William C. Adams to John R. Baylor, 20 June 1861
Uvalde Texas
June 20/60
 
Lt Col Baylor
                        Sir up my arrival here to day I find 1 Bbl of Pork one of Salt 1 part of a keg of horse shoes and two dressed hides left by W R Story and supposed to be government property I have forbiden the removal of any of the above named articles until further orders Mr Story says it is surplus property I have the honour to remain your obt Servt
 
Capt W. C. Adams
Uvalde Texas
 
Col J R Baylor                                                           
            Fort Clark                                                       
                        Texas
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(11699)DOT0037.006140Letters1861-06-20

Tags: Confederate Government, Food, Supplies

People - Records: 2

  • (4214) [writer] ~ Adams, William C.
  • (4219) [recipient] ~ Baylor, John Robert

Places - Records: 2

  • (110) [origination] ~ Uvalde County, Texas
  • (2663) [destination] ~ Fort Clark, Kinney County, Texas

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William C. Adams to John R. Baylor, 20 June 1861, DOT0037.006, Nau Collection

 

Note: The transcription reads "1860," but Adams received his commission as captain in the spring of 1861, and this letter probably dates from that period.