| Montgomery, Ala. |
| February 7, 1865 |
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| Maj. E. Willis |
| Chief Quartermaster |
| Augusta, Ga. |
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| Following just received from Major Ayer
by telegraph from Columbus, Ga., in answer to my telegram communicating your order: |
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Telegram received. Wagons not yet arrived at this place. How are
they to be shipped by rail to Augusta
when there is a break of thirty-two miles? |
| Have telegraphed Major Ayer to
communicate with you or General Beauregard on the subject. |
| J. B. Eustis |
| Assistant Adjutant-General |
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