HEADQUARTERS, May 10, 1864

Macon, May 10, 1864.

Hon. JAMES A. SEDDON, Secretary of War, Richmond, Va. :

There are several local organizations which the good of the service require should be disbanded at once and material formed into reserve. Colonel Browne has so recommended to Colonel Preston. Will you telegraph me authority to disband all such?

HOWELL COBB, Major-General.

CONFEDERATE AUTHORITIES. 463 [Tuclosure No. 7.]

RIcHMOND, May 18, 1864. Maj. Gen. HOWELL CoBB:

The companies referred to in your telegram may at your discretion be disbanded. All conscript material had been ordered to be withdrawn.

JAMES A. SEDDON, Secretary of War.