C. Goddard, August 16, 1863

GENERAL:

I have the honor to call your attention to the following extract from the letter of advice accompanying the semi-monthly inspection report of Capt. A. T. Snodgrass, inspector of the Third Brigade of your division.

General Orders, No. 40, 1862, Department of the Cumberland, is very little regarded. Animals are unnecessarily ill-treated by teamsters and others when not on duty. Fast driving by officers and men with Government horses is universal. Officers who have authority to arrest such offenders do not do it. This evil calls for special attention. Quartermasters need to have their memory refreshed in regard to this. d

The general commanding directs that you take the necessary steps to correct the evils complained of, either through DRO Ae auarehale or by such other means as you may deem best.

By command of Major-General Rosecrans : ?