NA, QMR 1/20/1865

Hd Qr Army N. Va.
January 20th 1865
 
Calls attention to the condition of the Piedmont RR. Encloses letter from Genl Imboden.
Gen R. E. Lee
 
Jan 27/65 Retd to Sec War. It is well known to this Dept that transportation has not been efficiently performed, but is hoped that a decided change is now being effected under the new superintendent. It is proper to remark however that without additional legislation it is impossible for this Dept to exercise proper control over the RRds necessary for army transportation. A R Lawton QMG
 
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