Letter
Fred. Myers to Justin Hodge, May 15, 1862
CHIEF QUARTERMASTER’S OFFICE,
Opposite Fredericksburg, May 15, 1862.
Capt. JUSTIN HODGE, Assistant Quartermaster, General Augur’s Brigade :
In answer to your letter of the 13th instant I would state that Mr. J. H. Hoffman should make his affidavit of the facts in reference to the corn taken by the troops at Belle Plain, for which no receipts were taken, to accompany your statement and explanation in reference thereto. For the corn taken up by you your receipt in duplicate should be given, blank copies of which I herewith inclose.
You will also find inclosed General Orders, No. 8, in reference to all supplies taken up from citizens.
Very respectfully, &c.,
FRED. MYERS,
Captain and Ohief Quartermaster.
I.
Captain and Ohief Quartermaster.
I.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in N. Virginia, W. Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Pt. 1. Location: Opposite Fredericksburg. Summary: Fred Myers instructs Capt. Justin Hodge to obtain an affidavit from J. H. Hoffman and provide duplicate receipts for corn taken by troops, referencing General Orders on civilian supplies.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 12, Part 1
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