| Hd. Qrs Dept W. Va. & E. Tenn |
| Wytheville Va, Octr 11th, 1864 |
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| Special Orders No 64 |
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X. There being no depots for storage of supplies, and stores from
Salem to Dublin {45 miles on the Virginia &
Tennessee RR} owing to the destruction of those at
intermediate stations by the enemy, Capt V. G del Isle AQM is
charged with the immediate construction of a suitable warehouse near
Central Depot. The building will be located in such position as to
be convenient for the receipt of freight from cars and also for
shipment of same by boats & bateaux on New River it being designed
to make this the Depot for receiving and shipping stores to the
Narrows of New River. |
| Capt de l'Isle from his experience in
regard to the requirements of such a building is entrusted with the
details of construction as regards place & specifications. |
| He will receive such assistance as may be
necessary from the Engineer Company stationed at New River Bridge and
any Comdg Officer near him upon application will render him such aid as
will lead to the speedy completion of his works. |
| By Command of |
| Major Genl Breckinridge |
| T. Stoddard Johnston |
| A A Genl |