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Memphis Tennessee
His Excellency the Governor of Tennessee
Sir:

I
had the honor this day to receive your com-
munication of the 11th instant.

In reply, I would respectfully state
that I was ordered to provide trans
portation and supplies for Tennessee Vol
unteers, to be assembled [illegible] thus [illegible]
I received no instruction relative to the
troops which might [illegible] at the
points, or in regard to the [illegible]
made by the Governor, I shall [illegible]
letter to to General Wool for his action.
As soon as I learn his decision in the [illegible],
I will again communicate with you.
I have the honor to be, Sir
Very respectfully
Yr. Obt. Servt.
W. W. Chapman
Captain & Assst.
Quartermaster U.S. Army