Letter
Fred. Myers to M. B. R. Patriok, U.s. A, May 6, 1862
OHIEF QUARTERMASTER’S OFFICE,
Opposite Fredericksburg, May 6, 1862.
Brig. Gen. M. B. R. PatRioK, U.S. A., Fredericksburg, Va.:
Major-General McDowell informs me that there is reported a lot of pressed hay near the basin. He (general commanding) wishes it to be examined and reported to this office, as early as possible, whether such is the fact, or whether it is only baled straw or wheat.
Very respectfully, &c.,
FRED. MYERS,
Oaptain, Assistant Quartermaster and Ohief Quartermaster.
F.
Oaptain, Assistant Quartermaster and Ohief Quartermaster.
F.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in N. Virginia, W. Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Pt. 1. Location: Opposite Fredericksburg. Summary: Captain Fred Myers requests Brigadier General M. B. R. Patriok to verify and report whether the reported pressed hay near the basin is indeed hay or merely baled straw or wheat.
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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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