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& in accordance with the usual practice of the Q.M. Dept., yet from my lack of experience in that branch of its duties, I am not prepared so to asseverate. Yet (if I may be pardoned the suggestion) if I can be officially authorized so to assert, I will endeavour to correct this present impression, injurious to the service, the Q.M. Dept & especially to Capt. G. Having the honor of but slight acquaintance with Capt. G. & been present but a very few minutes at his sale, I cannot of course assume the personal responsibility of endorsing him throughout, as I perhaps might do, in the case of other officers, in more intimate acquaintance with whom I am now honored. Nor have I the honor of any acquaintance with his assistants here, or Mr. L. Montgomery of Lake Co. If officially inquired of, why I have not sooner reported their statements adverse to Capt. G. in order that they maybe corrected, I am prepared to make an explanation, that I trust will be satisfactory. I have the honor to be Colonel Very Respectfully Yr. Obdt. Srvt. (signed) H.C. Lawrence Bvt. Maj. A.Q.M. & Asst. Supt. Bu. R.F. & A.L N.B. Govrs Holden & Worth may be inquired of as to the character of Mr. Pemberton.