Letter
M. G. Harman, July 16, 1861
HEADQUARTERS FORCES,
Staunton, Va., July 16, 1861.
DEAR Sie: Inclosed is a communication sent you by telegraph, after waiting hours for the office to open.* It is most important that the telegraph offices should be open night and day, and that we should have a through connection between Richmond and Staunton, instead of having a relay at Gordonsville, and thereby creating great delay. The instrument at this office is nearly worn-out, as I months ago informed the superintendent of the telegraph line at Richmond in person. See that these matters are corrected.
very respectfully,
M. G. HARMAN,
Major, Commanding.
P. S.—I have asked the President to allow me to establish a pony
express from this place to Monterey and Winchester. By all means,
Major, Commanding.
P. S.—I have asked the President to allow me to establish a pony
express from this place to Monterey and Winchester. By all means,
ammunition of all sorts should be sent to this point immediately. I
have been notified to report at Richmond, for settlement of my accounts
as quartermaster, on the 15th of this month. My accounts are all ready,
but the present unfortunate state of affairs will prevent my attendance.
have been notified to report at Richmond, for settlement of my accounts
as quartermaster, on the 15th of this month. My accounts are all ready,
but the present unfortunate state of affairs will prevent my attendance.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, 1861. Location: Staunton, Va.. Summary: Major M. G. Harman requests continuous telegraph service and improved communication lines between Richmond and Staunton, proposes establishing a pony express for urgent deliveries, and urges immediate ammunition shipment.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 2
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