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delay on his part would place him in a very delicate, if not dangerous position - He says that in two weeks he can deliver the corn - Will you please communicate with me on this subject - My address in New Orleans will be "Care of Brig. Gen. A. Beckwith Chief. CS. Dept. of the Gulf" No important news in Mobile except the arrival of Col Shepard - Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servant W A Elderkin Bvt Maj & C.S. U.S.A. To. Maj. Gen. Wager Swayne Comd'g Dist Montgomery Ala