| Transportation Office Q. M. Dept |
| Lynchburg, Jany. 20, 1864 |
| |
| Major W. S. Downer |
| Supt. Armories |
| Richmond Va. |
| |
| Major, |
| I shipped to your address this day per C.
S. Canal Boat "Harmer," viz: |
| 44 Barrels Beef |
|
2 "
Tallow |
| Unusual delay has from necessity occurred
in transportation at this post recently. The Canal has been closed by
Ice, & the South Side R. Road for three weeks has been doing
almost nothing. You will therefore excuse tardiness. Your Coal shall
come forward by first means at my Command. |
| Very Respy |
| T. W. Howard |
| Trans. Agt. QMDept |
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