Braxton Bragg, April 13, 1864

Richmond, April 13, 1864.

General J. E. JOHNSTON, Dalton, Ga. :

GENERAL: I inclose you a copy of a communication from the Chief of Ordnance, to which I invite your special attention and beg that you will favor me at an early day with your views.

A serious difficulty not mentioned by this report will soon arise— indeed is now felt—in regard to our field artillery. The supply of horses on the present extended scale cannot possibly be kept up, and were the supply sufficient they cannot be foraged without endangering the subsistence of the troops.

Will you indicate what should, in your opinion, be the proportion of field artillery in an organized army?

I am, general, most respectfully,

your obedient servant,

General.
[Inclosure.]