Unknown to J. C. Stafford, September 5, 1863

Maj. J. C. STAFFORD, Quartermaster, Beaumont :

Proceed to carry out the order of General Mouton, and push forward with the utmost dispatch all commissary stores.

Retain the depots established by you on the Vermillionville road for future use. Keep supplies of forage at Niblett’s Bluff, Orange, and Beaumont, as per former orders.

Be particular to have all transportation returned to Niblett’s Bluff for emergencies.

B. BLOOMFIELD, Major, and Chief Quartermaster.

[SEPTEMBER 5, 1863.—From Smith to Price and others, in reference to increasing effective force, and employing negro labor in the place of detailed soldiers, see Series I, Vol. XXII, Part II, p. 994.]

[SEPTEMBER 5, 1863.—For circular from headquarters Trans-Mississippi Department, calling upon the people of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas to organize for local defense, see Series I, Vol. XXII, Part II, p. 995.]