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[[in margin]] (35) Offc. of Chf C.S. Head Quarters N Monterey Mexo. September 28 1847 [[/in margin]] 14 Captain, I have to report to you that Capt Hy Erskine A.C.S. died at Monterey on the 26th inst. A train from Camargo is daily expected, and I shall probably go to Saltillo a few days after its arrival. Major Roman C.S. will leave in a few, days for Camargo to go to relieve Capt Britton Actg C.S. and he will be directed to consult you as to the disposal of the surplus old stores at that depot. Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servt J. C. Casey Capt. Com: Subs: [[in margin]] Capt A. B. Eaton Com Sub U.S.A. Brazos Island [[/in margin]] [[double dividing line]] [[in margin]] 36 Offce of Chf C.S. at Head Quarters N. Monterey Mexo. Sept 28th 1847 [[/in margin]] Captain-, Major Richard Roman C. S. is now here, and will accompany the next train to Camargo, to relieve you. My requsition on you for [[underlined]] 200.000 rations of vinegar [[/underlined]], dated Sept 6th, left here on the 8th and I much regret that it was not in time for the return train. Please to report how and when you received it that I may know the cause of its failure. I enclose a copy of a letter written in Mexico on the 11th inst. our latest news. Very Respectfully Your Obdt. Servt. J.C.Casey Capt. Com: Sub: P.S. I enclose S. O. No 121 for your information & observance J.C.C. [[in margin]] Capt. J. Britton 7th Inf. A.C.S. Camargo, Mexo. [[/ in margin]] [[double dividing line]] [[in margin]] 37 C.S. off Monterey Sept 28/47 [[/in margin]] Captain, on the 21st I required from your depot the following [[underlined]] fresh stores [[/underlined]], to arrive in October Say 50.000 rations Bacon 100.000 - flour + Bread - say 45. to 80.000 of flour 45.000 - Beans This requisition is based on the supposition that you have lately recd from Braso depot 140.000 rations of fresh stores - landed in August. The up-train is expected to arrive tomorrow or next day, and it will return immediately thereafter to Camargo - so that these stores can be sent up before the end of October Very respectfully Your obedt sevt John C. Casey Capt. C.S. W.Va. [[in margin]] Capt. H. Britton A. C. S. Camargo [[/margin]] [[end page]] [[start page]] [[in margin]] 38 Office of Chf C.S. Head Quarters Camp N. Monterey October 1st 1847 [[/in margin]] 15 Major, Capt. [[T.?]] Britton, actg Com: Sub: now in charge of the depot at Camargo will on being relieved by you deliver all instructions in his possession, in relation to the duties of that station, - and all estimates and requisitions received by him and not complied with at the time. Supply all neighboring posts including Laredo, Mier and Cerralvo on the requisitions of the A. C. S. at those posts. Require them to state on their requisitions. - 1- The number of persons to be supplied, the number of days estimated for, and the numbers of rations of cash article of the rations required. 2- The number of rations of each article on hand at the post at the time the requisition is made. 3- The number of rations of each article required from; and to be supplied by you (being the difference between no 1 & 2) Report at the end of each month the amount and condition of supplies on hand, and the number of rations issued during the month 1st to soldiers, 2nd- to citizens. Forward your [[underlined]] "monthly summary statement" [[/underlined]] to Capt A. B. Eaton Com: Subs: Barzos, by whom they will be transmitted to Washington City. As a large part of the stores on hand is damaged, let the old stores be frequently overhauled, and apply to Capt Eaton for his instructions as to the disposition of such as are unfit to issue, informing him at the same time how you can dispose of them at or near Camargo. You will be held accountable for a proper discharge of all the duties of the depot, and the department feels great confidence in your ability and disposition to do so. Whatever changes in the employee's you may deem necessary for the public interest, you are authorized and required to make. Please to communicate freely on the duties of the depot, or anything touching the interest of the Department. Very Respectfully Your Obdt. Servt. John C. Casey Capt. Com: Subs: U.S.A. P.S. I enclose a copy of S. O. no 121. dated Hd. Qrs. Sept 28th 1847 [[in margin]] Major R Roman Com: Subs: Present [[/in margin]]
