J. E. Johnston, July 28, 1861

Manassas, July 28, 1861.

General 8. CooPER, Adjutant and Inspector General:

GENERAL: This army, both General Beauregard’s troops and mine, ~ is without adequate means of transportation. It would be impossible to maneuver for want of it. I respectfully ask that the Quartermasterye _ General be directed to take measures for the immediate purchase of a large number of wagons and teams. Agents should be sent to differ_ Col. GEORGE DEAS,

ent parts of the State and wherever else may be deemed expedient. This need is urgent. Our enemies are exerting themselves to the utmost.

Your obedient servant, .

General, 0. 8. Army.