| Murfreesboro Depot |
| Feby 21st 1862 |
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| Col. W W Mackall |
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A. A. G.
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| I have the honor to inform the Genl in
Command of the arrival of 16 cars of Ordnance Stores from Nashville {on
the Nashville & Chattanooga RR}. |
| Lt. M. H. Wright not having arrived this
morning I would be glad to be informed what disposition will be made
of these 16 cars. |
| The first shipment intended for
Chattanooga was detained here by order of Genl Hindman part of which
remain at the R. R. Depot & the remainder to a Store belonging to
Major Ledbetter on the public square. |
| I would wish to have the Genl.
instructions in the matter. |
| I have the honor to |
| remain Very Respectfully |
| Your Obt Servt |
| William J. Melmer |
| Pay Clk. Ord Dept |