Superintendent of the {Richmond
&} York River Railroad
Unless it should interfere seriously
with indispensable transportation of army supplies, you will furnish
a locomotive to Prof. R. Wells to take his balloon to General
Johnston's headquarters. Professor Wells will indicate the hour at
which it is desirable the locomotive should start. If it is
impracticable to furnish a special engine, you will allow Professor
Wells to attach the balloon to the first train which leaves.