Copy of letter.

 

                                                                        Camp 8^th Ind. Vol. Infantry

                                                                                    Vicksburg Miss, Aug. 8^th 1863.

 

Brig. Gen. James W. Ripley

            Chief of Ordnance

                        Washington, D. C.

 

                                    Sir.

 

                                                On July 4^th, 1863, in compliance with Regiment orders from Regt Hd Qrs. I turned over surplus Ordnance and Ordnance Stores for which I am accountable to Maj. Brady Actg. Ord. Off. 14^th Div. 13^th A.C. Being under marching orders no Invoices or Receipts were given but I received a memorandum receipt of which the following is a copy.

“Memorandum. List of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores turned over by Capt. Widaman, 8^th Ind. Inf. to Maj. Brady Ord. Off. 14^th Div. 13^th A.C. at Vicksburg Miss, July 4^th 1863. without Invoices—                                   (signed)                       George W. Dubois

                                    17 Springfield Rifles                          Actg. Ord. Sergt.

                                    2 Enfield Rifles                                   14^th Div. 13^th A.C.”

                                    7 Sets accoutrements

 

on making out Invoices and Receipts for the above, the Ordnance Officer refuses to sign, Stating in general terms that no receipts can be given for accoutrements.

                                                                        How shall I account for those accoutrements on my next quarterly return?                                                     Jacob Widaman

 

[overleaf]

 

Draft of letter to Brig Genl

Ripley Chief of Ordnance

Washington D.C.

and memorandum of

accoutrements &c in relation

thereto

 

Vicksburg Aug 8^th 1863

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