NA, SWR 11/26/1864

Received at Richmond Nov 26th/64 at 3 o'clock
Telegraph from Greensboro No 26th
 
To President Davis
 
   My command was delayed at Danville five hours. I have been nine hours coming forty five miles. I report this Piedmont Road to you because it has been so often reported before for the good of the country. It should be taken out of the hands of the present directors, every man is evidence of wanton neglect and a want of patriotism.
P. M. B. Young
Brig Genl.
 
Secretary of War
   This is but cumulative evidence against the efficiency of this Road. Have the case thoroughly examined into. The Qr. Mr. Genl. may have knowledge of this and other extraordinary and injurious failures. Please report the result.
Jefferson Davis
 
To Qr Mr General
Note the President's endorsement. enquire and report
JAS
27th Nov/64

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