genl. |
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