Special Orders No. 123 |
Adjt. and Insp. General's Office |
Richmond
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May 27, 1864 |
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XI. Maj. Gen. Robert Ransom, jr.,
commanding, &c., will cause an investigation to be made
concerning the occupancy of the depot and yard of the Richmond &
Danville Railroad Company in this city by a detachment of troops on
the 21st instant; also concerning the alleged harsh treatment
received by a negro employé of said company at the hands of said
troops. A report of the facts of the case will be made to this
office.
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XIII. Maj. Robert Strange, aide-de camp,
Provisional Army, C. S., will proceed to make an inspection of the
bridges and guard on the railroad between this city and Wilmington,
N.C.
He will receive special instructions from General B. Bragg. |
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XVII. The depots and yards of railroad
companies will not be occupied by troops nor be in any manner
interfered with by them. |
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By command of the Secretary of War |
Jno. Withers |
Assistant Adjutant-General |
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