OR, Series 1, Vol. 2, Page 810

Division Headquarters
Harper's Ferry, Va.
May 6, 1861
 
General Lee
Commander-in-Chief
 
General,
   I assumed command of this post on Monday last, soon after my arrival here. ***** About two-thirds of the machinery from the musket factory has been removed from here. This morning Mr. John Ambler, the quartermaster in Winchester, informed me that the merchants were paying double freights, and were thus securing all the transportation. To prevent the consequent delay of the machinery, I directed him to impress the wagons. He also notified me that the baggage cars from Strasburg {on the Manassas Gap RR} were employed in carrying flour from the valley to New York, and that every barrel would be required for our use. To remedy this evil, until the subject could be referred to you, and also to secure the transportation for the machinery, I directed him to impress the cars. ***
I am, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
T. J. Jackson
Virginia Volunteers, Commanding

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