| Confederate States of America |
| Quarter Master General's Office |
| Richmond Va. May 28th 1863 |
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| Major R. Rhett Q. M. |
| Columbia, S. C. |
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| Wm. H. Shaw Esqr. has been appointed
Transportation Agent for the Quarter Master's Department at Kingsville
& Branchville -- Head Quarters at Kingsville S. C. {The
proper spelling omits the "s" in Kingsville} |
| His salary will be One thousand dollars
per annum payable monthly by you. |
| You will furnish him with stationery,
blanks, books, & everything necessary for the performance of his
duties. |
| A. C. Myers |
| Q. M. Genl. |
| {Both stations are on the South
Carolina RR} |