OR, Series 1, Vol. 32, Part 2, Page 558

Dalton, January 14, 1864
 
Col. L. B. Northrop
Richmond
 
   We are suffering for want of railroad transportation. Our beeves are brought long distances in cars, losing flesh and health. I earnestly suggest that you order that they be butchered when driven to the railroad. It would save three-fifths in transportation and much in the quality of meat. Transportation is a very serious question.
J. E. Johnston

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