Harrisburg, Texas
March 14th 1865
Mr Joe Davis
In Charge Party
Clear Creek
Sir
I and Negro
Boy Alick to report to you for
duty, keep him with you, & bring
him back here when you return
I have just received a dispatch
from Capt. Pendleton. he is in want
of Beef at this time. let there be
no delay whatever in delivering
him a herd at the very earliest
possible moment. be very careful
& have all the people notified about
their Beeves & bring me a list of the
Brands & owners. drive no beef that
you do not know the owner of.
I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Sert
David Richardson
Capt V A C S