NA, QM 1/14/1862

Quartermaster General's Department
Richmond, January 14th, 1862
 
Major John R. Branner
Pres East Tenn & Va Rail Road
Knoxville, Tenn
  
Sir,
   As you have been advised, I have taken steps to obtain additional rolling stock for the East Tenn & Va Rail Road. I have not learned to what extent my efforts will be successful. In the meantime, I would be glad to know at what rates and to what extent you may with your present equipment transport live stock -- beef cattle -- from Knoxville{, Tenn.} to Bristol{, Va.}. Also what quantity of packed beef, and at what rate, your road may be able to transport from Knoxville to Bristol. I suggest that every deficiency in your stock of cars etc may be temporarily supplied by an arrangement with Mr. Campbell Wallace {President, East Tennessee & Georgia}. I request your prompt attention to the inquiries made in this matter.
A. C. Myers, Q. M. General

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