| A & I G Office |
| Richmond Va Nov 18th 1863 |
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| Special Order No 274 |
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| VIII. E. V. Early is hereby appointed an
Agent of the Quarter Master Dept and will report to Maj A. M. Barbour
Chief Qr Master at Meridian Miss for assignment to duty. |
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| By Command of Secty of War |
| J W Reily |
| A. A. G. |
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| {on back of document} |
| Office Chief Qr M |
| Dept of West |
| Meridian Miss Dec 1st 63 |
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| E. V. Early Agt Q M Dept is assigned to the duties of
transportation Agent and will take charge of the duties of that office
at this post. |
| By Command of Genl Johnston |
| A M Barbour |
| Maj & Chf QM |